The updated range will include semitrailer tractors and platform chassis with extended wheelbases, battery package options, and long cab variants based on the Actros design. All versions will retain key features of the eActros 600, such as the self-developed electric drive axle, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell technology, and 800-volt architecture.
The second-generation eActros 600, which entered production in late 2024, is designed for long-haul operations and offers a claimed range of 500 kilometres without intermediate charging. According to the manufacturer, the vehicle can travel more than 1,000 kilometres per day when charging during statutory driver breaks is possible. The truck is equipped with three LFP battery packs, each with a nominal capacity of 207 kWh, resulting in a total installed capacity of 621 kWh.
The eActros 600 is built for a gross combination mass of up to 44 tonnes and can achieve a payload of approximately 22 tonnes within the EU, subject to national regulations.
The forthcoming eArocs 400, intended for construction logistics in urban settings, will also incorporate components from the eActros 600. A small series is expected to launch in 2026. Meanwhile, production of the first-generation eActros 300/400 models will end by the close of 2025, while the eEconic line will continue unaffected.
Since deliveries began in December 2024, the eActros 600 has been tested under real-life conditions, including a 15,000-kilometre testing tour across 22 European countries and a 6,500-kilometre winter test through Northern Europe. The truck was named “International Truck of the Year 2025” by a jury of 24 commercial vehicle journalists, who cited the vehicle’s overall technological concept, including the electric axle and LFP battery system, as key factors in the award.
As part of its electrification strategy, Daimler Truck has highlighted the shortage of suitable charging infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles, with fewer than 1,000 points currently available across Europe. To address this, the company plans to establish a semi-public charging network under the TruckCharge brand, targeting over 3,000 fast-charging points in Europe by 2030. This initiative will complement Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON Group, and the Volvo Group, which aims to deploy 1,700 high-performance public charging points by 2027.
“The areas of application and thus the needs of our customers for battery-electric trucks are very diverse, especially with regard to payload and range,” said Achim Puchert, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. “With the new variants, which will build on the strengths of the eActros 600, we want to offer our customers the best from the Mercedes-Benz Trucks modular system.”
