What you need to know:
- Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited expands electric fleet with Volvo VNR Electric trucks in Quebec City and Vancouver, nearing 40 zero-emission vehicles nationwide
- Battery-electric trucks optimize regional logistics, supporting fleet electrification, lowering carbon emissions, and maintaining reliable delivery operations
- High-performance electric trucks offer up to 275 miles (440 km) range, enabling efficient urban distribution and last-mile delivery
- EV charging infrastructure investment adds 180 kW Heliox Flex Charger units, strengthening fast charging networks for commercial fleets
Coke Canada Bottling Limited is scaling up its electric transportation efforts, adding new Volvo VNR Electric trucks in both eastern and western Canada.
Three units are now operating in Quebec City, with four more scheduled to arrive in Vancouver this spring. The expansion brings the company's nationwide electric fleet to nearly 40 vehicles, underscoring its push to cut emissions while maintaining reliable service for customers across the country.
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Since launching a pilot in Montreal in 2023, the company has steadily expanded a mixed electric fleet that now spans vans, yard tractors, and highway-capable trucks. Central to that rollout are Volvo VNR Electric units, which are assigned to short-haul and regional routes where fixed, repeatable schedules align well with battery-electric capabilities. Their range and design make them a practical option for urban distribution, allowing the company to integrate zero-emission transport into daily operations without disrupting service levels.
Configured with six batteries, the trucks can travel up to 275 miles (440 kilometers) per charge. In regular use, they complete multiple daily runs between distribution hubs and customer delivery points.
Coke Canada Bottling employees standing in front of a red Volvo VNR Electric.Coke Canada Bottling
To support this latest fleet expansion, Coke Canada has invested in new charging infrastructure in both eastern and western Canada. The company installed a 180 kW Heliox Flex Charger in Quebec City equipped with three dispensers, along with two additional 180 kW units in Vancouver that together provide six dispensers, ensuring reliable, high-capacity charging for its growing electric fleet.
[Related: Volvo VNR Electric fleet deploys for last-mile food, beverage deliveries]
"As we grow our family-owned business, we are committed to responsibly managing our environmental footprint, says Tony Chow, president of Coke Canada Bottling. "This expansion marks an exciting evolution for our growing fleet of electric vehicles. We're pleased to be adding seven new Volvo trucks to service our customers across the Lower Mainland and the Quebec City region. This is one of the ways we’re taking action to reduce carbon emissions across our business while continuing to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers."
