Leinfelden‑Echterdingen- Mercedes-Benz Trucks is expanding its battery-electric eActros range with the introduction of the new Mercedes-Benz eActros Lowliner, a truck variant designed specifically for high-volume long-haul transport.
The eActros Lowliner will be available with either two or three battery packs and is aimed at logistics operations that require locally CO₂e-free transport solutions for volume-intensive applications. The first models will be available to order from the third quarter of 2026 across EU30 and selected additional markets, with series production scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027 at the Wörth am Rhein plant.
The Lowliner is a tractor unit with a particularly low coupling height, allowing operators to use mega trailers with increased interior volume. This makes it suitable for transporting goods where space is more important than weight, such as boxed and tightly packed cargo.
The new model is based on the technology platform of the eActros 600, which has been in series production and customer operation since late 2024. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has already expanded the eActros range with multiple variants, including the eActros 400 with two battery packs. Customers can now choose from around 40 variants depending on payload, range and application requirements.
Mr. Achim Puchert, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said the eActros Lowliner represents the next step in the company’s battery-electric long-haul portfolio. He added that the model is designed for high-volume transport with mega trailers and is based on the proven technology of the eActros 600.
The eActros Lowliner features the same core technologies as the latest eActros models, including an in-house developed electric drive axle, lithium iron phosphate battery technology, an 800-volt electrical system, Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2 and advanced driver assistance systems.
The vehicle will be offered as a 4x2 tractor unit with a 4,000 mm wheelbase and coupling height comparable to diesel trucks. This enables operators to use mega trailers within legal height limits while maximising interior trailer space. The design also allows easier integration into existing logistics fleets.
The eActros 400 Lowliner comes with two LFP battery packs, each rated at 207 kWh, giving a total installed battery capacity of 414 kWh. The eActros 600 Lowliner uses three battery packs, providing 621 kWh of installed capacity. The three-battery version offers a range similar to the standard eActros 600, which can achieve up to 500 km without intermediate charging under defined operating conditions.
The two-battery eActros 400 Lowliner offers a lower vehicle weight and higher payload capacity. Its maximum payload is up to 24 tonnes, compared with up to 21 tonnes for the three-battery eActros 600 Lowliner.
Charging is supported at up to 400 kW through the standard CCS2 charging port. Charging from 10 to 80 percent takes around 46 minutes for two battery packs and about 70 minutes for three battery packs. Both Lowliner variants are also planned to support megawatt charging, with an optional MCS charging port available later.
The eActros Lowliner uses the same e-axle as the eActros 600, with two electric motors and a four-speed transmission. The motors deliver 400 kW of continuous output and 600 kW of peak output, offering strong and consistent torque delivery.
The vehicle also supports energy recuperation, allowing braking energy to be recovered and stored in the batteries. Drivers can select from five recuperation levels, while one-pedal driving can be activated through the digital cockpit.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has also equipped the eActros Lowliner with Predictive Powertrain Control, an efficiency-focused cruise control and transmission management system designed for electric drivetrains. The system uses road topography, route layout, traffic signs and navigation data to support efficient driving, reduce unnecessary braking and acceleration, and improve battery energy use.
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