Amazon takes delivery of 27 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks in Germany, part of 50 unit order
By Eve
Amazon has received 27 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 battery electric trucks in Germany, with the remaining 23 of a 50 unit order due by end of 2026, according to a 22 September 2026 report. The deployment forms part of a broader contract signed in early 2025 for more than 200 eActros trucks across Europe, supported by over 1 billion euros investment in electrifying Amazon's European transport network, including more than 400 million euros for German operations. The rollout includes installation of hundreds of heavy duty EV chargers at European facilities, with the eActros 600 offering 621 kWh capacity across three LFP battery packs and up to 560 kilometre range at 40 ton gross train weight.
Why it matters
The scale of Amazon's charging infrastructure build out, spanning hundreds of heavy duty units across European sites, signals major procurement opportunities for charge point operators and installation contractors. The phased 50 unit German delivery and wider 200 plus truck European contract demonstrate sustained demand for depot charging solutions capable of supporting 621 kWh battery packs and middle mile logistics operations.
Source
- Original title
- “Amazon begins rollout of 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks in Germany”
- Published
- 22 September 2026
- Updated
- 23 September 2026
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- chargedevs.com
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Germany
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- Amazon · Mercedes-Benz
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