Amazon Begins Rollout of 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Electric Trucks in Germany
The initial delivery of 27 units is part of a broader European electrification effort involving over a billion euros in investment.
Amazon has taken delivery of 27 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 battery-electric trucks in Germany, marking the start of a rollout for a total order of 50 units expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
What Happened
The German delivery represents the first phase of Amazon’s commitment to deploy 50 eActros 600 trucks in the region. This move follows a contract signed in early 2025 between Amazon and Mercedes-Benz Trucks for more than 200 eActros trucks across Europe. While the majority of that larger fleet is being deployed in the UK, where deliveries began in late 2025, the German units are now entering service. The eActros 600 is designed for middle-mile logistics, transporting goods between fulfillment centers and urban areas. The vehicle features three LFP battery packs with a total capacity of 621 kWh, offering a range of up to 560 kilometers under a gross train weight of 40 tons and a payload capacity of approximately 22 tons.
Why It Matters
This deployment is a component of Amazon’s broader strategy to electrify its transportation network in Europe, an initiative backed by an investment of more than one billion euros. Of that total, over 400 million euros is dedicated specifically to operations in Germany. The transition includes the installation of hundreds of heavy-duty EV chargers at Amazon’s European facilities. Stina Fagerman, Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ European President, stated that Amazon’s reliance on these vehicles underscores confidence in their technology and highlights the growing reality of heavy-duty transport electrification. Andreas Marschner, Amazon’s VP of Worldwide Sustainable Operations, described the handover as a milestone, noting that while electric solutions are already common in last-mile delivery, these trucks enable sustainability on longer transport routes.
The Bottom Line
Amazon’s initial receipt of 27 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks in Germany signals the continued expansion of heavy-duty electric fleets in Europe, supported by significant infrastructure investment and a multi-year delivery schedule.
