Labatt Breweries of Canada is enhancing its sustainability efforts by integrating ten Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks into its transport fleet. These electric vehicles will be used to deliver Labatt’s beer and ready-to-drink beverages from distribution centers in Bois-des-Filion to customers in Montreal.
Equipped with 565 kWh batteries, the Volvo VNR Electric trucks are well-suited for Labatt’s 50-110 km (about 70 miles) delivery routes, often completing trips without the need for recharging. When necessary, the trucks can recharge from 10% to 80% in under an hour using Labatt’s privately developed onsite charging infrastructure. This efficiency, combined with reduced maintenance costs and zero tailpipe emissions, underscores the economic and environmental benefits of Labatt’s transition to electric vehicles.
“We have seen increasing demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEV) in Canada, particularly in Ontario and Quebec, helping customers make progress towards their decarbonization goals by adopting BEVs,” said Matthew Blackman, managing director for Canada at Volvo Trucks North America. “We are proud to support Labatt’s leadership in sustainable transportation solutions and their commitment to minimizing their environmental impact with these zero-tailpipe emission trucks.”
Labatt worked with its dealer partner, GSH Camions Volvo Montréal, to secure government funding through the federal Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emissions Vehicles (iMHZEV) program and Quebec’s Écocamionnage initiative. These incentives reduced the upfront costs associated with battery-electric trucks and charging infrastructure, illustrating the critical role of public support in accelerating the transition to zero-emission transportation.
