Coalition Ordered 2,500 Electric Class 8 Trucks
The ZET SCALE program aggregated demand from global shippers to secure a large-scale order of heavy-duty electric vehicles.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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A coalition including Ikea, Red Bull, Microsoft, and PepsiCo has placed an order for 2,500 battery-electric Class 8 trucks. The initiative aims to lower supply chain emissions by concentrating vehicle deployments in major freight hubs.
Why it matters
The program aggregates demand to help manufacturers achieve economies of scale and provides shippers with access to leased electric equipment. This strategy seeks to increase utilization by deploying trucks in high-density areas across the United States.
The coalition ordered 2,500 battery-electric Class 8 trucks through ZET SCALE, with the program targeting an eventual total of 10,000 vehicles. Additionally, Google separately announced the procurement of 25 electric trucks.
The players
ZET SCALE
This organization, operated by Catalyst Mobility and the Smart Freight Centre, facilitates the aggregation of freight demand.
Tesla
Tesla is an American clean energy and automotive company serving as the primary manufacturer for this order of battery-electric trucks.
Ikea
Ikea is a multinational group that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture and home accessories.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage corporation that is participating in the coalition to reduce its supply chain emissions.
The details
Tesla serves as the primary manufacturer for the order, supported by Volvo, Kenworth, and RIDE. ZET Financial is purchasing the vehicles for a lease program, through which shippers will procure freight services from fleets.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: The coalition officially announced the truck order.
Roadmap
This large-scale procurement signals a shift toward centralized demand aggregation to accelerate the heavy-duty vehicle transition. It positions participating shippers to bypass traditional barriers to electric truck adoption by leveraging the purchasing power of the ZET SCALE coalition.
The deployment of these trucks in hubs like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City will likely reduce localized diesel emissions in major freight corridors. Buyers and consumers may eventually see lower transportation-related carbon costs reflected in the supply chain.
The takeaway
This initiative demonstrates how corporate partnerships can overcome the high capital costs associated with heavy-duty electrification. By aggregating demand, companies can accelerate the deployment of green technology while optimizing freight operations in high-density areas.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving landscape of sustainable transport in our Electric Vehicles section.
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