As of August 2025, according to public data, a group of private companies in Colombia is operating more than 270 four-wheeled electric vehicles (EVs) for urban delivery, refrigerated logistics, and medium/heavy-duty freight.
According to Mobility Portal Latinoamérica, leading the pack are Bimbo, PepsiCo, Grupo Éxito, Coca-Cola FEMSA, Bavaria, TCC, Grupo Nutresa/Opperar, Alquería, and DHL Express.
In a context where electric vehicle sales have reached 9,000 units so far this year, what are the volumes and applications of electric fleets in Colombia?
Bimbo Colombia has consolidated the largest reported private fleet: 100 electric utility vehicles for distribution in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and Barranquilla, after adding 50 units in 2023. The company claims to have the largest number of electric delivery vehicles in Latin America within its sector.
PepsiCo Colombia incorporated 54 BYD T4K light trucks in 2025 for urban distribution, as part of its pep+ decarbonisation strategy. In January 2024, it also began operating a Scania electric tractor-trailer on the Funza–Tenjo route, considered a milestone in the country.
Coca-Cola FEMSA Colombia deployed 22 electric cargo vehicles (trucks and vans) for distribution in Bogotá in September 2023, with a projection to reach 45 by the end of that year. They indicated that operations are expected to expand to other regional capitals.
Bavaria was among the pioneers: since 2021, it has operated 22 electric trucks via Renting Colombia, for urban distribution in Medellín and Bogotá.
TCC took a leap in January 2025 with 20 medium-duty Foton FKR 3.4 EV trucks, deployed in Bogotá, Medellín, Barranquilla, and Cartagena, aimed at urban parcel delivery.
Grupo Nutresa and its logistics operator Opperar are leading in electric refrigerated logistics: they operate 12 fully electric trucks equipped with electric refrigeration systems (Thermo King), implemented via Renting Colombia since 2023 and confirmed in their 2024 Sustainability Report.
Alquería operates 4 multi-temperature electric refrigerated vehicles, presented as the first of their kind in the country for the dairy supply chain.
DHL Express Colombia added 11 fully electric Renault Master E-Tech vans in 2023 for operations in Bogotá and Medellín; the figure is cited in sector press releases and the company’s corporate reports.
Heavy-duty electric vehicles: from pilots to early use cases
In March 2024, Postobón—together with Renting Colombia—unveiled its first Stark electric tractor unit (6×4 configuration), with a combined GVW of 52 tonnes and rapid charging at 180 kW.
The vehicle operates routes in Antioquia and was announced as a national milestone for the industry.
At the same time, PepsiCo and Scania announced in February 2024 the first electric tractor-trailer associated with a multinational consumer goods company in Colombia, with a declared range of up to 250 km for regional cycles and a project for gradual scaling.
These developments show that heavy-duty electrification has begun to move beyond the pilot phase towards concrete operational applications, albeit with planned routes, dedicated infrastructure, and short distances to ensure vehicle availability.
Vehicle models and providers: what’s the trend?
In the light and medium-duty segment, the most common vehicles are the BYD T4K (PepsiCo), Foton FKR 3.4 EV (TCC), and Stärk models from 3.1 to 4.0 tonnes (used by various operators).
Reported cases feature LFP batteries and urban ranges suitable for last-mile delivery and overnight charging windows.
The Foton FKR 3.4 EV offers around 3.4 tonnes of payload and up to 23.7 m³ of cargo volume, key for parcel delivery and retail. The Stärk e-Truck offers configurations ranging from 1.4 to 4.0 tonnes, including electric refrigeration solutions for dairy and meat products.
In the heavy segment, the Stark E-Tracto 6×4 (Auteco) and Scania 25P (PepsiCo) represent two pathways: purpose-built platforms with GVWs up to 52 tonnes, and regional applications with ranges between 100–250 km and high-power DC charging.
Purchase vs. leasing and the role of fleet operators
Corporate leasing is a key enabler.
Bavaria structured its adoption through Renting Colombia starting in 2021, while Nutresa/Opperar implemented its 12 refrigerated vehicles under the same scheme.
Operating leases reduce capital expenditure (CAPEX), transfer technological risk, and allow for faster fleet renewal as battery energy density improves.
Other companies prefer direct purchase, especially for light-duty fleets (vans), where the total cost of ownership (TCO) is already competitive in urban operations with high annual mileage and overnight depot charging.
PepsiCo and Bimbo are examples of scale-up via ownership or hybrid financing models.
