In a landmark development for low-carbon logistics, an electric heavy-goods vehicle (eHGV) has completed its first freight transit through the Channel Tunnel, demonstrating that zero-emission freight transport can now be operationally viable on a major international trade corridor between the United Kingdom and continental Europe.
The journey was part of a collaborative initiative involving logistics partners and vehicle manufacturers that aimed to showcase long-haul electric freight operations across borders. The electric truck, a battery-powered model with a range of up to about 500 km per charge, was loaded with freight and started its round trip from a UK logistics hub before transiting the tunnel and heading onward toward Germany.
Using a shuttle service operated through the electrified Channel Tunnel — which already provides a zero-direct-emission crossing powered by electricity — the vehicle demonstrated that heavy-goods electric trucks can integrate into existing international freight systems. The route included charging stops at public high-power stations in the UK, France and Belgium, illustrating the growing viability of electrified freight on multi-country corridors.
The milestone is part of a broader industry-government partnership under a UK-backed programme to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission heavy trucks and infrastructure. Logistics leaders say the achievement helps pave the way for scaling up electric truck operations on key trade routes, supporting decarbonisation goals while maintaining service reliability across supply chains.
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