Is MAN launching a new 40-ton electric truck

This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

A new era begins at MAN Truck and Bus with the delivery of their fully electric heavy-duty trucks. The first 40-ton truck was handed over in Leipzig to automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER Group. This truck will be used to transport batteries for the Porsche Macan Electric to the Porsche plant in Leipzig, and it promises zero emissions.

The MAN eTGX truck for DRÄXLMAIER offers 450 HP and a battery capacity of 534 kWh with innovative features. It has a charging capacity of up to 375 kW via CCS, making it a strong competitor in the market, especially for transporting large-volume parts in the automotive industry. It also boasts the shortest wheelbase in its class.

Great news! But I read this as ‘a man starts selling electric trucks’ instead of the company MAN.

Uma said:
Great news! But I read this as ‘a man starts selling electric trucks’ instead of the company MAN.

Same here. I thought ‘good for you, man’

650 km between charges and 30-minute charge time from 10 to 80 percent.

If those figures are correct, that’s 8 to 10 hours of driving with just a single half-hour break, which is perfect for anything except non-stop driver-swapping long-haul trips.

Frances said:
650 km between charges and 30-minute charge time from 10 to 80 percent.

If those figures are correct, that’s 8 to 10 hours of driving with just a single half-hour break, which is perfect for anything except non-stop driver-swapping long-haul trips.

In Europe, mandatory rest periods provide plenty of time to charge between runs, assuming enough chargers are available at stops and destinations.

Frances said:
650 km between charges and 30-minute charge time from 10 to 80 percent.

If those figures are correct, that’s 8 to 10 hours of driving with just a single half-hour break, which is perfect for anything except non-stop driver-swapping long-haul trips.

The 30 minutes from 10 to 80 percent is standard for all batteries. The charge time depends on the battery chemistry rather than size. If you provide enough power, you will get around 30 minutes.

Check out the Elektrotrucker YouTube channel for more information: EN: https://youtube.com/@electrictrucker?si=SQCqfp03GQvbzQT9

DE: https://youtube.com/@elektrotrucker?si=nN2nG2v6efn6VgLm

I learned from him that charging speed is less important since truck drivers take frequent breaks anyway, and 350 kW seems sufficient.

Remy said:
Check out the Elektrotrucker YouTube channel for more information: EN: https://youtube.com/@electrictrucker?si=SQCqfp03GQvbzQT9

DE: https://youtube.com/@elektrotrucker?si=nN2nG2v6efn6VgLm

I learned from him that charging speed is less important since truck drivers take frequent breaks anyway, and 350 kW seems sufficient.

Yes, he offers great insights

Keller said:
That’s awesome

Totally awesome

Rowan said:
This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

At first, I thought the truck itself weighed 40 tons

Oli said:

Rowan said:
This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

At first, I thought the truck itself weighed 40 tons

No, that’s referring to the Hummer EV

Rowan said:
This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

The truck has a 500 kWh battery pack and under 400 kW charging speed. It may not be leading the specs but still has its uses. Did they mention the price?

Fraser said:

Rowan said:
This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

The truck has a 500 kWh battery pack and under 400 kW charging speed. It may not be leading the specs but still has its uses. Did they mention the price?

They are part of a group planning to install 3 MW chargers, so charging speeds should improve over time. For now, they mostly deliver to customers that don’t need ultra-fast charging.

Prices for commercial vehicles are rarely mentioned and are usually negotiated individually with large customers.

Rowan said:

Fraser said:
Rowan said:
This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

The truck has a 500 kWh battery pack and under 400 kW charging speed. It may not be leading the specs but still has its uses. Did they mention the price?

They are part of a group planning to install 3 MW chargers, so charging speeds should improve over time. For now, they mostly deliver to customers that don’t need ultra-fast charging.

Prices for commercial vehicles are rarely mentioned and are usually negotiated individually with large customers.

The 3 MW chargers seem future-proof, but it’s hard to believe this truck could manage 6C…maybe 3C for 1.5 MW if the thermal management is sized right.

Regarding the price, it must have a rough estimate, just like ICE trucks. So is it in the range of 100k to 150k based on order size and features? There should be a ballpark figure.

Fraser said:

Rowan said:
Fraser said:
Rowan said:
This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

The truck has a 500 kWh battery pack and under 400 kW charging speed. It may not be leading the specs but still has its uses. Did they mention the price?

They are part of a group planning to install 3 MW chargers, so charging speeds should improve over time. For now, they mostly deliver to customers that don’t need ultra-fast charging.

Prices for commercial vehicles are rarely mentioned and are usually negotiated individually with large customers.

The 3 MW chargers seem future-proof, but it’s hard to believe this truck could manage 6C…maybe 3C for 1.5 MW if the thermal management is sized right.

Regarding the price, it must have a rough estimate, just like ICE trucks. So is it in the range of 100k to 150k based on order size and features? There should be a ballpark figure.

It’s likely double that of an equivalent diesel truck

Rowan said:

Fraser said:
Rowan said:
Fraser said:
Rowan said:
This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

The truck has a 500 kWh battery pack and under 400 kW charging speed. It may not be leading the specs but still has its uses. Did they mention the price?

They are part of a group planning to install 3 MW chargers, so charging speeds should improve over time. For now, they mostly deliver to customers that don’t need ultra-fast charging.

Prices for commercial vehicles are rarely mentioned and are usually negotiated individually with large customers.

The 3 MW chargers seem future-proof, but it’s hard to believe this truck could manage 6C…maybe 3C for 1.5 MW if the thermal management is sized right.

Regarding the price, it must have a rough estimate, just like ICE trucks. So is it in the range of 100k to 150k based on order size and features? There should be a ballpark figure.

It’s likely double that of an equivalent diesel truck

Low 200k seems borderline, but 300k…no. Not for a 500 kWh battery. Not saying that’s the asking price, but generally what the truck might be worth. Are there any incentives for electric semi-truck purchases to make it more reasonable?

Fraser said:

Rowan said:
This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

The truck has a 500 kWh battery pack and under 400 kW charging speed. It may not be leading the specs but still has its uses. Did they mention the price?

Trucks don’t need to be the best; they just need to be the cheapest for the routes they’re used on.

Axel said:

Fraser said:
Rowan said:
This is exciting news for the transport industry and anyone interested in electric vehicles

The truck has a 500 kWh battery pack and under 400 kW charging speed. It may not be leading the specs but still has its uses. Did they mention the price?

Trucks don’t need to be the best; they just need to be the cheapest for the routes they’re used on.

…would you spend 100k for a 60 kWh Nissan Leaf clone if it was branded by MAN? I’m not saying this truck is bad, but it has to be reasonable regarding specs, price, and performance compared to current technology.