DB Schenker’s electric trucks prove to be up to the task in harsh winter conditions

One year of successful operation in Finland • Trucks can be used down to minus 30 degrees • Sustainable solution even at low temperatures

The use of electric trucks at DB Schenker in Finland has shown their reliability even in low temperatures. Over the course of one year, two FUSO eCanter trucks were used in customer operations and proved that they were up to the task even in tough Finnish winters. This demonstrates that alternative drive systems can function effectively, even in freezing conditions. The trucks were shown to be reliable at temperatures as low as -30°C, conditions prevalent in Lapland near the Arctic Circle in Northern Finland.

Tristan Keusgen, Head of European Fleet Management at DB Schenker: “At DB Schenker, we are committed to pioneering solutions that meet the demands of modern logistics. We have been successfully operating two electric trucks in Finland for a year now. With this successful deployment of electric trucks in a region like Lapland, which has difficult weather conditions, we are proving once again that DB Schenker is leading the way to a sustainable future of logistics.”

The trucks are primarily used for regional and local transport, showcasing their versatility and effectiveness in various logistics scenarios. This allows DB Schenker to meet customer needs in different areas. The robust design and advanced technology of the electric trucks ensure that logistics operations at DB Schenker remain stable and provide clients with the dependable service they expect. In Finland, DB Schenker deploys the latest generation of the FUSO eCanter, which is recharged overnight to be ready for the next day’s operations.

DB Schenker has been using these trucks since 2018, largely for last-mile transport. The company currently operates around 50 FUSO eCanter trucks in different European countries, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and innovative logistics solutions.