Electric Trucks Are Rapidly Approaching A Tipping Point — Just Not In The US - CleanTechnica

The article highlights the rapid global growth of electric truck sales, particularly driven by China, which accounts for over 90% of global zero-emission truck sales. In the first half of 2025, nearly 90,000 electric trucks were sold worldwide—a 140% increase from the previous year—with Europe also showing strong growth. In contrast, U.S. sales have sharply declined due to policy reversals. Battery electric trucks dominate the market, making up 97% of zero-emission truck sales, while hydrogen fuel cell trucks have seen a significant decline, with only about 1,000 units sold globally in the same period. Economic factors are a key driver behind the adoption of electric trucks. By 2030, nearly half of medium and heavy-duty trucks are expected to be more cost-effective to buy, operate, and maintain as electric vehicles compared to diesel counterparts. This is due to falling battery costs—especially in China—lower operating and maintenance expenses, and rising fossil fuel prices.