On 13 May 2025, Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveiled the extension of its portfolio of electric heavy-duty vehicles based on the eActros 600 model. With the introduction of new configurations—such as semitrailer tractors and chassis cabs with extended wheelbases—the manufacturer aims to address the increasing diversity of logistical requirements related to range, payload and cab layout. Customers will be able to place orders for the new models starting from autumn 2025.
The eActros 600 features a proprietary electric drive axle, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs with a total installed capacity of 621 kWh, and an 800-volt onboard system. With a declared range of 500 kilometres without intermediate charging, the vehicle is positioned as a viable option even for long-distance routes, provided that suitable charging infrastructure is available.
The extended range will include versions with two battery packs, long cabs inspired by the traditional Actros design, and various roof configurations. These will retain the advanced driver assistance features and the latest digital onboard system, Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2. Through this modular system, Mercedes-Benz Trucks aims to offer a flexible and economically viable solution for battery-powered freight transport.
The company’s decision to end production of the first-generation eActros 300/400 by the end of 2025 marks the transition to a new era of high-performance electric trucks. Production of the eEconic for municipal services will continue, alongside the launch in 2026 of the eArocs 400 for urban construction work, which will also be based on components from the eActros 600.
Nevertheless, the transformation of the transport sector also hinges on the development of charging infrastructure. According to Daimler Truck, there are currently fewer than one thousand charging points for heavy-duty vehicles across Europe. To help close this gap, the Group has presented a plan for a semi-public network under the TruckCharge brand, aiming to install over 3,000 fast-charging stations by 2030. This initiative complements joint investments in the Milence public network, developed in partnership with Traton Group and Volvo Group, which targets the creation of 1,700 high-performance charging points by 2027.
