Mercedes-Benz Trucks, part of commercial vehicle maker Daimler Truck Holding AG (OTC:DTGHF) (OTC:DTRUY), has launched electric long-haul truck eActros 600.
The high battery capacity of more than 600 kilowatt hours, an efficient electric drive axle developed in-house, enables the e-truck to achieve a range of 500 kilometers without intermediate charging.
Therefore, the eActros 600 will be able to travel significantly more than 1,000 kilometers per day.
In addition to CCS charging with up to 400 kW, the eActros 600 will later also enable megawatt charging (MCS).
The batteries can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes at a suitable charging station with an output of around one megawatt.
When it comes to profitability for fleet operators, the electric truck is intended to set new standards, over the long term replacing the majority of diesel trucks in the important long-haul transport segment, the company noted.
The start of series production is planned for the end of 2024. It also provides more than 80% CO2 savings compared to diesel-trucks over entire life cycle possible.
"It is characterized by highly innovative drive technology that can offer our customers particularly high energy efficiency and thus profitability," said Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
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