The eActros 600 from Mercedes-Benz is already operating in the fleets of companies across much of Europe

Since its launch last November, the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 has continued to gain ground in the European market, joining the fleets of multiple companies across the continent. The German manufacturer’s first long-haul electric truck has shown its versatility over this period in a wide range of applications, from refrigerated transport to parcel delivery.

The eActros 600 is equipped with a 621 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, thanks to which it is capable of covering up to 500 km while carrying up to 40 tonnes. It is, therefore, an electric truck that adapts perfectly to the needs of the long-haul freight transport sector, which has driven its adoption in countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, France or Romania, to name just a few.

Its fast-charging capability, supporting up to 400 kW in direct current, currently allows it to cover up to 1,000 km in a single working day. That figure will soon increase, as a simple software update will reduce the time needed to complete a recharge and will add compatibility with one-megawatt charging points.

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Among the eActros 600’s notable uses, refrigerated transport stands out as one of the most common. In Belgium, VM-Milktrans and Sovedo Logistics have added six units of this electric truck to their fleets. Similarly, the French company TRANSPORTS DEROCQ has integrated this truck into its refrigerated product transport operations. Meanwhile, in Austria, the company Friedl has also adopted the eActros 600 for temperature-controlled transport, demonstrating the vehicle’s ability to maintain optimal conditions for sensitive loads.

The eActros 600 also excels in more traditional logistics applications. In the United Kingdom, HIVED has integrated two of the nine units it acquired into its fully electric fleet, intended for medium-distance logistics. In the Netherlands, Simon Loos Logistik uses these trucks to supply the stores of the Lidl supermarket chain. Meanwhile, in Germany, Logistik Schmitt has ordered 23 units and is testing prototypes and pre-production vehicles to optimise their performance.

The eActros 600’s diversity of uses, combined with its range and fast-charging capability, ultimately positions it as a benchmark in Europe for the transition to electric mobility in the logistics sector.