Pepsico to Deploy Einride's Connected Electric Trucks in the UK

PepsiCo is to deploy Einride's connected electric trucks in the UK. 

Over the three-year partnership, the truck fleet, powered by Einride’s Saga platform, will cover more than 750,000 miles previously powered by fossil-fuels, reducing the equivalent of over 1,600 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Through an ecosystem of products including the intelligent platform Einride Saga, electric and autonomous fleets, charging infrastructure and connectivity networks, Einride will also provide the UK with a new and sustainable end-to-end road freight solution. 

Around 1.4 billion tonnes of goods are transported around the UK by road each year, and road haulage is responsible for over 20% of domestic carbon emissions.

The UK entrance follows Einride’s 2022 expansion into Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Norway. 

Robert Falck, Founder and CEO of Einride, says: “The UK has always been at the forefront of transport history. The efficient and innovative movement of goods has consistently been integral to the growth and prosperity of the UK, with the British pioneering both the railway system and canal networks. We’re honoured to be here, teaming up with local partners to further establish the UK as a transport pioneer and ultimately help the country meet its net zero goals.”

“At PepsiCo, we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our business, with a goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2040 as part of our PepsiCo Positive agenda,” said Archana Jagannathan, Head of Sustainability, PepsiCo UK. “Our partnership with Einride is a small yet important step towards that ambition, one that will help us drive meaningful progress in sustainable transport. With this initial deployment, we’re looking forward to better understanding the potential role electric trucks can play in our transport operations.”

Einride operates fleets for industry giants such as Maersk, AB InBev, Lidl and GE Appliances.