According to MAN, the battery-electric trucks are handling daily distances of 400 to 600 kilometres in long-haul operations, with at least one unit covering 800 kilometres per day using intermediate charging. The average consumption across the fleet, despite winter conditions, is reported to be 106 kWh per 100 kilometres.
Based on these performance figures, MAN estimates that the fleet has already saved approximately 400 tonnes of CO₂—assuming 100% green electricity was used. Over an estimated vehicle lifetime of 1.2 million kilometres per truck, the company projects potential CO₂ savings of around 120,000 tonnes.
The trucks are part of MAN’s eTGX and eTGS range, which will enter full-scale production in May 2025. Until then, vehicles from the first pre-series are being delivered to customers on a rolling basis.
Dr Frederik Zohm, Executive Board Member for Research and Development at MAN Truck & Bus, commented:
“Even before large-scale production begins, we are gathering valuable practical experience with these vehicles together with our customers. Our concept of high battery modularity and a range suitable for long-distance transport is proving very successful.”
One area of particular interest to customers is the ultra-lowliner version of the eTruck, designed for high-volume logistics. This variant offers a semitrailer height of just 950 mm and a short wheelbase, while still accommodating the vehicle’s maximum battery capacity.
DB Schenker, one of the early adopters, reports that the eTGX is performing efficiently on daily routes.
“So far, the truck has been running smoothly and shows lower consumption compared to other e-trucks used on similar routes,” said William Kratsch, who oversees Direct Operations at DB Schenker.
Full-scale production of MAN’s electric trucks will begin in mid-2025, but the manufacturer appears to be positioning itself ahead of the curve by collecting real-world feedback during this pre-launch phase. MAN is also offering customers support through its eMobility Consulting programme, which includes tailored deployment analysis, charging infrastructure planning, and access to its Charge & Go service.
