- Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ third fully-electric HGV is joining the lineup, with the eActros 600 now going into production, following the current eActros 300 and 400 models.
- Series production of the firm’s longest-range electric truck yet has commenced at its facility in Wörth, Germany, being the first electric truck at the facility where all assembly takes place within a single hall – evidencing an increased efficiency in its EV operations.
- The eActros 600 will be a key model for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, existing as its long-range electric offering, which will be suitable to a much larger cohort of haulage firms.
eActros 600 production is underway
The eActros 600 was originally revealed back in 2023, and will be the longest-range electric truck available from the manufacturer yet. From a large 600kWh battery pack, the truck will be capable of 500 kilometres on a single charge, even at a gross weight with trailer of 40 tonnes – which Mercedes says is enough for a daily driving ability of over 1,000 kilometres, if the truck is recharged during mandatory driving breaks. That maximum charging speed is currently 400kW, though the eActros 600 is expected to adopt megawatt charging in the future.
This series production will help verify the mass production process of the vehicle, as the firm plans to ramp up production in the coming months. The initial vehicles produced from this will be used as demonstration trucks to further promote the eActros 600.
CEO of Daimler Truck, Karin Rådström, commented:
“The start of series production of our eActros 600 is a further proof of our ambition to transform the industry. With a range of 500 kilometers on a single battery charge, our eActros 600 is addressing the long-haul segment in Europe which is responsible for two-thirds of CO2 emissions from heavy road freight. Our battery-electric long-haul truck will therefore make a real difference.”
Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Operations, Jürgen Distl, added:
“As the lead plant in the production network of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the Wörth site plays a central role, particularly with regard to the integration of battery-electric models such as the eActros 600. However, we are tackling the transformation at all levels of our production network—including in the area of CO2-neutral production and our own supply chain: We are already being supplied by electric trucks today, and the complete electrification of delivery traffic into the Wörth plant is scheduled to take place by the end of 2026—the eActros 600 will play a decisive role in this.”
