Brandt Peterbilt delivers first made-in-Canada 548 EV tractor

Brandt Peterbilt has rolled out a new made-in-Canada battery-electric truck option with the 548 EV tractor. The first Class 8 tractor model has been delivered to Mississauga-based Transco Freight, a specialist in freight solutions with a mission to expand the sustainability of its fleet. 

The versatile, zero-emissions vehicles are designed to deliver reliable hauling performance to the vocational market. 

Brandt Peterbilt EV trucks meet the future demands of the industry 

"Electric trucks are a smart business decision for us," Paul Cooper, chief operating officer, Transco Freight, Mississauga, said. "They dramatically lower fuel and maintenance costs over the life of each vehicle, and with tightening emissions regulations across the industry, getting ahead of that curve now means we're ready for what's coming, not just what's in front of us." 

"Sustainability isn't a future goal; it's a present-day responsibility. By investing early in  Canadian-built electric trucks, we are taking proactive steps to reduce the environmental footprint while preparing our fleet for the next generation of transportation," said Kulwant Mann, Chief Executive Officer, Transco Freight. 

"The strongest interest in Canada has come from fleets operating in urban pickup and delivery, particularly parcel delivery applications. These duty cycles — characterized by predictable routes, frequent stops, and return-to-base operations — are an excellent match for battery-electric technology," said Kate Rahn, executive director, Peterbilt Canada. 

"We're proud to support customers with a wide range of trucking solutions, including electric options. Our partnership with Peterbilt gives Canadian companies choices that improve their bottom line, produce zero emissions, and also support Canadian manufacturing when they're adding to their fleets," said Neil Marcotte, chief operating officer, Brandt Peterbilt.  

The Class 8 tractor was built in the Sainte-Thérèse Peterbilt plant in Quebec. The PACCAR  plant also produces the Peterbilt 579 EV, 567 EV, 537 EV, and 536 EV, among other Peterbilt trucks.