DB Schenker has taken delivery of its first ten MAN eTrucks, marking a major step in its transition to electric freight transport. The long-distance MAN eTGX Ultra electric trucks were handed over at the MAN Truck & Bus plant in Munich and are now in service across DB Schenker’s German operations.

These vehicles are part of a larger agreement between DB Schenker and MAN, with 100 MAN eTrucks scheduled to join the fleet by 2026. A further commitment was made during the ceremony, with a new order for 50 MAN eTGLs—12-tonne electric trucks designed for urban distribution—set to be available from April 2025.

MAN eTruck: High-Capacity, Low-Emission Transport

The MAN eTGX Ultra is designed for efficiency and sustainability, featuring a modular battery system that offers up to 500km of range. It supports both CCS charging at 375kW and the new MCS standard, enabling megawatt charging for rapid top-ups during driver breaks. The trucks are designed for high-volume transport, supporting mega trailers with an interior height of three metres.

Friedrich Baumann, Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus, highlighted the significance of the deployment:

“The new MAN eTruck is not only locally CO2-free, but also fulfils the diverse requirements of our customers. Volume transport is one example of this. No other series-produced electric semitrailer tractor on the market offers such a short wheelbase with maximum battery capacity for trailers with an interior height of three metres.”

Commitment to Zero-Emission Logistics

DB Schenker’s sustainability strategy focuses on alternative drive systems and logistics efficiency improvements. Cyrille Bonjean, Executive Vice President Land Transport at DB Schenker in Europe, explained:

“As a pioneer in the transition to zero-emission drives, DB Schenker will continue to invest in sustainable solutions. We are delighted to be the first customer to put a fleet of 10 MAN eTGXs into operation.”

The MAN eTGL, scheduled for delivery in 2025, will further support DB Schenker’s last-mile logistics. Marc Pühler, Senior Vice President System Operations at DB Schenker in Europe, noted the impact of the new 12-tonne truck:

“An electric 12-tonne truck was previously not available on the market. This is changing with the eTGL, which is ideal for last-mile operations.”

Future-Proofing with MAN eMobility Solutions

Transport companies adopting MAN eTrucks benefit from MAN’s 360-degree eMobility Consulting, which includes tailored vehicle deployment analysis and charging infrastructure planning. The trucks also come with MAN’s Charge & Go service for seamless international route planning.

The first ten MAN eTrucks in DB Schenker’s fleet are funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport as part of a climate-friendly vehicle programme.

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