Over 50 Mercedes electric trucks will be operating for Amazon in Germany, and this is not the end...

Amazon has begun receiving the first units of its massive order for Mercedes eActros 600 trucks: 27 electric freight vehicles were just delivered in Germany, with over 50 more set to be deployed by the end of the year. In total, more than 200 units of this Mercedes electric truck will be in use eventually.

For several years now, Amazon has been electrifying the vehicles used for last-mile deliveries around the world. The American company already owns 30,000 electric vans thanks to its partnership with Rivian. It is now turning its attention to a more challenging area to decarbonize: long-distance freight transport using trucks.

Amazon accelerates in electric truck development

Mercedes has just delivered 27 eActros 600 trucks to Amazon in Germany. This initial shipment is set to be quickly followed by more: over 50 units are expected on German roads by the end of 2026. These vehicles are part of a much larger order placed in early 2025. Amazon has committed to purchasing more than 200 eActros 600 trucks, making it the company’s largest order of electric trucks to date.

However, most of these vehicles are intended for use in the United Kingdom, where the first deliveries began at the end of 2025. Amazon plans to use them to transport goods between logistics centers and urban areas. This application is suited for regular routes, where energy demands and charging options can be planned in advance.

A 621 kWh battery for 500 km of range

The Mercedes eActros 600 is equipped with three LFP battery packs, giving it a total installed capacity of 621 kWh. Mercedes claims 500 km of range on a single charge under conditions typical for long-distance transportation.

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Not surprisingly, the arrival of these electric trucks forces Amazon to adapt its infrastructure. The company is installing several hundred heavy-duty charging stations at its European facilities. According to the company, the chargers being installed should enable batteries to go from 20% to 80% charge in just over an hour.

Electric trucks are gradually becoming more widespread. In recent months, it has been observed that major logistics companies are starting to deploy fleets of dozens or even hundreds of electric heavy trucks.