Einride Enters Norway With Expansion of PostNord Electrification Partnership

Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has announced the start of operations of its electric solutions in Norway, the global leader in EVs. It has partnered with postal service, PostNord, responsible for 35% of all postal shipments in Scandinavia, to electrify its fleets.

The operational go-live in Norway will expand the partnership to its second market after first electrifying PostNord’s fleets in Sweden in 2022.

Using Einride's electric and digital offerings, the partnership will cover more than 1,500 km previously powered by fossil fuels per day.

This move is expected to result in a considerable reduction of up to 95% in CO2 emissions compared to diesel trucks, equivalent to eliminating 2,100 tonnes of CO2 emissions across three years.

Einride's expansion in Norway will extend the Nordic Link grid, first unveiled in 2022, connecting strategic locations in the Oslo region.

The grid will further expand southwards to connect Norway, Sweden, and eventually Denmark along the E6 highway to enable electric, digital and autonomous cross-border transportation across Scandinavia.

The goal is to establish a connection between the Nordic Link and the European mainland before 2025.

Robert Falck, Founder and CEO of Einride, says: “Given Norway's pioneering work in electrifying passenger vehicles, it's only logical that they should take a leading role in the electrification of heavy-duty freight as well. As we deploy our electric fleets and build out the necessary infrastructure to ensure reliable and sufficient freight transportation throughout Scandinavia, we are honored to contribute to these efforts and help maintain Norway's leading position in electric transportation.”

“For PostNord, this partnership signifies the start of implementing green corridors between several major terminals in Norway. By using Einride's offering, a substantial portion of goods can be transported with zero-emission vehicles, resulting in a significant environmental impact,” adds May-Kristin Willoch, Assistant Director of Sustainability at PostNord Norway. “This brings PostNord closer to its target of becoming fossil-free by 2030.”

Founded in 2016, Einride became the first company in the world to deploy an autonomous, electric vehicle on a public road in 2019