Mercedes-Benz Trucks is expanding its lineup of battery-electric trucks and introducing a new generation of the eActros. From October 2025, transport companies will be able to order the eActros 400 and the eActros 600 in numerous variants. According to the manufacturer, this generation of models replaces the previous eActros 300 and 400, which will be phased out at the end of 2025.
Flexibility for different use profiles
The new vehicles are intended to give companies in long-haul and distribution transport more options in terms of range, payload, and cab equipment. According to the manufacturer, the eActros will in the future be available with two or three battery packs. The eActros 400 model has two lithium iron phosphate batteries with a total capacity of 414 kilowatt-hours. This enables a 6x2 chassis in distribution transport at 20 degrees Celsius and partial loading to achieve a range of up to 480 kilometers. The eActros 600, with three battery packs and 621 kilowatt-hours, is designed for longer routes and can achieve ranges of up to 560 kilometers in the most fuel-efficient configuration.
With the lower own weight of the eActros 400, the maximum payload
increases to 9.5 tons. In combination with a standard trailer, the possible payload, according to the company, is more than 25 tons, and thus on the level of comparable diesel trucks.
Charging and drive technology
Both models come standard with CCS2 interface up to 400 kilowatts. Two battery packs require around 46 minutes, three packs about 70 minutes to charge from ten to eighty percent. For long-haul operation, Mercedes-Benz Trucks plans to offer the eActros 600 in the future with the option for the so-called megawatt charging.
Both the eActros 600 and the eActros 400 feature an integrated electric axle with two electric motors and a four-speed transmission. The continuous power is 400 kilowatts, the peak power 600 kilowatts. Through recuperation, the driver can recover energy when braking, which extends the range and protects the brakes.
Driver cabs and comfort
Customers can choose between two cabin variants. The familiar L-cab with a width of 2.30 meters and low entry is designed for frequent entry and exit as well as shorter trips. The aerodynamically optimized Procabin offers more space and comfort for long-haul journeys, including a flat floor, improved sense of
space and numerous comfort features. Both cabs are equipped with the new Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2, which provides voice control, EV-specific navigation and real-time information on energy consumption.
Safety and assistance systems
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is integrating in the second generation of the eActros a new electronic platform with significantly increased computing power and 270-degree surround sensing. The vehicles are equipped with assistance systems such as Active Brake Assist 6, Active Sideguard Assist 2, Front Guard Assist and Active Drive Assist 3 for partially automated driving. From February 2026, additional systems are to be introduced that meet the forthcoming EU General Safety Regulation requirements. This includes among others the further-developed Attention Assist 2, which uses an infrared camera to monitor the driver's attention.
Digital services and charging infrastructure
According to Daimler Truck, digital solutions should simplify the integration of electric trucks into existing fleets. Through platforms such as TruckLive, My Truckpoint and Fleetboard, charging processes can be planned, vehicle data monitored, and software updates wirelessly deployed. Drivers can also receive real-time warnings about traffic disruptions.
In parallel, Daimler Truck is building its own charging network for electric trucks under the brand
name Truckcharge. By 2030, more than 3,000 fast charging points in Europe are to be installed. With this, the company aims to improve the availability of charging infrastructure, which, according to management, is crucial for the economical operation of battery-electric long-haul vehicles.
Financing and entry into electromobility
For transport companies planning to switch to electromobility, Daimler Truck offers various financing and leasing models. The product “eService Leasing” combines mileage leasing with a comprehensive service contract and guaranteed residual value. In addition, flexible rental offers via Charterway exist in Germany, bundling maintenance, insurance and statutory inspections into a monthly rate.
Importance for the transport industry
The new models are intended to make battery-electric road freight more economically attractive. Mercedes-Benz Trucks emphasizes that the second eActros generation, thanks to modular configurations, offers tailor-made solutions for different use profiles. At the same time, the company stresses that the success of the transformation depends on expanding charging infrastructure. "For the transformation to succeed, the expansion of charging infrastructure must keep pace with the vehicles and operations must be profitable for our customers," said Achim Puchert, Chairman of the Board of Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Source: Daimler
