MAN Truck & Bus has launched a tender to deploy battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on nearly 40 logistics routes across its inbound network, aiming to begin series operations in 2026. The move is part of the company’s efforts to decarbonise its own supply chains, with trucks in the network currently covering up to 165 million kilometres annually.
According to the manufacturer, the contracts for the new routes are expected to be awarded promptly. The objective is to replace diesel-powered vehicles with electric trucks across key logistics corridors connected to MAN production sites.
In parallel with the tender launch, MAN is working with logistics provider DB Schenker to assess the performance of fully electric eTGX trucks in real-world conditions. The test operation involves two daily round trips on the Bamberg–Munich and Bamberg–Nuremberg routes. DB Schenker reports an average energy consumption of 121 kilowatt hours per 100 kilometres during winter conditions and positive feedback from drivers involved in the trial.
As part of the initiative, MAN has expanded the charging infrastructure at its Munich plant, enabling electric trucks to recharge near unloading points. Additional infrastructure is being developed at the MAN service centre in Karlsfeld, where four 400-kW charging stations are being constructed with space for articulated vehicle combinations.
The Karlsfeld project forms part of MAN’s collaboration with energy company E.ON, through which around 400 public charging points are planned across 170 locations in Europe. Of these, approximately 125 will be located in Germany. The charging stations are being installed at MAN service centres and will be accessible to electric trucks from other manufacturers.
To date, over 150 MAN eTGX trucks have been deployed by logistics companies including DB Schenker, Duvenbeck, Dachser, Dräxlmaier, and Koopman. These vehicles form part of an initial pre-series batch of 200 electric trucks manufactured in 2024. According to MAN, the fleet has so far accumulated nearly one million kilometres of real-world operation, with average energy consumption of around 100 kilowatt hours per 100 kilometres. Based on this data and the use of 100% renewable electricity, the vehicles are estimated to have saved approximately 820 tonnes of CO₂ compared to diesel trucks.
The company is also offering consulting services to support transport firms transitioning to electric vehicles. This includes route analysis, charging infrastructure planning, and access to digital tools for managing electric truck operations across borders. Charging services are integrated through MAN’s Charge & Go platform, which consolidates planning and billing.
