In a major step toward decarbonizing logistics, Amazon is accelerating its clean transportation strategy by introducing electric heavy-duty trucks into its freight network. The move, centered on Amazon adding heavy-duty EV trucks, highlights the company’s growing commitment to reducing emissions beyond last-mile delivery.
Einride Partnership Strengthens Middle-Mile Network
Swedish EV trucking company Einride will deploy 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks within Amazon’s logistics ecosystem. These trucks will operate through Amazon Relay, the company’s app-based freight platform launched in 2017 that connects carriers with shipping loads.
This rollout focuses on the “middle mile”—the crucial segment that transports goods between fulfillment centers, sortation hubs, and delivery stations. With Amazon adding heavy-duty EV trucks, the fleet is expected to cover up to three million electric miles annually, eliminating tailpipe emissions across key routes.
Technology and Infrastructure to Power Efficiency
Einride will also install charging infrastructure across five strategic locations to support operations. Its proprietary Saga AI platform will manage route optimization, charging schedules, and freight execution, ensuring efficient deployment of electric vehicles within Amazon’s complex logistics network.
Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli described the collaboration as a strong validation of the company’s technology and long-term vision, emphasizing its role in scaling sustainable freight solutions in the U.S.
Part of a Broader Electrification Strategy
The initiative builds on Amazon’s broader electrification efforts. The company has already partnered with Rivian to deploy 100,000 electric delivery vans by 2030 and placed a major European order for 200 electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz. In the U.S., Amazon previously introduced 50 heavy-duty EV trucks from Volvo in port operations.
As of mid-2025, Amazon’s fleet included over 70,000 trailers, reflecting its ambition to build a fully integrated, sustainable logistics network. The addition of Einride’s fleet marks another milestone in Amazon adding heavy-duty EV trucks to tackle one of the most challenging areas of transport decarbonization.
Autonomous Future on the Horizon
While the current deployment uses human drivers, Einride is actively advancing autonomous trucking. The company has secured approvals to test driverless vehicles in multiple U.S. states, including Texas, Arizona, and Tennessee. It already operates a commercial autonomous route for GE Appliances.
Looking ahead, 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year for autonomous freight, with competitors like Aurora Innovation and Kodiak Robotics also expanding operations.
Strategic Growth and Market Momentum
Einride’s U.S. expansion comes as it prepares for a public listing via a SPAC merger with Legato Merger Corp. III, aiming to raise over $300 million. The company has also strengthened leadership by adding Keith B. Alexander to its board.
With Amazon adding heavy-duty EV trucks, the partnership signals a transformative shift in freight logistics—combining electrification, AI-driven optimization, and future-ready autonomous technology to redefine sustainable transportation.
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