From early adopters to early majority: Barriers and policy support needs for battery-electric truck adoption in Germany and Sweden

Key Points

• The adoption of battery-electric trucks faces significant barriers, impacting the transition from early adopters to early majority.
• Key metrics indicate that sector analyses in Germany and Sweden highlight a need for enhanced policy support in this domain.
• Observational analysis between Germany and Sweden identifies factors influencing the acceptance of battery-electric trucking.
• Addressing these barriers is critical to enabling the sustainable growth of battery-electric trucks in the transport sector.