유럽의 전기 트럭 시장 규모는 2025년 17억 6,000만 달러에 이르고 예측 기간(2025-2030년)의 CAGR은 57.13%를 나타내 2030년에는 168억 6,000만 달러에 달할 것으로 예상됩니다.
COVID-19 팬데믹은 지역 전체 정부가 부과한 무역 및 여행 제한으로 인해 전기 트럭 시장의 성장을 방해했습니다.
중기적으로, 전기 트럭은 큰 토크, 소음 공해, 낮은 유지 보수 비용과 같은 현저한 이점으로 인해 디젤 트럭보다 선호되는 옵션이 될 것으로 예상됩니다.
그러나 규제가 완화됨에 따라 전자상거래 공급자와 물류 공급자는 전기 트럭에 대한 수요를 증가 시켰으며 수익 성장을 목격했습니다. 에 상업용 배터리 전기 트럭의 개발에 의해 견인될 것으로 예상됩니다.
IC 엔진을 탑재한 차량의 사용에 관한 엄격한 배기가스 규제의 제정, 상용 전기자동차(특히 트럭)의 보급률 향상에 초점을 맞춘 정부의 인센티브나 보조금 증가가 예측 기간중 시장을 견인할 것으로 예상됩니다. 자율주행 기술, 경량 부품, 소재 개발은 시장 기업에 새로운 기회를 제공합니다.
이 외에도 주요 시장 개척 기업에 의한 R&D 투자 증가와 자율주행 트럭/자동운전 트럭 전체의 주목할 만한 발전도 향후 유럽의 전기 트럭 시장 전체를 전진시킬 것으로 예상되는 기타 요인입니다.
환경문제에 대한 관심이 높아지는 가운데 정부와 환경기관은 엄격한 배출규제와 법률을 제정하고 있으며 예측기간 동안 전기 드라이브 트레인과 연비가 좋은 디젤엔진의 제조비용이 상승할 수 있습니다.
게다가 전기 트럭의 보급에 박차를 가하는 것에 초점을 맞춘 정부의 혁신적인 입법 정책은 예측 기간 동안 시장 수요를 촉진할 것으로 예상됩니다.
그린 운송은 세계에서 급속히 확대되고 있어 화물 운송 회사도 기존 차량을 전기 추진 기반 차량으로 전환하고 있습니다.
게다가 전자상거래와 물류활동의 확대에 따라 이러한 분야에서 사업을 전개하는 여러 기업이 전국적인 상품운송을 트럭운송업계에 널리 의존하고 있습니다.
앞서 언급한 요인에 따라 신형 전기 트럭의 일관된 출시, 전기 트럭 제조에 대한 투자 증가 및 세계 정부의 EV 지원 정책이 예측 기간 동안 배터리 전기 트럭 시장을 견인할 것으로 보입니다.
영국은 예상 기간 동안 전기 트럭의 총 판매 대수 중 큰 점유율을 차지할 것으로 예상됩니다. 드 전기 트럭을 위한 새로운 전기 고속도로를 개설했습니다.
이 나라의 공해법은 끊임없이 변화하고 있으며, 디젤 엔진 탑재의 트럭은 장래에 전폐될 가능성이 있습니다.
또한 영국 정부는 전기 밴 트럭 보조금 제도를 2025년까지 추가로 2년간 연장했습니다. 새로운 중량 클래스는 4월부터 보조금의 대상이 됩니다.
전자상거래 분야가 확대됨에 따라 국내에서는 물류·배송업자 수요가 높아지고 있습니다.
그러므로 위와 같은 국가의 전기 트럭과 관련된 사례 및 개발과 함께 영국의 전기 트럭 시장은 시장 전반에 걸쳐 큰 점유율을 얻을 것으로 예상됩니다.
유럽의 전기 트럭 시장은 Daimler, Scania, MAN, Renault Trucks 및 Volvo Trucks와 같은 주요 기업에 의해 특징 지어졌습니다.
2022년 5월 볼보 트럭과 부흐 뮤니시팔은 하수도 청소차의 전기화로 제휴했습니다. 2023년 말까지 부흐 뮤니시팔은 하수도 청소차의 생산 대수의 50%에 해당하는 최대 80대의 하수도 청소차가 볼보의 제로 이미션 트럭이 되었습니다.
2022년 3월, 르노 트럭은 지오디스와의 새로운 프로젝트인 옥시젠 16톤 E트랙의 출시를 발표했습니다.
볼타 트럭은 2021년 6월 볼타 제로(Volta Zero)의 최초 주행용 프로토타입 섀시를 공개했습니다.
2021년 6월, 양성자 모터 연료전지 GmbH는 영국 기업 '일렉트라 커머셜 비클즈사'와 영국과 아일랜드에서 제로 방출 연료전지 트럭 시장 개척을 위한 '각서'(MoU)를 체결했습니다. 이 각서에 근거해, 일렉트라사는 시스템 인티그레이터로서 프로톤 모터 연료전지의 연료전지 시스템을 이 회사의 기존의 전기 트럭 포트폴리오에 통합합니다.
이와 같이, 이 지역에서의 상기 사례와 개발에 근거해, 시장 기업은 유럽의 전기 트럭 시장 대부분 점유율을 획득할 수 있는 새로운 기회를 모색하고 있습니다.
