Lidl Italia has become the first company in Italy to operate the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 truck, marking a milestone in the retailer’s push for sustainable logistics. The vehicle, supplied in collaboration with Italian haulier LC3 Trasporti, is already in operation, delivering to Lidl stores in Trentino-Alto Adige and the Lake Garda area.
The deployment is part of a broader plan by LC3 Trasporti, which has ordered 30 eActros 600 units, making it one of the early adopters of electric long-haul trucks in Europe. The eActros 600, developed by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, features a battery capacity of 621 kWh, distributed across three packs, and is designed for heavy-duty long-distance freight.
“Logistics is a crucial part of our business and making it more sustainable is a must,” said Luca Ros, Logistics Director at Lidl Italia. “It is an honor to be the first to use the new all-electric tractor unit in long-haul transport.” He added that the partnership with Daimler Truck Italia and LC3 reflects Lidl’s ongoing efforts toward decarbonising its supply chain.
LC3 Trasporti has been working on sustainable transport solutions for over 15 years. “We are very proud to have achieved this new milestone once again with two great partners,” said Michele Ambrogi, Operations Manager of LC3. “This collaboration demonstrates our long-standing commitment to reducing environmental impact and emissions.”
Maurizio Pompei, CEO of Daimler Truck Italia, described the collaboration as “a concrete example of how we can make a difference” in sustainable mobility. “Our eActros 600 is a revolutionary vehicle that marks an important step in the future of logistics,” he said.
The eActros 600 entered series production in late 2023 at Mercedes-Benz’s Wörth plant, with deliveries beginning in December. Several European companies, including Amazon and Brummer Logistik, have already placed large-scale orders.
Lidl has been expanding its electromobility initiatives across Europe, including installing EV charging points at store car parks and using electric trucks in Austria, the Netherlands and Sweden.