Amazon Adding 75 Heavy-Duty EV Trucks From Einride

On April 21, 2026, CNBC reported Einride is expanding its U.S. footprint by deploying 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks into Amazon’s Amazon Relay network. The move strengthens both companies’ efforts to scale zero-emission freight operations beyond last-mile delivery and deeper into core logistics infrastructure.

The trucks will operate within Amazon’s middle-mile network, transporting goods between fulfillment centers, sortation hubs, air cargo facilities, and delivery stations. Amazon Relay, launched in 2017, functions as a digital freight marketplace that allows carriers to book and haul loads across Amazon’s network, effectively streamlining logistics operations.

Einride’s electric fleet is expected to cover up to three million miles annually with zero tailpipe emissions. To support operations, the company will also deploy charging infrastructure across five U.S. locations. Its proprietary Saga AI platform will play a central role, optimizing route planning, energy usage, and charging schedules to ensure efficient execution of freight movements.

“Working with Amazon is yet another powerful validation of Einride’s technology and strategic vision,” wrote Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday announcing the deal. “By deploying our intelligent platform within one of the world’s most sophisticated logistics networks, we are accelerating growth, while continuing to build industry-leading operational expertise.”

This deployment aligns with Amazon’s broader strategy to build a fully integrated, electrified logistics network. The company has steadily expanded its freight capabilities over the past decade, with more than 70,000 owned trailers in operation as of mid-2025. Electrification has been a key component of that growth.

Amazon has already made significant commitments to electric transportation. In 2019, under then-CEO Jeff Bezos, the company invested in Rivian and announced plans to deploy 100,000 electric delivery vans by 2030. More recently, Amazon Europe placed an order for 200 electric heavy-duty trucks from Mercedes-Benz, and in 2024, deployed 50 electric trucks from Volvo Trucks in Southern California freight operations.

While this latest partnership focuses on driver-operated vehicles, autonomous freight remains a parallel priority for Einride. The company has secured regulatory approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to operate autonomous trucks on public roads in Texas, adding to existing approvals in Arizona, Colorado, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Einride already operates a daily autonomous freight route for GE Appliances in Selmer, Tennessee, and is positioning Texas, particularly the Austin, Texas region, as a major hub for future driverless operations.

The expansion comes as Einride prepares for a potential public listing through a merger with Legato Merger Corp. III, a deal expected to raise over $300 million. The company is also broadening its strategic reach, recently adding Keith B. Alexander to its board as it explores opportunities in the defense sector.

Together, these developments highlight a broader shift in freight toward electrification and automation, with Einride and Amazon positioning themselves at the forefront of that transformation.