GEODIS has placed an order for 110 heavy-duty battery-electric trucks from Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks as it expands the electrification of its European road transport operations.
The 44-tonne electric trucks are scheduled to be delivered by May 2027 and will initially operate in France. GEODIS plans to use the vehicles for both urban deliveries and long-haul transport.
GEODIS Expands Electric Truck Fleet
The new order will increase the electric truck fleet operated by GEODIS’ European Road Network business unit to 190 vehicles.
GEODIS has not disclosed how the 110 trucks will be divided between Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks. The company has also not specified the individual models, battery capacities, driving ranges or charging capabilities of the vehicles.
The deployment will cover different types of road transport, with electric trucks initially assigned to both urban operations and longer-distance routes in France.
GEODIS Develops Electric Charging Corridors
Alongside the vehicle purchase, GEODIS is investing in charging infrastructure to support the expanded electric fleet.
The logistics company plans to establish electric corridors along key French transport routes, with charging locations positioned at intervals of approximately 250 to 500 kilometres.
GEODIS will initially use an existing network of around 60 charging points. The company plans to increase this figure to more than 200 by 2030.
GEODIS has not disclosed how many of the charging points will be dedicated to heavy-duty electric trucks or the power levels that will be available at the sites.
The planned network is intended to support the deployment of electric trucks on longer routes, where reliable charging access is important for vehicle utilisation.
Charging Infrastructure Supports Long-Haul Electrification
The expansion comes as charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric vehicles receives increased attention across Europe.
For long-distance freight operations, high-power charging facilities along major transport corridors are increasingly important to support battery-electric trucks.
GEODIS’ planned charging corridors, with charging locations spaced between 250 and 500 kilometres apart, are designed to complement the company’s growing electric fleet and support its long-haul operations.
GEODIS Links Fleet Expansion to Decarbonisation
GEODIS said the investment in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure forms part of its wider decarbonisation strategy and responds to demand from customers for lower-emission freight transport.
“The arrival of these new electric vehicles is part of a global decarbonization strategy and meets the expectations of our clients,” said Marc Vollet, Managing Director of the European Road Network at GEODIS.
The company has been working to reduce emissions from road freight for several years. In 2020, GEODIS was among the founding members of the European Clean Trucking Alliance, which has advocated for improved conditions for zero-emission commercial vehicles and supporting charging infrastructure.
GEODIS Continues European Fleet Electrification
GEODIS employs approximately 48,000 people and operates in nearly 170 countries, according to the company. It reported revenue of €10.6 billion in 2025 and is part of the French SNCF Group.
The latest truck order, combined with the planned expansion of its charging network, marks a further step in GEODIS’ strategy to increase the use of battery-electric vehicles across its road transport operations.
By combining vehicle deployment with dedicated charging infrastructure, the company is preparing its fleet for greater use of electric trucks on both urban distribution routes and longer-distance freight corridors.