Coca-Cola Canada Bottling is significantly expanding its electric delivery operations, adding more battery-powered trucks to its fleet in both eastern and western Canada as it continues to transition away from traditional diesel vehicles.
The company confirmed this week it has deployed three new Volvo VNR Electric trucks in Quebec City, with four additional units scheduled to enter service in the Vancouver area later this spring.
Once the rollout is complete, Coke Canada Bottling’s total electric fleet will climb to nearly 40 vehicles nationwide, a notable increase from its earlier pilot programs.
“This expansion marks an exciting evolution for our growing fleet of electric vehicles. We’re pleased to be adding seven new Volvo trucks to service our customers across the Lower Mainland and the Quebec City region. This is one of the ways we’re taking action to reduce carbon emissions across our business while continuing to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers,” said Tony Chow, president of Coke Canada Bottling.
The move builds on a multi-year electrification strategy that began in 2022 with the introduction of electric delivery vans in Montreal, followed by a 2023 pilot program using six Volvo VNR Electric trucks. That early testing phase focused on evaluating performance in real-world conditions, including cold-weather operations, while running consistent urban delivery routes.
Since then, the company has steadily scaled up its “Red Fleet,” adding a mix of electric vans, yard tractors, and now heavier-duty trucks. The latest additions are being deployed on local and regional routes, where predictable schedules and shorter distances make battery electric vehicles particularly effective.
Each truck is equipped with a six-battery configuration capable of delivering up to 440 km (273 miles) of range on a single charge. In daily operations, the trucks are expected to complete multiple round trips between distribution centres and customer locations, demonstrating how electric trucks can integrate into high-frequency logistics without compromising reliability.
“Coke Canada Bottling has taken what they learned early on and turned it into a practical, multi-region deployment. When you see electric trucks running predictable, high-frequency routes like these, it shows how well the technology fits into everyday fleet operations,” said Matthew Blackman, managing director for Canada at Volvo Trucks North America.
To support the growing fleet, the company has also expanded its charging infrastructure. A 180 kW Heliox Flex charging station has been installed in Quebec City, while two additional 180 kW chargers have been set up in Vancouver, adding to earlier charging installations in Montreal.
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