Key points
Manufacture of series-production model of eActros in Wörth am Rhein will commence in Q4 this year
MB is quoting a range of up to 400 kilometres for the 420 kWh battery via the e-axle with two powerful electric motors
The eActros and its dedicated services are a big step for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and for our customers towards CO2-neutral transport!”
Development of the eActros focussed on the partnership with our customers. Compared with the prototypes, several features such as range, drive power and safety have been considerably improved in the series-production model.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks officially starts the production of its first battery-electric truck “eActros”. The brand is heralding a new era with the launch of the first electric series-production truck with a star.
At the technological heart of the eActros is the drive unit with two integrated electric motors along with a two-speed transmission. Mercedes Benz states both motors provide for impressive ride comfort and great vehicle dynamics, while the quiet and emission-free electric drive means the truck can also be used for night deliveries and entry into inner cities with driving bans for diesel vehicles. Thus the eActros is perfectly equipped for its daily operations in distribution transport with regard to availability and performance.
Components
The launch of the Mercedes-Benz eActros is also important for multiple other plants in Germany, which provides key components:
Battery packs are assembled at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim
Electric axles are assembled at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kassel
Associated transmission components are manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Gaggenau
The eActros can be equipped with three or four individual battery packs (105 kWh each), for a total of 315 or 420 kWh.
Mercedes-Benz eActros specs:
Two battery/range options (3x or 4x 105 kWh packs, total): 315 kWh / 420 kWh for up to 400 km of range.
"The range was determined internally in optimum conditions, including 4 battery packs after preconditioning in partially loaded distribution traffic without a trailer at 20 °C outside temperature"
Total vehicle weight of up to 40 t
Available at launch as a two-axle or a three-axle vehicle
System output of up to 400 kW (peak)
e-axle with integrated two electric motors, which are coupled with a two-speed transmission
Fast charging at up to 160 kW continuous (over 200 kW peak) 315 kWh: 20-80% in a little bit over 1hr in optimum conditions, 420 kWh: info N/A
Mercedes stated the eActros will be available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Other markets will follow, but no specific details on if or when it will come to Australia at this point.
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