Brummer Logistik, a subsidiary of DACHSER, has taken delivery of 12 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 battery-electric trucks. The trucks, which have a range of around 500km, will be used for food transport across Germany and Austria.
The trucks were delivered in mid-December 2024, shortly after Mercedes-Benz Trucks began series production of the eActros 600. Brummer Logistik, which was acquired by DACHSER in 2024 and is currently being integrated into its European food logistics network, plans to use the electric HGVs replacements for diesel-powered vehicles.
“The decisive factor for us is that the eActros 600 can achieve 500km on a single charge,” said Max Reih, MD of Brummer Logistik. “With an expected mileage of 90,000km per year, the trucks align well with our operational needs.”
To support the fleet, extensive charging infrastructure has been installed at Brummer Logistik’s site in Neuburg am Inn in Germany. The site now features 11 fixed and two mobile fast-charging stations, capable of delivering up to 400kW of power.
The charging stations operate exclusively on green electricity, partly generated by a 2,900kWp photovoltaic system installed on site. A 3,680kWh battery storage system has also been added to support energy supply stability.
The eActros 600 lorries at Brummer Logistik are the first battery-electric heavy-duty trucks to be introduced at the site, but DACHSER is planning a wider rollout of the model. Over the coming months, 14 additional eActros 600 trucks will be deployed across six other DACHSER locations in Europe.
According to Alexander Tonn, COO road logistics at DACHSER, the introduction of long-haul battery-electric vehicles represents a milestone in the company’s transition to zero-emission transport. “As more battery-electric tractor units enter the market, we are focused on putting them into practical use to gain operational experience, particularly in long-distance logistics,” he said.
The purchase of the 12 eActros 600 trucks and the associated charging infrastructure was supported by €4.68m (£3.9m) in funding from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, under a national subsidy programme for alternative drive systems and associated charging infrastructure.
Brummer Logistik currently operates a fleet of 312 vehicles and aims to convert a substantial portion of its operations to battery-electric transport in the coming years.
