Back in 2022, Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveiled a groundbreaking "concept prototype" of their highly anticipated eActros LongHaul at the IAA Transportation event in Hannover. This remarkable semi-truck is designed specifically for long-distance transportation. This coming October 10, 2023, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will unveil the highly anticipated series version of the renowned eActros LongHaul. This eagerly awaited truck will debut as the world premiere under its new name, the eActros 600.
The eActros 600 derives its name from the impressive battery capacity measured in kilowatt-hours, just like its counterparts, the eActros 300 and 400 designed for distribution haulage. With its substantial battery capacity and the introduction of a highly efficient in-house developed electric drive axle, this truck achieves an impressive range of approximately 500 kilometers without the need for intermediate charging. Because of the truck’s range, the electrified Actros is set to dethrone the diesel-powered version as Mercedes’ most economical truck.
“The eActros 600, produced in Wörth, is able to replace the majority of diesel trucks in the important long-haul segment, as it sets new standards in terms of cost-effectiveness for our customers. It also offers huge potential for reducing CO2 emissions. I am convinced that this truck will define the new benchmark in road freight transport.”
In series production, the eActros 600 is equipped with three battery packs, providing an impressive total capacity exceeding 600 kWh. The new e-axle incorporates two electric motors, delivering a continuous power output of 400 kW, with a peak output surpassing 600 kW. This means the eActros has 805 horses driving it along.
To ensure the utmost durability, the development engineers at Mercedes-Benz Trucks meticulously design the eActros 600 and its components to meet the same rigorous requirements as its conventional heavy long-distance counterpart, the Actros. This means the vehicle is engineered to withstand 1.2 million kilometers on the road over a span of ten years.
In terms of its batteries and charging, the eActros 600 uses lithium-iron phosphate cell technology (LFP) for its batteries. The core characteristics of these batteries are their extended service life and higher usable energy capacity. The objective of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks developers is to ensure that the production version of the eActros 600 can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in significantly less than 30 minutes at a charging station with an output of approximately one megawatt. Cutting close to what a normal fuel stop takes these days.
