Hylane takes another 20 electric trucks from MAN
Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN and truck rental company Hylane have agreed to a long-term partnership. As part of this, Hylane will first integrate 20 MAN eTGX trucks gradually, which will then be made available to customers through the Cologne-based company’s “Pay-per-Use” rental model.
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The new framework agreement builds on the ongoing cooperation between the two companies: In May of this year, Hylane added the first MAN eTGX to its rental fleet. Meanwhile, the rental specialist is already operating two MAN hTGX hydrogen trucks in the Netherlands. With this agreement for another 20 eTGX units, the partners are now deepening their collaboration. According to the technical specifications, these vehicles still represent the current first generation of the Munich-based manufacturer’s eTGX. As is well known, MAN presented the eTGX at the IAA Transportation in a significantly upgraded version. The improvements include aspects such as aerodynamics, regenerative braking, and the battery.
Hylane will now deploy 20 units of the MAN eTGX, each equipped with up to six battery packs and a total battery capacity of 534 kWh gross (480 kWh net), and supply them to customers under its “Pay-per-Use” model. The MAN trucks are said to have a range of up to 570 kilometers, with a DC charging capacity of up to 375 kW. An MCS port, offering a charging capacity of up to 750 kW, is also available as an option.
The partners also emphasize the payload capabilities of the electric truck: “Even with maximum battery capacity, the curb weight of the tractor unit remains at 10.7 tons, which is low enough that with standard trailers and the two tons of additional load allowed for electric vehicles, a payload of 25 tons is available—comparable to that of a conventional diesel tractor unit.” As a lowliner model, the MAN eTGX is also ideal for volume-optimized transport using mega-trailers with a three-meter interior height.
Hylane promises its customers added value by eliminating the need for high upfront investments and eliminating concerns regarding vehicle acquisition and registration, maintenance and repair, insurance, and access to energy supply. These tasks are handled by the rental specialists in Cologne. Additionally, “for charging on the go, customers receive a charging card that gives access to major charging providers. Hylane also works with customers to identify suitable routes for using the vehicles. They don’t have to worry about managing regulatory requirements, including CO2 documentation either.”
In return, customers receive a monthly bill based on the miles driven. The fixed price per mile varies depending on the contract duration (24 months to 108 months), annual mileage, and vehicle model.
Friedrich Baumann, Head of Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus, emphasizes: “The transformation of road freight transport can only succeed if companies can use zero-emission commercial vehicles locally in an easy, cost-effective, and flexible manner. Together with Hylane, we are creating low-barrier access to our modern and highly efficient electric trucks, helping our customers accelerate their transition to this type of propulsion.”
Hylane CEO Dr. Sara Schiffer added, “We have a long-standing and successful partnership with MAN. Expanding our fleet with additional MAN eTGX trucks allows us to meet the rapidly growing demand for locally emission-free transportation solutions. Our customers gain access to one of Europe’s most modern electric truck series and can use these vehicles without any investment risk.”
Hylane’s clients include well-known companies such as Bosch, DHL, DSV, Hermes, and Rewe. The leasing specialist’s shareholders are DEVK Versicherungen and Palladio Partners. In addition to the MAN eTGX and hTGX, Hylane offers the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell, and the Iveco S-eWAY Fuel Cell. When the company was founded in 2021, the team from Cologne focused exclusively on hydrogen mobility. However, with the announcement in June 2025 to add 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 units to its fleet, Hylane expanded its business model to include battery-electric trucks as well. For CEO Sara Schiffer, this move was a natural step—and, as she said in our interview, “not a departure from hydrogen, but a strategic addition.”