Zeron raises $400M for heavy electric trucks

Zeron, a Chinese startup focused on heavy-duty electric trucks, has announced the successful closing of the second part of its Series B funding round. Combined with the first tranche completed in March 2026, the company has now raised a total of approximately $400 million — equivalent to around €344 million — from external investors.

Why heavy electric trucks are attracting serious capital

The heavy freight sector is widely regarded as one of the hardest segments to decarbonize, making it a high-priority target for both regulators and investors. The EU's Fit for 55 package and similar climate frameworks globally are pushing fleet operators to transition away from diesel, creating a large addressable market for startups like Zeron that are developing purpose-built electric alternatives.

China has established itself as a dominant force in EV manufacturing, and the country's startups are increasingly expanding their ambitions beyond passenger cars into commercial and heavy vehicles. Zeron's fundraising scale — rivalling that of well-funded Western EV startups — underscores how competitive and well-capitalised the Chinese electric truck space has become.

For European logistics companies and policymakers, the rise of well-funded Chinese e-truck startups represents both a competitive challenge and a potential supply-chain opportunity. As charging infrastructure for heavy vehicles remains underdeveloped across most of the EU, the commercial rollout of electric trucks will also require significant investment in high-power depot and corridor charging.