Swiss retailer Otto's replaces entire fleet with 22 Mercedes eActros 600 electric trucks
By Eve
Otto's, a Swiss retailer with 140 stores, is electrifying its full truck fleet with 22 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 battery-electric trucks operating from its Sursee headquarters. The vehicles have a 500 kilometre range and complete two to four routes daily, with around 80 percent of transport routes falling within that distance. Charging is primarily powered by the company's own photovoltaic system at the depot, supplemented by solar generation from branch locations. This October 2026 announcement, reported by EVwire, reflects a broader European shift from pilot projects to full fleet electrification, with Swiss logistics firm Käppeli adding Tesla Semis in 2027 and H.Essers recently deploying 20 MAN and Mercedes-Benz electric trucks.
Why it matters
The complete fleet replacement by a 140 store retailer demonstrates commercial confidence in heavy duty electric truck infrastructure and operational economics, signalling maturity in the European commercial EV charging market. The reliance on on site solar generation for charging indicates growing integration between depot electrification projects and renewable energy procurement, creating opportunities for combined infrastructure tenders.
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- Original title
- “Swiss retailer electrifies its entire fleet with 22 Mercedes eActros 600 electric trucks”
- Published
- 27 October 2026
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
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