JUNA, the joint venture between sennder and Scania, announced that it operates more than 100 electric trucks transporting goods across four European countries, after its fleets covered more than 3.9 million emissions-free kilometers. The company plans to add up to 40 more trucks before the end of 2026.
JUNA announced the operation of the 110th electric truck in its freight fleet, a step that provides practical evidence of the use of battery-powered heavy trucks in commercial freight operations across Europe, rather than only in limited pilot projects.
JUNA is a joint venture between German logistics company sennder and Swedish truck manufacturer Scania. The project analyzes the needs of shippers and freight forwarders, then identifies routes suitable for electric vehicles and integrates them into operations, while offering a flexible pay-per-use model. This model aims to reduce the initial investment costs associated with purchasing trucks and installing charging infrastructure.
More than 3.9 million kilometers
Since deploying its first electric trucks two years ago, JUNA’s vehicles have covered more than 3.9 million emissions-free kilometers, equivalent to approximately 100 trips around the equator, according to the company. The current routes operate in international transport across Germany, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands, placing their use within the context of actual logistics operations across multiple markets.
Gustaf Sundell, Executive Vice President and Head of Ventures and New Business at Scania Group, said that the project’s goal was to demonstrate that electric trucks can operate commercially for transport companies, while helping shippers reduce emissions from the transport networks on which they rely. He added that reaching 100 trucks in four markets provides a foundation for continued expansion.
Truck specifications and operating range
The vehicles are based on the Scania R45 electric truck, which uses a 450-kilowatt powertrain, equivalent to approximately 605 horsepower, and can transport loads of up to 40 tons for approximately 350 kilometers on a single charge. The truck uses a 624-kilowatt-hour battery.
A version with three motors, a six-speed transmission and a multi-drive system is also available, with a payload rating of up to 64 tons. When the battery runs out, the truck supports 375-kilowatt direct-current fast charging and can recover 80% of its operating range in approximately one hour.
What is changing in practice?
The announcement’s importance lies in linking deployment and distance figures to a specific commercial operating model, rather than merely presenting the truck’s specifications. The pay-per-use model may also reduce the initial cost barrier for transport companies, but its success remains dependent on the routes’ compatibility with the truck’s range and the availability of fast charging.
JUNA plans to add up to 40 more electric trucks before the end of 2026. The announcement does not specify the number of charging stations, operating economics or the proportion of trips that can be completed electrically—factors that will remain important for assessing the feasibility of expanding the initiative to longer routes and more diverse loads.