Logistics company Gebrüder Weiss said it has expanded its fleet in Austria with four fully electric trucks, as part of its broader plan to scale up zero-emission road transport. The move is supported by the rollout of proprietary charging infrastructure, with further vehicle additions scheduled through 2026.
Two of the new Mercedes eActros 600 trucks are based at the company’s headquarters in Lauterach, while another two are stationed in Wels. Each vehicle is equipped with a 600 kWh battery that provides a driving range of about 500 kilometers and can be recharged within 30 to 90 minutes, enabling both regional distribution and long-haul operations.
To address the shortage of public charging facilities for heavy-duty electric vehicles, Gebrüder Weiss has developed its own charging and power supply systems. At its Lauterach site, the company has installed two transformer stations with a total capacity of 1,600 kVA, supporting up to 16 fast-charging points, eight of which are already operational. The charging network is powered by on-site photovoltaic systems and certified renewable energy.
“Our customers expect reliability and on-time delivery even with zero-emission transports,” said Stefan Oberhauser, Branch Manager of Land Transport & Logistics Vorarlberg at Gebrüder Weiss. “With our dedicated energy supply and the latest vehicle solutions, we can deliver sustainable road transport at scale.”
The logistics provider is extending its charging network to other sites in Vienna, Hall in Tyrol, Altenrhein in Switzerland, and Aldingen in Germany. By the end of 2025, the company plans to increase its Austrian fleet by 14 electric trucks, five of them in Lauterach. Further investments are also planned for 2026, including the addition of more e-trucks and electric vans for home delivery operations.