Mercedes Unveils Electric Truck That Charges Faster Than You Can Book a Load

The latest model from Mercedes-Benz Trucks brings LFP batteries, higher payload capacity, and a wider range of configurations.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched series production of the eActros 400, a new second-generation electric truck. Based on the eActros 600, the 400 uses fewer battery modules, cutting weight by about 3,300 pounds (roughly 1.65 US tons) and boosting payload to more than 55,000 pounds (over 27.5 US tons). A 414-kWh LFP battery pack delivers up to 298 miles of range under partial load.

The electric motors produce 400 kW (544 hp) of continuous power and up to 600 kW (816 hp) at peak. DC fast-charging via CCS at up to 400 kW can bring the battery from 10% to 80% in about 46 minutes. Production runs on the same line as diesel models, giving the plant flexibility to respond to changing demand.

The eActros lineup has expanded: customers can choose between two cab types, multiple wheelbases, and both chassis and tractor configurations. The shift to LFP batteries fully replaces the previous NMC-based generation. These upgrades mark key technological advancements and underscore Mercedes’ strategy for developing heavy-duty electric trucks.