May 26, 2026
Port of Vancouver launches battery electric container trucks pilot program
Battery electric container trucks are now operating at the Port of Vancouver as part of a pilot program promoting the adoption of alternative fuels and technologies.
The Electric Container Trucking Program (ELECTRA) provides container trucking companies with subsidized five-year leases and supporting electric charging infrastructure. The pilot phase includes five companies operating six trucks.
For the first 12 months that each truck is in service, the program will collect operational data that will be shared with industry and government partners to inform future adoption of battery electric container trucks.
ELECTRA is part of the Low Emission Technology Initiative, a joint funding partnership between the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and the Province of British Columbia. The initiative helps fund pilot projects intended to accelerate the transition away from fossil-fuel-powered equipment at the Port of Vancouver by demonstrating the effectiveness of lower-emission alternatives.
The program represents an estimated $3 million in total support from Transport Canada, the Province of British Columbia and the port authority. Additional funding is being accessed through BC Hydro's EV Fleet Program. It is being delivered with support from Transport Canada and in partnership with the port authority, the Province of British Columbia, BC Hydro, and 7Gen, a turnkey fleet electrification partner for vehicle, infrastructure, software and carbon credit solutions.
Source: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority