The vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Daimler is already planning to produce a first small series of the urban electric truck Urban eTruck this year and to make it available to customers. Daimler had presented the vehicle, which is to reach reach distances of 200 kilometers in the distribution network, in September at the IAA Commercial Vehicles.

The Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruckConnectivity meets eMobility

The Urban eTruck illustrates the fascinating possibilities of connectivity, electric drive systems, future display and control technologies, telematics, and a largely self-sufficient power supply. The Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck defines the latest developments in all-electric vehicles in the heavy short-radius distribution sector.

Performance of a diesel engine
The Urban eTruck holds its own against similar internal combustion engine-powered trucks in every respect, even its weight. The triple-axle vehicle with a permissible gross weight of 26.0 t produces zero local emissions and runs silently, yet it is equal to a truck with an internal combustion engine in terms of load and performance, and, thanks to its innovative power supply, it is also economical. The outstanding features of the Urban eTruck include its drive with electrically powered rear axle and electric motors directly adjacent to the wheel hubs. Their maximum output is 2 x 125 kW, while torque is 2 x 500 Nm. The standard version of the axle has already proven itself in buses.

Intelligent energy management

Seamlessly interconnected system

Revolutionary display and operation system

Competitive total costs

Efficient energy supply

The most straightforward way of supplying power to electric vehicles is also the most expensive. The energy bill will be lower with regulated charging and, where suitable, with the addition of a stationery battery storage unit. Whether a storage unit will improve economic efficiency further depends on the circumstances in each case, in particular the energy tariff and the vehicles’ usage. A unit of this kind can be charged on a continual basis when electricity costs are at their lowest. The batteries for the truck fleet can then be charged as and when required. This means lower costs and better availability. Irrespective of whether a battery storage unit makes sense in each case, the costs of an electric vehicle in combination with smart energy solutions can be considerably lower than those of a conventional diesel truck, despite the higher purchasing price and the additional investment in the storage capacity.

Innovative design with flowing lines

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