Coke Canada Bottling Expands Volvo VNR Electric Fleet with 7 Trucks in Quebec and BC
Coke Canada Bottling is adding seven Volvo VNR Electric trucks in Quebec and British Columbia, bringing its national electric fleet to nearly 40 vehicles.
- 7
- nearly 40
- 440 km
What Happened
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling is expanding its Volvo VNR Electric fleet across Canada, adding three trucks in Quebec City and four more set for delivery this spring in Vancouver. With these additions, the company's national total of electric vehicles grows to nearly 40, reinforcing its commitment to reducing carbon emissions while meeting customer needs.
Launched pilot program in Montreal, Quebec, with electric trucks including vans, on-road trucks, and yard tractors.
Expands fleet with seven new Volvo VNR Electric trucks in Quebec City and Vancouver.
440 kmkm
Up to 275 miles on a single charge, supporting multiple daily round trips from distribution centers.
“When you see electric trucks running predictable, high-frequency routes like these, it shows how well the technology fits into everyday fleet operations.”
Why this matters
The expansion shows how battery-electric trucks are moving from pilot programs to real-world fleet operations, reducing carbon emissions in regional distribution.
Terms in This Story
- VNR Electric
- A battery-electric heavy-duty truck model from Volvo Trucks designed for local and regional distribution.
- BEV
- Battery Electric Vehicle, an electric vehicle powered solely by rechargeable batteries with no internal combustion engine.
- Heliox Flex charger
- A fast-charging system for electric vehicles, in this case a 180 kW DC charger used to power the electric trucks.
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