Scania to start building electric semi trucks in China

Scania will begin manufacturing battery-electric trucks at its Rugao plant in China once it secures a license. CEO Christian Levin expects electric trucks to reach half of China's market by early 2027, with sales up nearly 80% in the first half of 2026.

• Rugao is Traton Group's first wholly-owned factory in China
• Chinese electric semi truck sales jumped almost 80% in H1 2026
• Electric trucks are on pace for over 30% of heavy truck sales this year
• The plant can build both diesel and battery-electric trucks on the same lines