Mercedes-Benz Trucks Unveils eActros 400 Electric Truck

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany - Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled the new eActros 400, a more versatile and accessible variant of its flagship eActros 600 electric long-haul truck, marking a major expansion of its battery-electric truck lineup. The announcement was made during a media driving event at Molsheim, France.

Production of the new models will begin in 2025, with orders opening in October 2025 for EU30 and select international markets. This next-generation electric truck family offers more than 40 configuration options, enabling tailored solutions for a wide range of heavy-duty long-haul and distribution applications.

The new eActros 400 shares its platform with the eActros 600, featuring the same electric drive axle and LFP battery technology. It comes with two 207 kWh battery packs (total 414 kWh), offering up to 480 km range. With a lighter battery setup, it allows for higher payload and serves as a more affordable, flexible option for businesses entering electric trucking.

The eActros 600 is equipped with three battery packs, each offering 207 kWh, for a total installed capacity of 621 kWh. Designed for long-haul operations, it can achieve a range of up to 560 kilometers with a gross train weight of 40 tons, depending on driving conditions and configuration. Future versions of the eActros 600 will also support Megawatt Charging, enabling significantly faster charging times for demanding logistics operations.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks now offers enhanced flexibility with expanded cab and chassis configurations for the eActros 400 and 600. Customers can choose between the compact L-Cab, designed with a lower entry height for ease in distribution haulage, or the spacious, aerodynamically optimized ProCabin, ideal for long-distance comfort. Both models are available as semitrailer tractors (4x2) or platform chassis in 4x2 and 6x2 configurations, with a wide range of wheelbase options from 3,700 mm to 6,100 mm. Charging is supported through standard CCS2 ports with up to 400 kW, optional dual charging ports, and fast charge times—around 46 minutes for two battery packs and 70 minutes for three (from 10% to 80%). Energy efficiency is further enhanced through recuperation modes and Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC), which adjusts performance based on terrain and traffic.

Both variants feature the latest Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2, a 12-inch digital display with real-time battery and range data, voice control, and EV-specific navigation. On the safety front, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has equipped the eActros models with cutting-edge driver assistance systems that meet and exceed EU General Safety Regulation (GSR) standards effective through 2028. These include MirrorCam, Active Brake Assist 6+ with 270° sensor fusion, Active Sideguard Assist 2, Attention Assist 2 with eye-tracking, Front Guard Assist, and Active Drive Assist 3 for SAE Level 2 semi-automated driving.

For seamless operations, Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers a full suite of connected services. These include TruckLive and My TruckPoint for diagnostics and maintenance, the Fleetboard Portal for real-time EV fleet performance monitoring and charge management, and Remote Truck 3.0, a mobile app providing live battery status, alerts, and remote updates. Additional tools like Connected Traffic Warnings and digital breakdown reporting enhance safety and uptime across the fleet.

The eActros lineup supports significant sustainability goals, offering up to 80% CO₂ savings over a 10-year lifecycle when powered by renewable energy. For example, an eActros 600 in long-haul transport can cut up to 939 tons of CO₂ compared to a diesel truck. Choosing two battery packs also reduces production-related emissions by approximately 23%.

Under the TruckCharge initiative, Mercedes-Benz is developing a Europe-wide fast-charging network with over 3,000 points planned by 2030, alongside consulting and installation services for private infrastructure. Financial support from Daimler Truck Financial Services includes eService Leasing with fixed monthly rates and residual value guarantees, CharterWay rentals for flexible usage, and full-service contracts with Uptime monitoring and access to a comprehensive digital toolbox—offering customers a complete, low-risk path to fleet electrification.

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