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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jasper Jolly

Tevva begins first high-volume production of electric lorries in UK

A digital illustration of Tevva’s 7.5-tonne electric truck.
A digital illustration of Tevva’s 7.5-tonne electric truck. Illustration: Tevva/Getty Images

The truck startup Tevva has become the first company to start high-volume production of electric lorries in the UK.

The company has started making its 7.5 tonne electric truck for customers at a facility in Tilbury, Essex, after receiving European type approval – the regulatory clearance required by all volume manufacturers.

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