Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is "International Truck of the year 2025"

• The industry's most important award goes to Mercedes-Benz Trucks for the tenth time: commercial vehicle trade journalists from 24 European countries voted the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 "International Truck of the Year 2025."
• The new electric flagship from Mercedes-Benz Trucks impresses with its advanced aerodynamics, driveline performance and reliable range of 500 kilometers[1] without interim charging.
• "Mercedes-Benz Trucks designed the eActros 600 as an electric truck from the outset. The result is a state-of-the-art battery-electric vehicle suitable for a wide range of long-haul applications," Gianenrico Griffini, president of the ITotY jury, summed up.
• Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks: "We are proud and excited that the jury has selected our eActros 600 as 'International Truck of the year 2025'. Almost all the judges have already spent time behind the wheel testing the eActros 600 on roads across Europe - so they had the chance to personally experience how well the truck performs. Today is a proud day for the teams that have worked so hard over the past few years to make this truck an industry leader."

Commercial vehicle journalists from 24 European countries have voted the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 International Truck of the Year 2025. The award is the most important prize in the industry. In its justification, the jury praised the innovative overall technological concept of the heavy-duty long-haul truck, which impressed with its modern drive technology, high energy efficiency and a range of 500 kilometers[2] without intermediate recharging within the framework of the "eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024" - a more than 15,000-kilometer all-electric development journey through a total of 22 countries, with a gross combination weight of 40 tons. On numerous daily stages of the tour, it would theoretically even have been possible to achieve a range of more than 600 kilometers without intermediate recharging. Along the entire route, the two long-distance trucks were charged exclusively at public charging stations.

Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks, received the award at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover from Gianenrico Griffini, chairman of the ITotY jury.

"Mercedes-Benz Trucks designed the eActros 600 as an electric truck from the outset. The result is a state-of-the-art battery-electric vehicle suitable for a wide range of long-distance applications," said Gianenrico Griffini, summarizing the jury's decision.

"We are proud and excited that the jury has selected our eActros 600 as the 'International Truck of the Year 2025.' Almost all the judges have already spent time behind the wheel testing the eActros 600 on roads throughout Europe - so they had the chance to personally experience how well the truck can perform. Today is a proud day for the teams that have worked so hard over the past few years to make this truck an industry leader," says Karin Rådström.

According to jury rules, the title is awarded annually to the truck that has made the greatest contribution to innovations in road transportation in the areas of efficiency, emissions, safety, vehicle dynamics and comfort. Since the introduction of the International Truck of the Year award in 1977, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has won the title a total of 10 times. This year, the manufacturer also impressed the judges for the first time with a battery-electric vehicle.

The many ITotY journalists who participated in the eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024 by Mercedes-Benz Trucks praised the advanced aerodynamics of the new ProCabin driver's cab. Improved aerodynamics are especially important for battery-electric trucks in long-haul transport because air resistance is one of the main factors affecting energy consumption. In addition, more energy can be recovered during recovery due to the reduced air resistance, leading to an increased range.

The powertrain's performance, smooth acceleration and vibration-free operating environment with the various driving programs were also rated positively by ITotY journalists. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has developed a new electric axle designed for 800 volts with two electric motors and a four-speed transmission specifically for use in long-haul transport. The electric motors generate continuous power of 400 kW and peak power of 600 kW. In addition, the eActros 600 features Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) cruise control and transmission control, which are explicitly matched to the electric drive. Predictive Powertrain Control automatically takes into account topography, road layout and traffic signs for the most efficient driving style.

About the eActros 600

The eActros 600 for long-haul transport celebrated its world premiere at the end of 2023. Thanks to its high battery capacity of more than 600 kilowatt hours[3] - hence the model designation 600 - and a new, particularly efficient electric drive axle developed in-house, the electric truck can achieve a range of 500 kilometers[4] without interim recharging. This range is achieved under very realistic and practical conditions with a gross combination weight of 40 tons, and can also be significantly exceeded depending on driving style and route. The eActros 600 will even be able to cover more than 1,000 kilometers per day. Intermediate charging during legal driver breaks - even without megawatt charging - makes this possible, provided charging facilities are available. In addition to CCS charging of up to 400 kW, the eActros 600 will later enable megawatt charging (MCS).

Visually, the electric long-haul truck is characterized by a fundamentally new, minimalist design with clear lines and an aerodynamic shape. In terms of profitability for fleet operators, the electric truck will set new standards and in the long term replace most diesel trucks in the important long-haul transport segment. The core of Mercedes-Benz Trucks' concept for battery-powered long-haul transport is to offer customers a holistic transport solution consisting of vehicle technology, consulting, a charging infrastructure and services with the new TruckCharge brand. Mercedes-Benz Trucks will celebrate the start of series production of the eActros 600 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth at the end of November this year. The first eActros 600 customer vehicles will be produced and registered before the end of 2024.

[1] The range was determined internally under specific test conditions, after conditioning with a 4×2 semi-trailer tractor with 40 tons gross combination mass at 20°C outdoor temperature in long-distance transport, and may differ from the values determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2400.

[2] The range was determined internally under specific test conditions, after conditioning with a 4×2 semi-trailer tractor with a gross combination mass of 40 tons at an outdoor temperature of 20°C in long-distance transport, and may differ from the values determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2400.

[3] The eActros 600 has three battery packs with 207 kWh each. These provide a total installed capacity of 621 kWh. Nominal capacity of a new battery, based on internally defined boundary conditions. Range may vary depending on specific application and environmental conditions.

[4] The range was determined internally under specific test conditions, after preconditioning with a 4×2 semi-trailer tractor with 40 t gross combination mass at 20 °C outdoor temperature in long-distance transport, and may differ from the values determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2400.