MAN has unveiled a refrigerated-body version of its 12-tonne eTGL at the Solutrans transport trade fair in France, completing its portfolio of fully electric solutions for temperature-controlled logistics.
The new model is positioned as the lightest option in MAN’s zero-emission refrigerated lineup and is aimed primarily at urban and regional distribution operations.
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The eTGL refrigerated variant is derived from the diesel-powered 12-tonne TGL and supports gross vehicle weights of up to 12 tonnes. Depending on the configuration, the chassis measures between 6.20 and 7.30 metres in length with a wheelbase of 4.50 metres. MAN lists a payload capacity of up to 6.6 tonnes.
For comparison, Renault Trucks’ E-Tech D14—also presented at Solutrans—offers a slightly higher payload of 6.7 tonnes but at a higher gross weight of 14 tonnes. MAN said the 12-tonne eTGL enables locally emission-free and low-noise transport of temperature-sensitive goods, supported by a high-voltage interface that powers the refrigeration unit directly from the vehicle’s electrical system.
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The electric drivetrain shares modular components with MAN’s heavy-duty eTGX and eTGS models, including battery packs produced in Nuremberg with a usable capacity of 80 kWh each.
The eTGL uses two of these packs, providing a total usable capacity of 160 kWh. MAN estimates a range of up to 310 kilometres depending on vehicle configuration and operating profile, adding that fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent can be completed in around 35 minutes—enabling daily driving distances of up to 600 kilometres with a single charging stop during loading or rest periods.
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MAN has also introduced efficiency updates across its electric truck series, including improved auxiliary systems, enhanced waste-heat utilisation and refined driving functions designed to boost range by around 10 per cent.
The manufacturer noted that its heavy-duty eTGX and eTGS vehicles have accumulated more than nine million kilometres in customer use within a year, with average energy consumption of around 93 kWh per 100 kilometres.
Although range limits for refrigerated applications vary due to the energy demand of cooling units, MAN says the addition of the eTGL expands its ability to serve temperature-controlled transport needs across multiple weight classes. The company expects the 12-tonne model to support operations such as supermarket frozen-goods distribution.
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“With the new eTGL for refrigerated logistics, we are significantly expanding the range of applications of our lightweight eTruck,” said Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus. “Together with eTGX and eTGS, we now have a highly efficient zero-emission portfolio for temperature-controlled logistics – from inner-city distribution transport to long-distance transport.”