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Colwood Becomes First Municipality on Vancouver Island to Deploy All-Electric RIZON Truck
May 23, 2025
● City of Colwood is the first municipality on Vancouver Island to deploy a RIZON all-electric truck, integrating the e16M model into its municipal operations.
● The delivery highlights growing municipal demand for zero-emission fleet solutions and supports Canada’s push toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
Colwood, British Columbia – May 23, 2025 – The City of Colwood has become the first municipality on Vancouver Island to deploy a RIZON all-electric truck—an e16M model—marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable operations.
The Class 4 medium-duty truck—upfitted with a dump body—will be integrated into Colwood’s municipal wellness and public works services. The vehicle supports a broader initiative to reduce fleet emissions while maintaining dependable day-to-day performance across city operations.
“Colwood’s adoption of a RIZON truck is a great example of how local governments can lead the charge toward zero-emission transportation,” said Andreas Deuschle, Global Head of RIZON Truck. “We are proud to support municipalities like Colwood as they take real action to build healthier, more sustainable communities through innovative fleet choices.”
The delivery caps a busy month for RIZON, which also completed handovers in Vancouver and Quebec.
Demand for Zero-emission Solutions
RIZON Truck launched in Canada in 2024 to help meet the demand for zero-emission vehicles as the government aims for net-zero emissions by 2050. The Canadian government has established an incentive program to encourage fleets to electrify, prompting companies and municipalities to explore sustainable fleet options for improved environmental performance and operational efficiency.
EV Incentives
RIZON trucks qualify for the Canadian government’s Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty-Zero-Emission-Vehicles (iMHZEV) program, which has been in effect since 2022. A RIZON truck will qualify for approximately $75,000 at the point of sale under this program.
RIZON trucks may qualify for additional provincial incentives of up to $75,000 in B.C.
RIZON Dealer Network Across Canada
RIZON’s current network of dealers in Canada includes nine locations across British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec with plans to expand to other locations in the near future.
RIZON Truck Canada
RIZON trucks are distributed in Canada exclusively by RIZON Truck Canada, a leading zero-emission truck distributor. RIZON Truck Canada is based in Surrey, BC, and is a subsidiary of Velocity Vehicle Group, one of the largest full-service commercial truck dealerships in North America, and one of the most experienced electric truck dealers in the world.
RIZON Trucks at a Glance
RIZON is Daimler Truck’s ninth, and newest, brand and represents its dedication to zero-emission transportation. The brand and its trucks were announced to the public for the first time during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in May of 2023, in Anaheim, California, and are currently in operation for customers on American and Canadian streets.
The class 4-5 medium-duty battery-electric vehicles will range from 15,995 to 18,850 lb. in gross vehicle weight (GVW) for Canadian customers and can run up to 177 km (for M-size variant with 2 battery packs) and up to 257 km (L-size variant with 3 battery packs) on a single charge*.
RIZON trucks are capable of being charged by two types of battery charging systems: DC Fast Charging (via CCS1 connector), and less expensive Level 2 AC Charging (via J1772 connector). This flexibility allows customers to charge their truck today while being ready for DC Fast chargers in the future.
*As of October 2023 under standard testing conditions with 50% payload. The range may vary based on environment, conditions, battery health/charge level, recuperation usage, road traffic/profile, and style of driving.
For press inquiries, please contact the RIZON Communications Team:
Michael Carter, RIZON Lead Spokesperson
Charlene Ede, RIZON Head of Global Communications & Marketing
For more information, visit the Official RIZON Website.