Key points:
- The model-year 2027 MAN TGE will gain an intersection assistant that can apply the brakes automatically when a collision becomes an immediate threat.
- Improved fatigue and attention monitoring will be standard on all new TGE vans.
- Predictive speed adaptation will be available only on N1 vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tonnes.
- The next-generation electric MAN eTGX is expected to deliver up to 660 km in 4×2 form and up to 720 km in the planned 6×2-4 version.
- Orders for the new eTGX are scheduled to open in early April 2027, with production planned for summer 2027.
MAN unveiled the TGE updates on 22 September 2026. Production of model-year 2027 vehicles began in early September at the company’s plant in Września. The changes are aimed at situations that present particular challenges in urban and regional delivery work, including crossing intersections, spending long periods behind the wheel and driving through areas where speed limits change.
With model year 2027, we are once again raising the level of active safety in the MAN TGE. Our assistance systems support drivers precisely where the risk of an accident is greatest, says Martin Imhoff, who oversees van marketing and product management at MAN Truck & Bus.
TGE can warn about cross traffic — and brake if needed
One of the most important additions to the MAN TGE is an intersection assistant designed to detect cross traffic as the van enters an intersection.
When the system identifies cross traffic that could create a dangerous situation, it warns the driver in good time. Alerts are issued in stages, and the vehicle can brake automatically if a collision is imminent.
MAN stresses that the assistant’s performance depends on its technical capabilities and prevailing road conditions. It is not a substitute for watching the road or for the driver’s own response.
The feature could be particularly useful in urban traffic, where delivery vans repeatedly cross intersections while serving shops, warehouses, parcel collection points and customers.
Mirror-mounted camera monitors driver attention
MAN has also upgraded its driver-attention and fatigue-monitoring system.
A multifunction camera integrated into the interior rear-view mirror looks for signs of fatigue and distraction by assessing factors including the driver’s gaze direction and eye activity. It issues a warning when necessary.
The improved attention and fatigue-monitoring system will be standard equipment on all model-year 2027 MAN TGE vehicles.
MAN says the system analyses only signals related to the driver’s level of attention and does not store personal data.
Adaptive cruise control looks ahead to curves and intersections
The update also covers adaptive cruise control. Its new predictive function will combine navigation data, traffic information and signs detected by the camera.
The system will use that information to anticipate where speed needs to be reduced and adjust it before curves, intersections or sections with lower speed limits.
According to MAN, anticipating road conditions should make driving smoother, reduce the number of braking interventions and ease the workload for both the driver and the vehicle.
There is an important limitation, however: predictive speed adaptation will be offered only on N1 TGE vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. It will therefore not be available on every MAN van configuration.
Electric eTGX targets up to 720 km between charges
At the same time, MAN is expanding its offering for heavy transport. The next-generation electric eTGX combines improved aerodynamics with greater usable battery capacity and more effective energy recuperation during braking.
Orders for the new eTGX are scheduled to open in early April 2027, with production planned for summer 2027. MAN notes that this timetable could still change.
In the 4×2 tractor, six battery packs provide a combined nominal capacity of up to 552 kWh. According to the manufacturer, that is enough for up to 660 km without an intermediate charge.
The planned three-axle 6×2-4 tractor is expected to go farther still. Adding a seventh battery pack raises total nominal capacity to 644 kWh and the claimed maximum range to 720 km.
These figures are supplied by the manufacturer for defined operating conditions. The actual distance between charges will depend on factors including the weight of the vehicle combination, road conditions, temperature and how the vehicle is used. MAN says the 6×2-4 should cover more than 600 km in typical long-haul operations.
More range without heavier battery modules
The new battery generation is designed to deliver up to 10% more usable energy than its predecessor while retaining the existing module weight and dimensions.
MAN puts the unladen weight of the 4×2 tractor at around 10.7 tonnes. With a standard trailer, the manufacturer says the combination can offer up to 25 tonnes of payload, comparable with a diesel-powered combination.
The revised front end of the cab is intended to reduce aerodynamic drag. Combined with improved regenerative braking and the new battery generation, this is expected to deliver up to a 3% improvement in the eTGX’s energy efficiency compared with the previous generation.
Charging during the driver’s break
MAN is also expanding the practical use of megawatt charging. Its MCS technology can deliver up to 750 kW in the company’s electric trucks, making it possible to recharge the battery from 20% to 80% in around 30 minutes when suitable infrastructure is available.
This capability is not debuting with the new eTGX generation. MAN has been producing eTGX and eTGS trucks equipped with MCS since July 2026.
The manufacturer says charging can be scheduled alongside the driver’s mandatory break. In practice, making full use of the truck’s capabilities will depend on whether chargers with sufficient output are available along freight routes.
The TGE and eTGX updates address different transport requirements. The van focuses on safety in urban and regional operations, while the electric eTGX prioritises range, energy efficiency and the ability to handle long-haul work.
