Daimler Truck has begun series production of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at its plant in Wörth am Rhein, Germany.

Mercedes-Benz’s third electric truck model after the eActros 300/400 and the eEconic, the eActros 600 is designed for long-haul applications. It boasts up to 500 km of range, depending on the specific application and ambient conditions. Its three battery packs, each with 207 kWh, provide a total installed capacity of 621 kWh.

The eActros 600 is manufactured on the existing assembly line of the Wörth A-series production alongside diesel-drive trucks. It is the first electric truck from Wörth to be assembled in one production hall. Its battery-electric drive components, including electric axles, transmission components and front boxes, are supplied by company plants in Mannheim, Gaggenau and Kassel.

The truck will contribute to the complete electrification of delivery traffic into the Wörth plant by the end of 2026, according to the company.

“Our eActros 600 is addressing the long-haul segment in Europe which is responsible for two thirds of CO₂ emissions from heavy road freight,” said Daimler Truck CEO Karin Rådström.

Source: Daimler Truck