Tesla selected as lead supplier for initial 2,500-truck electric fleet order in the US
Tesla has been chosen as the primary supplier for an initial order of 2,500 battery-electric Class 8 trucks in the United States. The deal, organised by the ZET SCALE coalition, is intended to pool freight demand and lower procurement costs for large-scale electric truck deployment.
Tesla has been selected as the lead supplier for an initial order covering 2,500 battery-electric Class 8 trucks in the United States. The order was organised by the ZET SCALE coalition.
According to the source, the coalition pools freight demand from major shippers. Its stated aim is to accelerate large-scale electric truck deployment and reduce procurement costs.
The article does not provide further details on delivery timing, vehicle specifications or the full list of participating shippers.