Automotive
Amazon rolls out first batch of Mercedes electric semi trucks
Electrek reports that Amazon plans to deploy 50 battery-powered trucks before late 2026.
The short version
- Amazon placed an order for over 200 Mercedes eActros 600 heavy trucks, putting the first 26 into service.[Electrek]
- The retailer plans to operate 50 electric semi trucks prior to the end of 2026.[Electrek]
- The initiative supports an overall investment of over 1 billion euros to decarbonize European logistics.[Electrek]
Key facts
- Amazon placed an order exceeding 200 Mercedes eActros 600 trucks and put the initial 26 on the road.[Electrek]
- Amazon aims to deploy 50 Mercedes-Benz electric semi trucks before the close of 2026.[Electrek]
- The eActros 600 includes a 621 kWh battery pack with an estimated range of 500 kilometers.[Electrek]
- Amazon is dedicating over 1 billion euros to electrifying and decarbonizing European transport operations.[Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- The delivery timeline for the remainder of the 200-plus truck order beyond 2026 has not been detailed.[Electrek]
Sources
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