Rivella and Schöni Transport rely on electromobility
The Rivella Group and Schöni Transport are expanding their collaboration in the name of sustainability: four new electric trucks will transport the Rivella Group's beverages across Switzerland in future - using solar power from the roof of the logistics center in Rothrist, among other things.
The eye-catching red and light blue canvas design makes it impossible to overlook what is on the road here in an environmentally friendly way: Rivella and Focuswater drinks, delivered by Schöni Transport. The new Renault E-Tech e-trucks, model T BEV 6×2, are another joint project by the two Rothrist-based family businesses to benefit the environment. A hydrogen truck in Rivella design, «Hydrollino», has already been driving on Swiss roads for four years.
Schöni continues to expand its e-fleet
With the four new vehicles, Schöni Transport is expanding its electric fleet to a total of 15 trucks in national use. This brings the company a step closer to its ambitious sustainability goals: «Since 2025, we have been operating our national fleet more than 90 percent fossil-free,» explains owner Daniel Schöni. By 2030, emissions in Scope 1 and 2 are also to be reduced by 30% compared to the reference year 2023. «The new Rivella e-trucks are another important step for us on this path.»
In the medium term, Schöni plans to expand its e-fleet to 30 vehicles. The electric trucks are charged at one of the company's eight charging stations - including with the company's own solar power from the roof of the logistics center in Rothrist.
Together for net zero
For the Rivella Group, the e-trucks are also a strong signal in terms of climate protection. «We believe in electromobility as a promising solution for the future. The fact that our beverages are now being delivered to our customers not only with hydrogen and bio-diesel, but now also with solar power, is very pleasing. As a company, we can only achieve net zero together,» says Maarten Lauwerijssen, Head of Technology & Innovation and in this role responsible for the Rivella Group's sustainability efforts.
The beverage manufacturer has already made great progress in its direct emissions in recent years thanks to the consistent use of hydro and solar power as well as new, energy- and water-efficient facilities. In order to achieve the net-zero target in the long term, it relies on partners who are following the same path - such as Schöni Transport with its commitment to fossil-free logistics.
The four new Renault E-Tech T BEV 6×2 electric trucks have a battery capacity of 540 kWh and a range of up to 360 kilometers. The total weight of the train is 42 tons, with an expected payload of 22,800 kilograms - the equivalent of around 36 pallets or 46,656 half-litre Rivella bottles. In October 2025, Schöni was awarded the Swiss Climate Label for the fifth time - this time with the ’Bronze’ label.
