Production begins for Mercedes-Benz eActros 600

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the beginning of series production for its eActros 600 electric long-haul truck. The model will be built at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth, Germany with components for the electric drivetrain supplied from Daimler Truck plants in Mannheim, Kassel and Gaggenau. 

Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck said: “The start of series production of our eActros 600 is a further proof of our ambition to transform the industry. With a range of 500km on a single battery charge, our eActros 600 is addressing the long-haul segment in Europe which is responsible for two-thirds of CO2 emissions from heavy road freight. Our battery-electric long-haul truck will therefore make a real difference.”

Daniela Schmitt, state minister for economics, transport, agriculture and viticulture of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate said: “With the series production of the eActros 600, Daimler Truck is once again proving that CO2-neutral freight transportation is already a reality today. In future, a vehicle will roll off the production line here in Wörth that will position itself at the forefront of technological development. For the second time in a week, this location is sending out a strong signal for the commercial vehicle industry. Together, we want to ensure that international competitiveness and industrial value creation in Rhineland-Palatinate are maintained in the future.”

Jürgen Distl, head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks operations added: “As the lead plant in the production network of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the Wörth site plays a central role, particularly with regard to the integration of battery-electric models such as the eActros 600. However, we are tackling the transformation at all levels of our production network—including in the area of CO2-neutral production and our own supply chain: We are already being supplied by electric trucks today, and the complete electrification of delivery traffic into the Wörth plant is scheduled to take place by the end of 2026—the eActros 600 will play a decisive role in this.”

Andreas Bachhofer, head of the Wörth site and production at Mercedes-Benz Trucks said: “With the start of series production of the eActros 600, we are expanding our Wörth product portfolio with an important vehicle for the future. Construction of this first battery-electric truck made in Wörth will be fully integrated into the existing assembly hall, flexibly alongside the manufacturing of combustion-engine trucks. This means that we are ideally positioned for the production of larger quantities. Our production team is well prepared for the successive ramp-up over the coming months.”

The eActros 600 is the current International Truck of the Year, having been crowned at this year's IAA Transportation show.