Green Heavy-Duty Trucks Become Mainstream: Why Electric and Battery-Swap Models Are Gaining Favor

In recent years, driven by both environmental policies and market demand, new energy heavy-duty trucks are rapidly entering the mainstream. Understanding this trend is crucial if you are considering fleet upgrades.

Explosive Market Growth

Industry data shows that the new energy heavy-duty truck market is experiencing explosive growth. In the first eight months of 2025, domestic sales of new energy heavy-duty trucks surged by 180% year-on-year, with the penetration rate (i.e., sales share) reaching a record high of 26.47% in August. This means that for every four heavy-duty trucks sold, at least one is a new energy model.

Technical Routes: Charging vs. Battery Swap?

Currently, there are three main technical routes for new energy heavy-duty trucks, suitable for different operational scenarios:

• Charging Heavy-Duty Trucks: Dominate the market, accounting for nearly 80% of new models in 2025. Their advantage lies in the relatively widespread infrastructure, making them suitable for fixed routes and scenarios with regular schedules.

• Battery-Swap Heavy-Duty Trucks: Account for about 12%. They achieve "unlimited range" by quickly replacing batteries, making them particularly suitable for 24/7 operations in mines and ports, effectively solving the problem of charging wait times.

• Fuel Cell Heavy-Duty Trucks: Serve as a technological supplement, currently exploring applications in specific fields.

High-Capacity Models Become the "New Favorite"

It is worth noting that "high-capacity" electric heavy-duty trucks are becoming the new market favorite. Among the new models in 2025, those with a battery capacity exceeding 400 kWh account for a high 62%. Longer range means a broader operational radius, better meeting the long-distance transportation needs of trunk line logistics.

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