MAN Truck & Bus has entered a new phase with the delivery of its first fully electric heavy-duty truck, the MAN eTGX. The first 40-tonne truck was handed over to DRÄXLMAIER Group, an automotive supplier, in Leipzig. This vehicle will transport batteries for the Porsche Macan Electric, helping Porsche’s Leipzig plant achieve zero-emissions logistics.
MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp highlighted the significance of this event, marking a significant milestone for the company, which delivered its first diesel truck a century ago. After extensive testing and development, the MAN eTGX represents the next step.
The eTGX used by DRÄXLMAIER has an output of 450 HP (330 kW) and is equipped with six battery packs offering a total capacity of 534 kWh (480 kWh usable). With a charging capacity of up to 375 kW via CCS. MAN is also the only manufacturer providing an electric low-loader semitrailer tractor as standard, catering to industries like automotive that often need to transport large-volume components.
This vehicle will be charged using renewable energy at the DRÄXLMAIER site, reinforcing the sustainability of the entire process. Albrecht Reimold, Porsche’s Executive Board Member for Production and Logistics, praised this innovation, saying it proves the feasibility of electric transport for large components like battery modules.
DRÄXLMAIER will not directly own the vehicle but will rely on a rental arrangement facilitated by Business Fleet Services (BFS), Europe’s largest MAN commercial vehicle rental company. BFS will lease the vehicle to transport company Spedition Elflein.
MAN’s long-term electric strategy is backed by substantial interest, with over 2,500 orders and inquiries for the eTGX. The company expects that by 2030, half of its trucks will be battery-electric.
As part of its portfolio, MAN also plans to offer megawatt charging, which would allow trucks to charge from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes, making them viable for long-haul operations.
