Mars is expanding its European logistics fleet with six fully electric Mercedes eActros 600 trucks. Operated in partnership with Swedish freight technology company Einride, the new vehicles will handle deliveries between Germany and the Netherlands, helping the food and animal feed manufacturer reduce its annual carbon emissions by an estimated 1,860 tonnes of CO₂.
The trucks will primarily connect Mars’ production sites in Viersen, Germany, and Veghel, the Netherlands, with the company’s central warehouse in Minden, where high-power charging stations have been installed. Each vehicle is expected to cover over 760,000 kilometres annually, marking a major step in Mars’ shift toward zero-emission long-haul transport.
Mars and Einride first partnered in early 2024, starting with two eActros 300 trucks serving shorter routes between Verden and Minden. That initial phase saved about 400 tonnes of CO₂ annually and demonstrated the feasibility of electrifying Mars’ logistics network. Building on that success, the new eActros 600s will now support broader operations, including deliveries to retail customers and additional production sites.
By the end of 2025, Mars plans to operate 25 electric semi-trailer trucks across Europe, with a target of reaching 300 units by 2030. This transition is expected to lower the company’s logistics emissions in Europe by 20,000 tonnes per year, contributing to Mars’ global commitment to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 2015 levels.
“Sustainability in logistics is crucial for a business that strives to make significant progress in the area of environmental friendliness,” said Nicolas Storck, Mars’ head of logistics for German-speaking countries. “In addition to investment and infrastructure, this change requires innovative solutions and long-term commitment.”