James Venables, Head of Future Sustainability at Daimler Truck UK, explains how Mercedes-Benz Trucks are driving sustainable transport forward.
Across All Industries
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is setting the standard for sustainable transport. With its latest generation of all-electric vehicles already proving their value in real-world operations across the UK, the future of heavy-duty haulage is electric – and it’s happening now.
eActros 600: Power, Range, and Performance
Named International Truck of the Year, the eActros 600 delivers the power and range needed for real commercial impact. At a 40-tonne gross combination weight (GCW), it can travel at least 500 km (310 miles) on a single charge.
Even with standard CCS charging at up to 400kW, the eActros can charge from 20–80% in under 60 minutes. When megawatt charging becomes widely available, that time drops to around 30 minutes – easily aligned with a driver’s statutory break.
This means the truck could cover over 1,000 km (620 miles) per day with no added downtime. UK fleets are already seeing the benefits.
“With the eActros 600, HIVED continues to redefine what a modern delivery company looks like,” Mathias Krieger, Co-founder & CPO, HIVED, said.
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TruckCharge: More Than a Vehicle – A Roadmap to Sustainability
Switching to electric is about more than just the truck. TruckCharge is a free consultancy service from Mercedes-Benz Trucks that helps businesses plan their entire electric transition.
Covering initial consultation, infrastructure, and operations, the in-house eConsultancy team works alongside the experienced dealer network to provide:
- Route and cost analysis
- Infrastructure and charging strategy
- Long-term decarbonisation planning
The goal? A seamless, informed path to zero emissions that supports both sustainability
goals and operational efficiency.
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Infrastructure Investment: The Charging Network is Growing
Infrastructure is key – and the UK government is helping accelerate the shift. Through its £30 million Depot Charging Scheme, part of a wider £63 million EV investment, more than 200 HGV chargepoints will be installed across the country. Mercedes-Benz Trucks is also leading through investment, via Milence – a joint venture with Volvo Group and Traton Group – to build public charging networks across Europe. The first UK site in Immingham is already operational.
“We’re proud to support the infrastructure needed to make zero-emission transport a reality,” James Venables, Head of Future Sustainability, Daimler Truck UK, said.
Proven Success: From Formula One to Festival Tours
The eActros 600 is making an impact in industries far beyond logistics.
- Formula One: The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team transported race cars from the
UK to Zandvoort – proving a 673 km journey could be completed on a single charge. - Live Music: Sam Fender completed the first all-electric UK & Ireland tour, showing
electric trucks can deliver even in high-pressure, high-performance environments.
“Hopefully this will show what’s possible and others will jump onboard too,”
Sam Fender said.
One Truck. One Mission. One Planet. Sustainable transport isn’t a future goal – it’s today’s reality. With the eActros range and expert support through TruckCharge, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is delivering zero-emission solutions that work.
The road ahead is electric. Let’s drive it together.
