93% of electric truck users highly satisfied, German study finds

Germany's Oeko-Institut surveyed 57 transport companies that have been running heavy-duty battery-electric trucks in daily operations for at least one year. The headline result: 93% of respondents reported being highly satisfied with their electric vehicles — a striking figure for a sector long considered difficult to electrify.

The study highlights several key factors behind this satisfaction. Lower operating costs, reliable range performance in real-world conditions, and positive feedback from drivers all contributed to the high approval ratings. These findings are significant given the scale of the heavy-duty trucking sector's role in European freight and CO₂ emissions.

For the broader EV transition, the results provide concrete evidence that electric trucks are not just viable in controlled environments but deliver in everyday commercial use. Concerns around charging time and payload capacity appear to diminish significantly after a year of operational experience.

The survey adds momentum to EU-wide efforts to decarbonize road freight, supported by tightening CO₂ standards for heavy-duty vehicles that took effect in recent years. As charging infrastructure for trucks continues to expand across Europe, more fleet operators are expected to make the switch in the coming years.