Mack Trucks adds 12 new Certified Electric Vehicle dealers in North America

Mack Trucks has added 12 new Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer locations to its network, reaching a total of 65 EV-certified locations in North America. Mack now has certified EV dealer locations in 29 states and four Canadian provinces, marking a 23 percent increase in certified locations since May 2024. The certification enables dealerships to provide comprehensive sales and service support for Mack's growing electric vehicle lineup, including the Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse truck and the Mack MD Electric medium-duty vehicle. 

"The continued expansion of our certified EV dealership network demonstrates our commitment, and our dealers' commitment, to a sustainable future," says Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. "Together with our Mack dealers, we help make this possible by offering customers support from the purchase of the vehicle, seeking of incentives, infrastructure readiness, and training to help them better acclimate to the new technology and to further the adoption of EV vehicles." 

The latest round of certifications adds strategic locations in key markets: 

Northeast Region 

• O'Connor Motor Company - Portland, Maine 

Central Region 

• Interstate Trucksource Inc - Romulus, Michigan 
• Kriete Truck Center Green Bay - De Pere, Wisconsin 
• Kriete Truck Center Sheboygan - Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Southwest Region 

• Tri-State Truck Center - Memphis, Tennessee 
• Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc. - Dallas, Texas 

Western Region 

• TEC Equipment - San Diego, California 
• Tri-State Truck & Equipment, Inc - Billings, Montana 

Canada 

• Vision Truck Group - Brantford, Ontario 
• Vision Truck Group - Etobicoke, Ontario 
• Vision Truck Group - Stoney Greek, Ontario 
• Volvo Lac St-Jean - Saint-Prime, Quebec 

Today, Mack Trucks has EV-certified dealer locations across the following states — Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin — and four Canadian provinces — Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. 

Investment in electric infrastructure and expertise

Achieving EV certification requires significant dealer investment in infrastructure and expertise, says Mack. Dealers must complete comprehensive technical training programs, upgrade facilities with high-capacity charging infrastructure, and maintain specialized safety protocols. 

Many certified locations have also established dedicated EV support teams to assist customers with route planning, charging strategies, and accessing available incentives. The Mack LR Electric refuse truck, with its 376 kWh battery capacity and 4,051 pound-per-foot of peak torque, has demonstrated its capability in demanding applications. 

Batteries and braking systems

The copper-coloured Bulldog hood ornament, signifies its fully electric drivetrain powered by four NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are charged through a 150kW SAEJ1772-compliant charging system, which powers both the vehicle propulsion and all onboard accessories through integrated 12V, 24V, and 600V circuits. 

The truck's two-stage regenerative braking system maximizes energy efficiency by recapturing power during frequent stops, particularly beneficial as the payload increases throughout collection routes. The Mack MD Electric, available in both Class 6 and Class 7 configurations, continues to gain traction in urban delivery applications. The vehicle's flexible battery options (150kWh or 240kWh) and exempt status from the 12 percent Federal Excise Tax make it an attractive option for fleet operators looking to electrify their operations.