It’s one of the first times the new 40-tonne eActros 600 has been used on UK roads; and possibly the first time it has carried Formula 1 cars. With a 600kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery and up to 500 km of range, the truck is designed for long-haul logistics. Using megawatt charging, it can recharge from 20% to 80% in just 25 minutes.
While the Brackley–Silverstone route is relatively short, Mercedes-AMG says the move is part of a broader push to decarbonise its logistics operations. In 2024, 98% of its European race and marketing trucks ran on HVO100 biofuel. The team now plans to gradually expand its electric fleet during future race seasons.
“The nature of F1 means we are heavily involved in logistics,” the team stated. “Given the global footprint of our sport, managing our Scope 3 emissions is crucial to our ambitions.”
Charging infrastructure for electric HGVs remains limited, particularly for long-distance operations, the company admits. However, short-haul deployments like this one offer an immediate opportunity to cut emissions and gain real-world experience with electric trucks.
Mass production of the eActros 600 is expected to begin later this year. Several logistics operators across Europe are currently trialling the vehicle.
