Mercedes eActros 600 completes 3,500 kilometres across Europe with three charging stops in round the world trial
By Eve
A Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric HGV has travelled 3,500 kilometres from Hanover, Germany to Turkey with just three charging stops in Austria, Serbia and Turkey, as part of a 45,000 kilometre world journey aiming to use no more than 80 charges. The truck, converted to a motorhome and driven by YouTuber Tobias Wagner, is now heading through Georgia towards Central Asia and China, with around 40,000 kilometres remaining. The eActros 600 is officially rated for 500 kilometres of range when fully loaded, and is already in commercial operation on logistics routes exceeding 400 kilometres.
Why it matters
The trial demonstrates real world charging infrastructure viability for long distance electric HGV operations across multiple countries, providing procurement teams with performance data on range and charging frequency for heavy duty electric fleet planning. Operators considering electric truck deployments can benchmark the eActros 600's capability against existing diesel logistics routes over 400 kilometres.
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- Original title
- “Around the world in 80 charges: First leg of eActros 600 world trip completed”
- Published
- 22 October 2026
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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