Mercedes-Benz Trucks has officially handed over the first 27 battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 to Amazon. By the end of 2026, a total of more than 50 battery-electric trucks of the same type will be operating on German roads for Amazon's transportation network. At the handover, both companies emphasised the importance of high-performance battery-electric trucks for the transformation of road freight transport and the development of a more sustainable transportation network in Germany.
Achim Schwickert, Minister of the Interior of Rhineland-Palatinate: "The electrification of road freight transport is increasingly becoming part of everyday operations. The growing deployment of electric trucks built in Wörth on German roads demonstrates that battery-electric trucks are no longer a vision of the future, even in heavy-duty transport. Rhineland-Palatinate is playing an important role in driving this transformation.”
“As Minister for Economic Affairs, I am pleased to see innovations ‘Made in Rhineland-Palatinate’ attracting strong market demand. With the battery-electric eActros 600, a product is being manufactured in Wörth am Rhein that combines innovation, climate-friendly transport, and economic growth. We are witnessing how economic transformation can be driven from within industry itself,” says Michael Ebling, Rhineland-Palatinate’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Tourism, Energy and Climate Protection.
Christian Hirte, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport: "I am pleased to see this outstanding initiative. It demonstrates that Germany’s automotive industry now offers a strong range of high-performance electric trucks that prove their value in real-world operations, even without government support. Businesses are embracing these vehicles because they recognize the benefits of operating an efficient fleet. Germany is making significant strides toward modern, climate-friendly mobility. This applies equally to businesses, public transport operators and private consumers. The Federal Government’s long-standing support for this transition is paying off. We will continue to drive the expansion of a nationwide charging network that is comprehensive, fit for purpose and easy to use."
In early 2025, Amazon and Mercedes-Benz Trucks signed a contract for more than 200 battery-electric trucks of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 type – Amazon’s largest-ever order of electric trucks. In the United Kingdom, where the majority of the fleet is being deployed, Mercedes-Benz Trucks began deliveries of the eActros 600 to Amazon in late 2025. The eActros 600, the battery-electric flagship for long-haul transport of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, is deployed on so-called middle-mile routes, meaning for the transport of goods between fulfillment centers and urban areas. Combining high battery capacity with an exceptionally efficient electric drive axle developed in-house, the eActros 600 is particularly well suited for these transport routes.
Stina Fagerman, President Mercedes-Benz Trucks Customer Region Europe: "The eActros 600 is manufactured in Wörth am Rhein and was developed for demanding long-haul transport. The fact that Amazon relies on our vehicles underscores the confidence in our technology and also shows that the electrification of heavy-duty transport is increasingly becoming reality. Such partnerships are crucial to further accelerate the transformation of the transport industry."
Andreas Marschner, Vice President of Worldwide Sustainable Operations at Amazon, says: "The handover of these vehicles is a milestone for the electrification of our transportationnetwork. Electric solutions have already been widely used for some time in last-mile package delivery to customers. With the high-performance electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, we can now make even longer transport routes between fulfillment centers and urban areas more sustainable. This is a true solution for the future."
To optimally integrate the new electric trucks into its transportation network, Amazon is installing hundreds of heavy goods vehicles chargers at its European locations, enabling the electric trucks to be charged from 10% to 80% in around 70 minutes. In total, Amazon is investing more than 1 billion euros in the further electrification and decarbonization of its transportation network in Europe, including more than 400 million euros dedicated to its operations in Germany. The commissioning of the eActros 600 is part of Amazon's broad investments to decarbonization in Germany.