Mercedes-Benz Trucks receives an order from Amazon for more than 200 eActros 600 electric trucks

amazon placed its largest order heavy electric trucksacquiring more than 200 eActros 600 from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

This also represents the largest order for electric vehicles in the truck maker’s history.

Electric trucks for more sustainable logistics

The eActros 600 will be used on medium-distance routes within the Amazon logistics networktransporting cargo containers to and from distribution centers, sorting stations and delivery points. Of the total units, more than 140 will be destined for the United Kingdom and more than 50 for Germany. It is expected that The eActros 600 transport more than 350 million packages thanks to its zero-emission technology.

This important order was preceded by practical tests with a prototype of the eActros 600 in one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers in Germany. Karin Rådström, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG, highlighted: “We are very pleased that Amazon, a pioneer in the transformation towards alternative drives, has chosen our eActros 600, a true milestone for sustainable transport.”

Stina Fagerman, Director of Marketing, Sales and Services at Mercedes-Benz Trucks, He added: “amazon is a key customer on our path towards carbon-neutral transport. The prototype of eActros 600 It has already been tested by Amazon, providing valuable information before the start of serial production. Therefore, we are very satisfied with this order for eActros 600 trucks.”

For its part, Andreas Marschner, Vice President of Sustainability of Amazon Global Operations, stated: “The order for more than 200 eActros 600s highlights our commitment to leading the electrification of our transport network in Europe. This is the largest order for electric heavy trucks from amazon globally and represents a key step towards our goal of achieving zero carbon emissions in our operations by 2040, as part of our global Climate Pledge initiative.”

About the eActros 600

The electric truck eActros 600 for long-distance transportation made its global debut at the end of 2023. Its batteries, with a total capacity of more than 600 kilowatt-hours (kWh), offer a range of 500 kilometers without intermediate recharges, in real conditions with a gross combined weight of 40 tons. This range may be increased depending on driving style and route.

He eActros 600 It has the capacity to travel more than 1,000 kilometers per day thanks to intermediate recharges during the driver’s breaks, even without the need to recharge in megawatts. In addition to allowing fast charging through CCS of up to 400 kW, the truck is compatible with megawatt charging (MCS). The batteries, based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, guarantee a long service life. The eActros 600 was designed to meet the same durability standards as conventional diesel trucks, reaching 1.2 million kilometers in ten years of operation. After this period, the batteries will maintain at least 80% of their original capacity.

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The eActros 600 has the capacity to travel more than 1,000 kilometers per day thanks to intermediate recharges during the driver’s breaks, even without the need to recharge in megawatts.

The design of eActros 600 It is completely new, standing out for its pure and aerodynamic lines. This model is set to set new standards of profitability, allowing it to progressively replace the majority of diesel trucks in the long-distance transport segment.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks not only offers a competitive vehicle, but also a comprehensive solution that includes technology, advice, charging infrastructure and services, with its new TruckCharge brand.

Recognitions and successful tests

He eActros 600 It demonstrated its capacity in real conditions during operations with customers and the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024”, a 15,000 kilometer tour through 22 European countries with a gross combined weight of 40 tons. In addition, the model was awarded “International Truck of the Year 2025” by specialized journalists from 24 European countries, a key recognition in the industry.