The European Investment Bank (EIB), is investing €25 million in German startup Trailer Dynamics, a pioneer in trailer electrification technology. This funding will accelerate the company’s scaleup, production, and market rollout, reinforcing Europe’s technological leadership in the electrification of freight transport.
Trailer Dynamics’ e-trailer technology offers a breakthrough solution for decarbonising heavy road transport. By pairing a conventional truck unit with an electrically-powered trailer with its own battery and electric motor, logistics operators can cut fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to diesel-only lorries.
When combined with electric truck units these can extend the range from around 400 km to 700 km meaning fewer charging stops and more deliveries per day, and making long-haul zero-emission transport a reality. Its innovative powertrain software ensures efficiency, safety, and full interoperability for logistics fleets.
Nicola Beer, Vice-President of EIB said, ”The energy transition cannot wait – it needs solutions that deliver real impact today and compete head-on with fossil-based methods. Trailer Dynamics’ e-trailer technology does exactly that: cutting emissions, reducing fuel costs, and extending electric truck range without compromising on performance or affordability. By backing this innovation, we’re helping Europe accelerate towards cleaner, smarter freight transport.”
Michael W. Nimtsch, CFO of Trailer Dynamics said, ”We are genuinely excited to join forces with the European Investment Bank and to have their support behind our electrified trailer technology. The funding provided by the EIB represents a strong vote of confidence in our mission and will play a crucial role in scaling our solution across Europe. This partnership is more than a milestone for us – it’s a meaningful step toward accelerating decarbonisation across commercial transport and proving that cleaner freight is within reach.”
Europe’s freight sector faces mounting pressure to cut emissions and costs, with growing zero-emission and electric-trailer usage across leading EU fleets. Electrification is the most effective way to do this, but operators are held back by the limited battery range and availability of electric truck units, and a large existing stock of diesel trucks. Trailer Dynamics’ solution enables operators to act now, bridging the truck electrification gap, reducing emissions from existing diesel fleets while extending the capabilities of new electric trucks.
The new technology will help logistics companies adapt to challenges of limited electric truck range, rising fuel costs and tightening regulations
Additionally, new European and national rules are driving change in freight transport, with the European Parliament approving stricter CO₂ standards for trucks, buses and trailers. Trailers now face targets—a 10% emissions reduction by 2030 and certification requirements from 2024 onward. This is accelerating investment in smarter, electric trailers, with fleet operators needing to upgrade to remain compliant and competitive.
Trailer Dynamics’ technology will allow manufacturers to reduce emissions of trailers by 10% by 2030, and avoid facing substantial penalties per trailer. The EIB loan is supported by the InvestEU programme, which aims to trigger more than €372 billion in additional investment in new technologies until 2027. The deal is aligned with the InvestEU objective of promoting research, development and innovation.
