Tims puts two Class 8 EVs on the road

Tim Hortons has taken delivery of its first two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to transport food and beverage products from distribution centres to some of the company’s 4,000 outlets across the country.

The zero-tailpipe emission vehicles are the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in Tim Hortons’s fleet and will support the company’s sustainability targets, operating out of the distribution centres in Guelph, Ontario, and Langley, British Columbia.

“As part of our Tims For Good sustainability platform we’re always working on developing better solutions for how we serve our millions of guests each and every day,” said Axel Schwan, president of Tim Hortons.

“We’re really excited to now have one of the first electric transport trucks of its kind on the road here in Canada and another coming very soon. Each electric truck is expected to travel up to 100,000 kilometres per year while producing zero tailpipe emissions and reduce our use of more than 25,000 litres of diesel fuel per vehicle annually.”

Through its sustainability platform, Tims For Good, Tim Hortons has demonstrated a commitment to building a more sustainable path forward with the philosophy that even the smallest of changes can add up to making a big impact. The company is excited to take another step forward with Tims For Good by utilizing the zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks.

Tim Hortons’ Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks will travel 150 to 200 kilometres daily on routes from the distribution centres to local stores and restaurants.

The trucks have a six-battery pack configuration, which can cover up to 440 kilometres on a single charge and obtain an 80 percent charge in as little as 90 minutes, making electrification viable for a wide range of local and regional fleet operations. To support the battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric trucks, Tim Hortons installed DC fast chargers at each distribution centre.

The Volvo VNR Electric truck deployed in Guelph will be supported by Expressway Trucks in Ontario – the first Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer in Ontario. The Volvo VNR Electric truck deployed in Langley will be supported by Pacific Coast Heavy Trucks Group – the first Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer in B.C. Both dealerships worked with Tim Hortons to identify the ideal Volvo VNR Electric configuration and routes to ensure the battery-electric truck would meet the needs of its daily operations.