Hyroad Energy & Nikola: Bringing Back Sustainable EV Trucks

Come December 2025, Hyroad Energy will be bringing Nikola trucks back online.

Since July 2025, all cellular lines to production trucks have been shut off, leaving fleets without connectivity, live data or the ability to manage their vehicles digitally. 

Now, thanks to the acquisition, there is a path forward.

Hyroad Energy and Nikola

As the new owner of the largest Nikola fleet, Hyroad is launching a subscription service to restore full truck-to-cloud connectivity for all Nikola Tre BEV and FCEV trucks. 

That includes access to the Nikola Fleet web app, the Drive mobile app and continuous cellular data service.

This development marks a new chapter for the hydrogen trucking industry, as well as a significant boost for sustainable transport.

Hyroad Energy, a pioneer in hydrogen-powered transportation, has announced the acquisition of 113 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, spare parts, software platforms and IP assets from Nikola Corporation following its bankruptcy auction. 

The move gives Hyroad ownership of the largest Nikola fleet and a strong foundation to accelerate deployment of zero-emission, hydrogen-fuelled trucks.

"This acquisition significantly advances Hyroad's mission to provide turnkey hydrogen trucking solutions that reduce the complexity and risk typically associated with adopting zero-emission technologies," says Dmitry Serov, CEO and Founder of Hyroad Energy. 

"These trucks and the corresponding equipment and systems represent immediate capacity to put proven hydrogen fuel cell technology on the road to meet demand for zero-emission trucks."

The deal covers 103 brand-new Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, along with supporting software systems and operational infrastructure. 

Hyroad also aims to establish maintenance and parts facilities to support the growing fleet. 

The trucks will primarily operate in California, where Hyroad continues to develop hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.

Simplifying the hydrogen transition

Hyroad Energy’s model combines technology, infrastructure and service into one cohesive ecosystem. 

Through its hydrogen trucks-as-a-service model, the company offers fleets an all-inclusive solution covering trucks, maintenance, hydrogen supply and refuelling stations under a simple pay-per-mile structure.

This approach eliminates the complexity and high upfront cost often associated with adopting clean transport. 

By integrating vehicle provision, hydrogen production and refuelling under one umbrella, Hyroad ensures high utilisation, reduced downtime and competitive operating costs.

By scaling hydrogen production, reducing its carbon intensity and achieving cost parity with diesel, the company aims to fast-track the decarbonisation of heavy transport.

Engineering a net zero future

Nikola has long stood at the forefront of zero-emission vehicle innovation, with its battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks leading the charge towards cleaner logistics. 

“I am thrilled to help put the remaining trucks to work and support all the ones already out in the wild providing zero-emission moves to shippers,” writes Robert Kelly, Vice President of Business Development at Hyroad Energy, on LinkedIn.

Its 2023 Sustainability Impact Report shows Nikola achieved major milestones including the commercial launch of its Tre FCEV, the first hydrogen Class 8 truck assembled in the US, alongside 100 new sales orders and the introduction of its HYLA hydrogen energy brand. 

The company also developed modular refuelling stations and expanded into Canada.

Nikola’s sustainability strategy extends beyond vehicles. 

Its Arizona manufacturing facility is powered in part by solar energy and achieved a 45% waste diversion rate. 

Through initiatives such as battery recycling and remanufacturing, the company reclaimed 95% of lithium-ion battery materials, while fostering diversity and safety across its workforce.