Ever since Tesla revealed their Cyber Truck, the myth that electric trucks have no power or torque has been busted. Now, thinkers are wondering when we’ll start to see more commercial and government vehicles being electric. From public buses and ambulances to tow trucks, the possibilities for electric automobiles is endless. It would be a great push for Canada and inspiring for private sectors if we began to see electric powered fire trucks, cop cars and roadside assistance vehicles. However, it may be too soon for the technology to transition quite yet. After all, emergency vehicles need to be reliable, and there’s still risk in electric vehicles running low on battery in the middle of providing service.
Unlike conventional gas powered cars that can consistently be powered and gas levels observed, electric vehicles still have new technology and aren’t as reliable as gas or diesel powered vehicles. Therefore, I believe we won’t see electric tow trucks or other emergency vehicles prevalent on the roads of Canada until the technology becomes more reliable. But we’re very close to seeing that.
Once things like the Cyber Truck and electric 18-wheelers become common place, we can expect to see the transition of more vehicles entering the electric space.
I predict that by 2030 electric tow trucks will be common, although it may be another decade, up to 2040, before they completely replace gas powered tow trucks. We’d also need to see way more electric car charging stations around Canada in order to support the growth of electric vehicles on our roads. We’d need just as many electric car charging stations as we have gas stations now. In the meantime, I’ll be crossing my fingers.