Electric Garbage Van Market Report 2026

The electric garbage van market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.79 billion in 2025 to $0.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of municipal electrification programs, adoption of electric commercial vehicles, rising urban waste generation, improvements in battery performance, availability of charging infrastructure.

The electric garbage van market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in zero-emission municipal fleets, expansion of smart city waste management initiatives, rising focus on lifecycle cost optimization, growth of electric commercial vehicle manufacturing, integration of autonomous waste collection features. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of battery electric waste collection vehicles, rising integration of smart fleet management systems, growing demand for low-noise urban waste transport, expansion of modular electric waste vehicle designs, enhanced focus on operational cost reduction.

The increasing adoption of emission-free vehicles is projected to boost the electric garbage van market. Emission-free vehicles, which include those powered by electricity or hydrogen, produce no exhaust emissions during operation. Their adoption is driven by environmental benefits, government incentives, and technological advancements that lead to lower operating costs and improved energy efficiency. Electric garbage vans contribute to this trend by replacing traditional waste collection trucks with zero-emission alternatives. For example, in April 2024, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a UK-based trade association, reported a 47.3% increase in the number of battery electric vehicles compared to 2022. These zero-emission vehicles now make up 2.7% of all cars on the road, up from 1.9% the previous year. Consequently, the rising adoption of emission-free vehicles is expected to drive growth in the electric garbage van market.

Key players in the electric garbage van market are focusing on technological innovations, such as all-electric waste collection vehicles, to reduce emissions, cut operational costs, and enhance efficiency in urban waste management. All-electric waste collection vehicles are powered entirely by electricity, offering zero emissions and reduced noise, while also lowering operational costs and minimizing environmental impact. For instance, in July 2023, Grundon Waste Management, a UK-based company, launched the UK's first all-electric waste collection vehicle, a Scania model, aimed at providing zero-carbon waste collections in Reading and Newbury. This initiative features two operational electric vehicles, one in Colnbrook serving commercial customers in London and the Thames Valley, and another in Bristol. These vehicles use electricity generated from the waste they collect, sourced from Grundon's Energy from Waste (EfW) facility, supporting sustainable operation. Besides electric vehicles, Grundon is also exploring alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), to further reduce its environmental footprint and enhance air quality in urban areas.

In April 2024, Saitama City, located in Japan, teamed up with JFE Engineering to introduce battery-powered garbage trucks that produce zero emissions. These trucks will be powered by electricity generated from waste at Saitama's Clean Center Osaki, contributing to the city's decarbonization efforts. JFE Engineering, a Japan-based company, is known for manufacturing electric vehicle chargers and will play a key role in supporting this environmentally friendly initiative.

Major companies operating in the electric garbage van market are Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Motor Company, Tesla Inc., Daimler Trucks, Groupe Renault, Scania Group, Mitsubishi Motors, Iveco Group Company, Hino Motors, MAN Truck & Bus, Oshkosh Corporation, Terex Corporation, Heil Co., Kirchhoff Group, Peterbilt, McNeilus, Proterra, Lion Electric, Autocar Trucks, Bridgepart Truck Manufacturing, GreenPower Motor Company, Bollinger Motors, Curbtender, Cenntro Automotive, Workhorse Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electric garbage van market in 2025. The regions covered in the electric garbage van market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the electric garbage van market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The electric garbage van market consists of sales of front-loading electric garbage vans, side-loading electric garbage vans, dual-purpose electric garbage vans, custom electric garbage vans, and compacting electric garbage vans. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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