The Europe Electric Truck Market size is estimated at USD 1.76 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 16.86 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 57.13% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The COVID-19 pandemic hindered the growth of the electric truck market due to trade and travel restrictions imposed by governments across the region. However, the sales of electric trucks decreased notably in the first half of 2020 and recovered significantly in the latter half.
Over the medium-term, electric trucks are expected to become the preferred choice over diesel trucks owing to their remarkable advantages such as gobs of torque, noise pollution, lower maintenance cost, and others.
However, as restrictions eased, e-commerce and logistic providers witnessed revenue growth, increasing demand for electric trucks. The current situation is further expected to be driven by the development of alternative-fueled trucks, specifically commercial battery-electric trucks, across the European region, in the wake of its notable environmental targets. For instance, Switzerland is encouraging fuel cell electric truck growth through its road tax on diesel truck operations, making alternative fuels more attractive for large Swiss retail associations.
Enactment of stringent emission norms on the use of IC engine-powered vehicles and rising government incentives and subsidies focusing on improving the penetration rate of commercial electric vehicles, especially trucks, are expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Development of self-driving technology, lightweight components, and materials to offer new opportunities for players in the market.
Besides these, increasing investments in research and development efforts by key market players and notable developments across autonomous trucks/self-driving trucks are other factors expected to drive the overall Europe electric truck market forward in the future.
With the growing environmental concerns, governments and environmental agencies are enacting stringent emission norms and laws that may increase the manufacturing cost of electric drivetrains and fuel-efficient diesel engines during the forecast period.
Further, innovative government legislative policies focusing on spurring the penetration of electric trucks are expected to propel demand in the market during the forecast period. For instance, in February 2022, EU member states adopted new legislation which states that all EU member states have until 2023 to implement a new road toll system that gives big incentives for zero-emissions trucks.
Green transportation is swiftly growing around the world, owing to which the goods transportation companies are also converting their existing fleet into electric propulsion-based vehicles. As the demand for electric trucks is growing, vehicle manufacturers are planning to launch more electric trucks. For instance,
Furthermore, in the wake of growing e-commerce and logistic activities, several companies operating across these sectors are widely depending on the trucking industry to transport goods across the nation. The demand for increases in shipping speed is fueled by huge online competitors, such as Amazon and other retailers that use their trucks and drivers as part of their e-commerce supply chain. For instance,
Based on the aforementioned factors, consistent launches of new electric trucks, growing investment in electric truck manufacturing, and the government's EV-supporting policies around the world are likely to drive the battery-electric truck market over the forecast period.
The United Kingdom is expected to account for a significant share of the total sales of electric trucks during the forecast period. The United Kingdom is investing heavily in infrastructure development for electric mobility. It opened a new electric highway for hybrid electric trucks that overhead electric lines will power. It is constantly focusing on encouraging electric mobility and its policies are intended to push electric trucks into the country, expected to drive demand in the market.
Country's pollution laws are constantly changing, and diesel-powered trucks may be phased out entirely in the future. They would be replaced by electric counterparts, taking advantage of the electric construction vehicle industry.
Additionally, the British government has extended its electric van and truck subsidy scheme for another two years until 2025. New weight classes will be eligible for the subsidy beginning in April. According to the government, the subsidy is designed to help businesses convert their fleets in time and be "one step ahead" of the combustion engine's demise in 2030. Since the scheme's inception in 2012, plug-in van and truck grants have aided in the purchase of over 26,000 electric vans and trucks in the United Kingdom.
With the growing e-commerce sector, the demand from Logistics and delivery companies in the country has increased. To commercialize the market share, these companies started designing plans to deploy more electric commercial vehicles in their fleet in the coming years. For instance,
Therefore, in line with the abovementioned instances and developments associated with electric trucks in the country, the UK electric truck market is expected to capture a significant share in the overall market.
The European electric truck market is characterized by major players, such as Daimler, Scania, MAN, Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks, etc. The market is highly competitive, as major and local players compete to gain a larger market share. Companies are entering into mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and collaboration agreements to strengthen their position in the market. For instance,
In May 2022, Volvo Trucks and Bucher Municipal joined in electrifying sewer cleaner trucks. Bucher Municipal aims to provide up to 80 fully electric sewer cleaner vehicles to European communities by the end of 2023. By the end of 2023, Bucher Municipal anticipates that up to 80 sewer trucks, or 50% of their cleaning vehicle production, maybe Volvo zero-emission trucks.
In March 2022, Renault Trucks announced the launch of a new project with Geodis, the Oxygen 16-ton e-truck. Renault Trucks announced its E-Tech portfolio, which includes some critical services that may assist customers in their transition to electric vehicles. The Renault Trucks T E-Tech for regional transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for the construction industry will be available in 2023.
In June 2021, Volta Trucks revealed the first running prototype chassis of the Volta Zero - the world's first purpose-built full electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner-city logistics. The Volta Zero will be Europe's first commercial vehicle to use an innovative e-Axle for increased efficiency and vehicle range. Full-scale production of customer-specification vehicles will then follow at the end of 2022.
In June 2021, Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" (MoU) with UK company "Electra Commercial Vehicles Limited" to develop the zero-emission fuel cell truck market in the UK and Ireland. Under the MoU, Electra will act as a system integrator to integrate Proton Motor Fuel Cell's fuel cell systems into their existing electric truck portfolio.
Thus, based on the abovementioned instances and developments in the region, market players anticipated exploring new opportunities to capture the majority market share in the Europe electric truck market.