Orange EV reaches milestone with Coca Cola Canada delivery after 2000 trucks travel 33 million miles
June 24, 2026
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Key Takeaways
Orange EV has achieved a significant milestone by delivering its 2,000th electric terminal truck, with the latest vehicle going to Coke Canada Bottling, highlighting the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the Canadian market.
The company's electric trucks have surpassed 33 million electric miles driven, reducing harmful carbon emissions by over 365,000 metric tons, equivalent to taking around 78,000 cars off the road for a year, demonstrating the environmental benefits of electric vehicle adoption in Canada.
With competitive Canadian pricing and potential savings on fuel and maintenance, Orange EV trucks are becoming an attractive option for Canadian fleets, supported by government incentives like the $5,000 rebate for eligible electric vehicle purchases and provincial rebates.
Electric Terminal Truck Milestone Achieved by Orange EV
Orange EV, a leading all-electric terminal truck brand, has announced two significant milestones: the delivery of its 2,000th electric terminal truck and surpassing 33 million electric miles driven. The 2,000th truck was delivered to Coke Canada Bottling, which also awarded Orange EV with a 2025 National Supplier Partner Award. This milestone highlights the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the Canadian market, where companies like Coke Canada Bottling are taking advantage of federal incentives like the iZEV program and provincial rebates to reduce their carbon footprint.
A Shift in the Industry
The delivery of Orange EV's 2,000th truck marks a significant shift in the way fleet buyers are looking at electric vehicles. With major logistics firms and large-scale pilot projects demonstrating the benefits of commercial EVs, Orange EV believes that this milestone signals a broader industry tipping point. According to Kurt Neutgens, Co-Founder, President, and CTO of Orange EV, "Delivering our 2,000th truck is more than a production milestone, it reflects a broader industry tipping point... fleet operators are no longer asking whether electric yard trucks can do the job, they are now asking how quickly they can standardize around Orange EV solutions." For Canadian fleets, this means considering the total cost of ownership, including the potential for reduced operating costs and access to incentives like the Canadian government's $5,000 rebate for the purchase of an eligible electric vehicle.
Environmental Benefits and Performance
Orange EV trucks have now surpassed 12 million key-on hours and 33 million miles across over 370 commercial fleets, with an average uptime rate of approximately 97%. By reducing diesel fuel use, Orange EV's deployed fleet is estimated to have reduced harmful carbon emissions by over 365,000 metric tons. This is equivalent to taking around 78,000 cars off the road for a year, highlighting the significant environmental benefits of adopting electric vehicles in Canada. With Canadian pricing for Orange EV trucks competitive in the market, and the potential for significant savings on fuel and maintenance, it's no wonder that companies like Coke Canada Bottling are making the switch to electric.
Mainstream Adoption of EVs
The question remains, are milestones like this one from Orange EV indicative of a broader change to the way the industry thinks about EVs? While there is still a long way to go before mainstream adoption in the medium- and heavy-duty truck space, the progress made by Orange EV and other manufacturers suggests that the industry is moving in the right direction. As Canadian companies continue to invest in electric vehicles, and the government provides incentives to support this transition, it's likely that we'll see more widespread adoption of EVs in the years to come. With the Canadian government's goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, the adoption of electric vehicles will play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more sustainable transportation sector.
