MAN has delivered its first fully electric heavy-duty eTruck to a customer, marking a milestone 100 years after the presentation of its first diesel truck. The eTruck will be used by the haulage company Elflein to transport batteries for the electric Porsche Macan from Dräxlmaier’s battery plant in Leipzig to the nearby Porsche factory.
The eTruck model, the eTGX, is designed for long-haul transport but will be used on a shorter route of less than five kilometers between the two plants. The vehicle is equipped with six battery packs providing a total of 534 kWh (480 kWh usable) and features a 330 kW motor. The eTGX is expected to carry average loads of 15.5 tonnes on this route.
The truck delivered to Elflein is a pre-series vehicle, close to the production models expected to be manufactured in higher volumes starting next year. According to MAN’s eTruck project manager, Jens Hartmann, the eTGX reflects the technical capabilities of the future series production models. MAN plans to deliver the first 200 eTrucks to customers by the end of the year, with two additional vehicles intended for Dräxlmaier.
The eTGX is part of MAN’s broader eTruck lineup, which includes models like the eTGS and eTGL. These trucks are modular, allowing customers to choose configurations based on their specific needs, including battery capacity, motor power, and charging systems. This flexibility is designed to cater to a wide range of transport applications, from short urban deliveries to long-distance hauls.
MAN’s push into the electric truck market is supported by a growing number of orders, with 2,500 orders and inquiries already in place. The company, which has experience in the electric city bus market, is now focusing on expanding its offerings in the electric truck segment.
The eTruck’s modular system also supports a range of charging options, with customers able to choose between CCS or MCS systems, and the charging connection can be installed on either or both sides of the vehicle. MAN’s future production models will build on this system to meet the evolving needs of the transport sector as demand for electric trucks continues to grow.
