Volvo Trucks North America customer Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (Coke Canada Bottling) is expanding its Volvo VNR Electric fleet across Canada.
“Coke Canada Bottling has taken what they learned early on and turned it into a practical, multi-region deployment. When you see electric trucks running predictable, high-frequency routes like these, it shows how well the technology fits into everyday fleet operations,” said Matthew Blackman, managing director, Canada, Volvo.
The company has added three new electric trucks in Quebec City, QC with four more set for delivery this spring in Vancouver, BC. With these additions, Coke Canada Bottling’s national total fleet of electric vehicles grows to nearly 40, reinforcing a commitment to reducing carbon emissions while continuing to meet the needs of customers across the country.
Responsible Environmental Choices
“As we grow our family-owned business, we are committed to responsibly managing our environmental footprint,” said 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.”
From Pilot to Progress Across Canada
Building on its initial pilot program launched in 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Coke Canada Bottling’s electric fleet includes vans, on road trucks and yard tractors. The Volvo VNR Electric trucks are supporting local and regional delivery routes, where predictable operations make them well-suited for battery-electric technology. With a range designed for urban and regional distribution, the VNR Electric allows fleets to integrate zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles into daily operations while maintaining performance and reliability.
The battery-electric fleet features a six-battery configuration that can cover up to 440 km (275 miles) on a single charge, with trucks making several daily round trips from the company’s distribution centers to customer locations.
To support charging for this latest investment, Coke Canada Bottling installed one 180kw Heliox Flex charger in Quebec City with three dispensers and two 180kw Heliox Flex chargers with six dispensers in Vancouver.
“Coke Canada Bottling’s expansion of its ‘Red Fleet’ reflects a steady, experience-driven approach, working with Volvo Trucks to grow its electric operations based on real-world performance,” the company said.
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