The company says they can drive up to 135 miles on a full charge, and that should be enough for a full day's work because the aerial lift uses a separate battery.
MidAmerican already has about 100 electric vehicles, mainly cars and minivans, but this is the first attempt to electrify its medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
The company says one benefit customers will notice is how quiet the new trucks are when crews are working in neighborhoods at night.
