Amazon Germany plans to add 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks to its logistics network this year. The first 27 are already in service, with the rest due to join in the coming months. All 50 are set to be running by year-end. Leading European logistics outlets report that more than 50 eActros 600 trucks will be working in Germany by the end of 2026, citing Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Amazon.
The trucks are already moving large loads between Amazon’s basic logistics centers and distribution hubs near major cities. Smaller vehicles cover the final stretch to customers. Industry sources say the trucks focus on “middle-mile” routes connecting central warehouses to city hubs, not last-mile delivery.
The eActros 600 has a 600-kilowatt-hour battery pack and can travel up to 500 kilometers on a single charge. Each truck uses three lithium-iron-phosphate battery modules of 207 kilowatt-hours each, for a total of 621 kWh. The trucks are set up for fast charging during required driver breaks, allowing them to cover more than 1,000 kilometers in a workday, matching diesel trucks. Sector analysts say this setup is intended for long-haul and regional logistics, provided enough charging stations are available along the basic routes.
The rollout comes with an expansion of dedicated charging infrastructure, including new ways to reserve charging slots at logistics hubs. Recent sector reports describe this infrastructure as critical to helping electric trucks achieve daily ranges exceeding 1,000 km.
Amazon has set aside over one billion euros to cut emissions from its European transport network. More than 400 million euros is going to Germany to fund greener logistics systems, including charging stations and new trucks. The German rollout follows a wider agreement signed in 2025 between Amazon and Mercedes-Benz, which included more than 200 eActros 600 trucks for the UK. Most of those trucks are headed there, making this Amazon’s biggest order of heavy electric trucks so far, information from official statements cited by industry outlets. The German expansion signals both companies’ plans to scale up electric heavy transport on Europe’s busiest routes.
For Mercedes-Benz Trucks, adding the eActros 600 to Amazon’s fleet is a impressive commercial step. Series production began at the Wörth plant in late 2024, and deliveries to major European fleets are underway. Electric heavy trucks are now part of daily logistics, not a future prospect.
Chinese makers have drawn attention with long-range electric vehicles, as shown in recent launches. Mercedes-Benz, but, is targeting the core of European freight, focusing on reliability and integration into existing logistics chains.
Amazon’s German network is a top priority, receiving a large share of the company’s electrification budget. The eActros 600 rollout is part of a plan to cut transport emissions at scale, beyond small trials. The trucks will mainly run medium-distance routes linking central warehouses to city distribution points, where lower emissions matter for air quality and regulatory compliance.
The partnership between Amazon and Mercedes-Benz Trucks shows electric heavy transport entering Europe’s basic markets. The eActros 600 is ready for operational use, and Amazon is investing at scale. The shift from diesel to electric freight is underway; the remaining question is how quickly the rest of the industry will follow.
