Last year, Mercedes unveiled its eActros electric truck, and on that occasion, Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said: “We have to acknowledge that transport is part of the problem when it comes to climate change. At the same time, we can and we will be part of the solution.We start with our eActros that has covered more than half a million kilometers on public roads.The eActros and its dedicated services are a big step for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and for our customers towards CO₂- neutral transport. ” Now comes the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul with a longer range (311 miles).

“The tremendous interest in our eActros driving event in Wörth is further proof of the popularity of e-mobility is already gaining with customers. Customers are thus sending a strong signal to all stakeholders to combine efforts and quickly put more and more electric trucks on the road, expand the charging infrastructure and create cost parity, ”said Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

It took two years for the first eActros LongHaul prototypes to appear on the streets. The truck is not finished yet, because it takes time to prepare the final product, which is expected in 2024. Until then, the charging infrastructure should be ready, ie the first MCS (Megawatt Charging System) stations along the main routes, which are jointly developed by Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group (Scania and MAN).

When it comes to propulsion, Mercedes is silent. It is known that the global supplier of lithium-ion batteries for Mercedes electric trucks will be the company CATL, but it may not be the only one.

The Mercedes-Benz eActros is powered by two electric motors, which are powered by 3 or 4 batteries with a total power of 315 kWh or 420 kWh (depending on the version). This allows a truck with a larger battery to cover a range of 250 miles (400 km), or 186 miles (300 km) with a smaller battery. It takes a little over an hour to charge a 20-80% battery.

Source: Mercedes-Benz