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Describe the new Mercedes-Benz eActros Lowliner

The new eActros Lowliner addresses the growing demand for COâ‚‚-free transportation solutions in the high-volume long-haul logistics segment.

It is offered as a 4×2 tractor unit with a 4,000 mm wheelbase and a 2.50-metre-wide cab, and provides fifth-wheel heights and ground clearance comparable to those of diesel trucks.

This allows mega trailers to comply with legally permitted overall vehicle heights while offering a maximum interior height of up to three metres for volume–intensive transportation. The low fifth-wheel height has been achieved through the optimised integration of the battery packs.

The technological highlights of the eActros Lowliner include the proven electric drive axle, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell technology and an 800–volt electrical architecture. These are complemented by the Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2 and comprehensive safety assistance systems.

Series production at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant will begin in the second quarter of 2027.

What about the NextGenH2 hydrogen truck?

The Mercedes‑Benz NextGenH2 Truck is designed to meet the requirements of daily transport operations and complements battery-electric trucks, particularly in flexible and demanding long-haul transport applications where long ranges and short downtimes are essential.

It continues to rely on liquid hydrogen and the proven cellcentric BZA150 fuel cell, which has already demonstrated its reliability and efficiency under real-world conditions in the first-generation trucks.

At the same time, the vehicle features a comprehensive technical update with current series-production components that are also used in the battery-electric Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600.

These include the aerodynamically optimised ProCabin, the new generation of the integrated e-axle, the modern Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2, as well as the latest safety and assistance systems based on the current E/E architecture.

The NextGenH2 Truck uses liquid hydrogen, enabling ranges well over 1,000 kilometres on a single filling – combined with short refuelling times and high practicality for heavy–duty, long–haul transport.

From the end of 2026, Daimler Truck plans a small series of around 100 Mercedes‑Benz NextGenH2 Trucks, which are to be deployed in real-world operations with customers in Germany.

The first customer will be the logistics service provider Dachser, and starting at the end of December 2026, a first NextGenH2 Truck with liquid hydrogen technology will be deployed in daily operations, with two additional vehicles to follow by mid-2027.

Tell us about TruckCharge

With TruckCharge, Daimler Truck continues to support customers in building and operating charging infrastructure. The offering includes consulting, planning, hardware, operations and digital services, supporting companies throughout the electrification of their fleets. Together with the digital services from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, TruckCharge creates an integrated ecosystem that connects vehicles, charging infrastructure and fleet operations.

What about the EV charging infrastructure joint venture Milence?

Daimler Truck and its charging infrastructure joint venture Milence are driving the simplification of public charging. With Seamless Charging enabled by Autocharge, charging sessions can in future be started and billed automatically following a one-time installation process, without requiring drivers to use a charging card or app. With this, it is sufficient to connect the vehicle to the charging station; vehicle identification takes place automatically. Digital solutions such as Fleetboard Charge provide transparency regarding charging status, charging processes and vehicle readiness while supporting efficient charging management both at the depot and on the road.

Achim Puchert

CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks