TRATON raises $997M in green financing for commercial EVs
OEM issued $586.6M green bond
TRATON Group secured 850 million euros ($997 million) in green financing through its first green bond and green loan to support investments in battery-electric commercial vehicles.
The commercial vehicle manufacturer issued a $586.6 million green bond with a 5.5-year maturity and a fixed coupon of 3.875%, according to today’s TRATON release. It also completed a $410.7 million bilateral green loan. TRATON completed both transactions under TRATON’s Green Finance Framework, launched in October 2025.
The financing will support projects tied to battery-electric commercial vehicles and emission-free mobility initiatives classified as clean transportation under International Capital Market Association Green Bond Principles, according to the release. Investor demand for the green bond reached approximately 5.4 times the issue size.
TRATON’s Green Finance Framework received a Dark Green rating from S&P Global Ratings, the highest category available, according to the release.
Editor’s note: All amounts have been converted to U.S. dollars.
The fourth annual Equipment Finance Connect at the C. Baldwin in Houston May 18-19 is the only event that brings together the equipment industry to share insights, attend discussions on crucial industry topics and network with peers. Learn more about the event and register here.
