Germany's first electric heavy-duty truck hits the road for daily deliveries

A logistics firm near Hanover has begun using a fully electric heavy-duty truck for daily deliveries. The vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, now runs regularly between Hanover and Dortmund. This move comes as Germany sees a sharp rise in electric truck registrations, driven by stricter EU emissions rules.

Ebeling Logistik, based in Wedemark, introduced the electric truck to its fleet in December. The eActros 600 boasts a range of around 500 kilometres and a peak output of 600 kilowatts. It operates daily on the busy Hanover-Dortmund route.

To support the new vehicle, the company has installed two high-power charging stations at its depot. One delivers 400 kilowatts, while the other provides 200 kilowatts. The depot also features a two-megawatt photovoltaic system on its roofs, with plans to add an energy management system and battery storage soon.

Germany's shift toward electric trucks is accelerating. In 2025, registrations for heavy-duty electric trucks rose by 37.9% compared to the previous year. Smaller trucks in the 3.5- to 16-ton range saw an even steeper increase of 40.4%. These changes align with EU targets to cut heavy-duty vehicle CO₂ emissions by 45% by 2030.

The adoption of electric trucks is gaining momentum in Germany, supported by new infrastructure and stricter regulations. Ebeling Logistik's latest addition shows how businesses are adapting to meet sustainability goals. The company's depot upgrades further ensure reliable operations for its growing electric fleet.