This is not an electric truck designed only for city deliveries or short regional loops. By pairing a full-size XG cab with a battery-electric drivetrain, DAF Trucks is testing whether electric trucks can fit into the same working patterns as conventional long-haul vehicles.
The main change compared with earlier electric trucks is the cab. The XG and XG+ Electric use the same cab architecture as DAF’s longest diesel trucks, rather than a shortened or adapted sleeper. Compared with the XF, the cab is 33 centimetres longer and taller, creating a total interior volume of 12.5 cubic metres.
Inside, there is enough headroom to stand upright, with a standing height of up to 2.2 metres. The bed measures 80 centimetres wide along its entire length, which matters for drivers spending several nights in the truck rather than returning home daily.
The main change compared with earlier electric trucks is the cab. Photo credits @ DAF
Powertrain aimed at motorway work
The XG and XG+ Electric are powered by the PACCAR EX-D2 electric drivetrain, delivering between 270 and 350 kW and up to 2,400 Nm of torque. Unlike many electric trucks that rely on a single-speed setup, this system uses two electric motors combined with a three-speed transmission.
The idea is to keep energy use under control at motorway speeds and under heavier loads.
The XG and XG+ Electric are powered by the PACCAR EX-D2 electric drivetrain. Photo: DAF
DAF offers the XG and XG+ Electric with three to five battery packs, mounted modularly on the chassis. The configuration can be chosen based on the job: fewer batteries for higher payload and faster charging, or more batteries for longer stretches between charging stops.
With five battery packs, DAF states that the truck can cover more than 500 kilometres on a single charge. More importantly, the company frames the vehicle around daily operation rather than one-off range figures. With planned charging during breaks, it suggests that over 1,000 kilometres per day is possible in electric operation.
Charging times depend on battery configuration. A version with three battery packs can be charged from 10% to 80% in just over 45 minutes, which fits into longer breaks rather than overnight stops only.
Like the rest of DAF’s electric range, the XG and XG+ Electric use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. These batteries do not use cobalt or nickel and are designed to handle daily charging up to 100% without accelerated wear.
To support range and energy efficiency, the XG and XG+ Electric use the same aerodynamic measures as DAF’s latest diesel models. These include a tapered cab shape, a curved windscreen, side skirts and deflectors, and camera-based mirror systems.
The XG and XG+ Electric use the same aerodynamic measures as DAF’s latest diesel models. Photo @ DAF
Services wrapped around the vehicle
DAF presents the XG and XG+ Electric as part of a broader package rather than a stand-alone truck. Charging equipment and energy storage are offered via PACCAR Power Solutions, maintenance through DAF MultiSupport contracts, and vehicle data through PACCAR Connect. Financing options are available via PACCAR Financial.
From an operator’s point of view, this reflects the fact that electric long-haul trucks require tighter coordination between vehicle, charging and planning than diesel equivalents.
