The Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul is an electric-powered prototype heavy vehicle that is claimed to be able to cover a distance of up to 500 km on a single battery charge.
The Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul is slated to be ready for production in 2024. Fast charging from 20-80% takes only 30 minutes. This is thanks to the new invention of the Lithium iron phosphate cell technology (LPF) material which ensures a long service life and is also more energy efficient.
Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks said that this heavy commercial vehicle is an expansion of the portfolio of battery powered truck options. “Our focus is clearly on delivering benefits to consumers. In addition, our trucks are also specifically designed for e-mobility, giving drivers easier control, more energy efficient, and more reliable,” said Karin.
The Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul carries a battery capacity of more than 600 kWh. Two electric motors as part of the new e-axle are capable of delivering 400 kW of power or 536 hp and for peak power of 600 kW, equivalent to 806 hp.
The eActros LongHaul will be the first electric-powered truck to be produced at a Mercedes-Benz Trucks facility from start to finish at the Worth truck production facility. This includes the installation of electrical components and ensuring the vehicle can be operated until the end of the production line.
At the facility, the eActros LongHaul will co-produce with fuel-engined trucks. Its production is the eActros 300/400 and eConomic. On the other hand, electrification is further processed separately at the Future Truck Center in Worth.
