Amazon adds Einride heavy-duty EV trucks, boosts freight decarbonisation strategy

Swedish EV freight company Einride is expanding its operations in the United States by deploying 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks within Amazon’s logistics network. The rollout is part of a broader push to decarbonize freight movement and strengthen electrified transportation across long-haul and middle-mile routes. The partnership integrates directly into Amazon Relay, Amazon’s digital freight platform used for booking and managing truck deliveries.

Amazon Relay Middle-Mile Operations Strengthened

The electric trucks will operate in Amazon’s middle-mile logistics system, which connects fulfillment centers, sortation hubs, air cargo facilities, and last-mile delivery stations. This segment plays a critical role in ensuring products move efficiently across Amazon’s supply chain before reaching customers.

By introducing Einride’s electric fleet into this network, Amazon is aiming to reduce emissions in one of the most energy-intensive parts of logistics. The trucks are expected to significantly cut reliance on diesel-powered freight movement across key transport corridors.

Three Million Zero-Emission Miles Annually

The deployment is projected to generate up to three million electric miles each year with zero tailpipe emissions. This marks a major operational scale-up for Einride in the US market and supports Amazon’s ongoing electrification goals.

The trucks will operate continuously across designated freight routes, replacing traditional heavy-duty diesel trips. This transition is expected to reduce environmental impact while maintaining delivery efficiency within Amazon’s logistics system.

Saga AI Powers Freight Optimization

Einride is integrating its proprietary Saga AI platform into Amazon’s freight operations. The system is designed to optimize route planning, manage energy consumption, and improve charging schedules for electric trucks.

Saga AI also supports load assignment and fleet coordination, helping ensure that EV trucks are deployed efficiently across high-demand freight lanes. This digital layer plays a key role in making large-scale electric freight operations viable.

Charging Infrastructure Expansion Across Five Sites

To support the electric fleet, Einride will also develop and manage charging infrastructure across five operational locations. These sites will ensure that trucks can maintain consistent uptime and complete scheduled freight routes without disruption.

The infrastructure rollout addresses one of the biggest challenges in heavy-duty electrification, which is ensuring reliable and scalable charging access for long-haul operations.

Amazon’s Broader Freight Electrification Strategy

Amazon has been steadily expanding its electric freight capabilities as part of its long-term sustainability strategy. The company has already invested in electric delivery vehicles and heavy-duty EV trucks across multiple regions, including partnerships with major global manufacturers.

Earlier initiatives include large-scale EV orders in Europe and the US, as well as deployment of electric trucks at key port and freight hubs. The Einride collaboration further strengthens this growing EV logistics ecosystem.

Autonomous Freight Expansion and Future Plans

While the current agreement focuses on manually operated electric trucks, Einride is actively developing autonomous freight technology in the US. The company has received regulatory approvals to operate autonomous vehicles in several states, including Texas, Arizona, Colorado, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Einride is also preparing for a public listing through a SPAC transaction, which is expected to raise over $300 million. The company continues to expand its footprint in both commercial EV freight and autonomous logistics development.