# More than 40% of European fleet managers consider electric trucks more cost-effective than diesel

> A Daimler Truck survey of nearly 200 European decision-makers indicates that more than 40% believe the total cost of ownership for electric trucks is lower than that of diesel trucks, despite low penetration rates.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: low) involving Daimler Truck, in Allemagne, first detected on 2 November 2026 at 14:46. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 14:46.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Allemagne
- Brands: Daimler Truck
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 14:46
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 14:46
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/3496-more-than-40-of-european-fleet-managers-consider-electric-trucks-more-cost

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Camions électriques : quatre gestionnaires de flotte sur dix les jugent plus rentables que le diesel](https://www.auto-infos.fr/article/camions-electriques-quatre-gestionnaires-de-flotte-sur-dix-les-jugent-plus-rentables-que-le-diesel.294222) — Auto Infos, 2 November 2026 at 14:46

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Cite as: Mecapress, “More than 40% of European fleet managers consider electric trucks more cost-effective than diesel”, https://mecapress.com/events/3496-more-than-40-of-european-fleet-managers-consider-electric-trucks-more-cost
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology