Electric trucks are now cheaper to own in six major EU markets, analysis says.

Reuters reported that the environmental group examined total ownership costs in nine countries and found electric trucks cheaper in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, France and Belgium. Estimated five-year savings reached €100,000 in the Netherlands, €85,000 in Germany and €69,000 in Denmark, with the higher purchase price recovered in roughly two years in those markets.

The analysis attributes part of the change to diesel-price increases linked to the Iran conflict. It also notes that high upfront prices and uneven charging infrastructure still slow adoption, while lower-priced Chinese trucks could put additional pressure on European manufacturers.