This framing paper discusses how financing is affecting the transition towards electric trucks and how it can be part of the solution. It is part of a series of discussions on financing the transition to electric trucks. New and improved financial solutions will go a long way towards enabling a virtuous cycle of electrification that can:  

• Level the financial impact of using and providing electric road freight services.  
• Incentivize the market development of innovative truck ownership models and charging.  
• Support the education of the industry to navigate the transition to electric trucks.