Mercedes-Benz Trucks Previews eActros Lowliner, NextGenH2 Truck, and World Tour at IAA 2026
Mercedes-Benz Trucks will showcase a battery-electric lowliner, a hydrogen fuel-cell truck, and a globe-spanning eActros 600 expedition at the IAA Transportation 2026.
500 km
24 tonnes
over 1,000 km
What Happened
At IAA Transportation 2026 in September, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will present key next steps in the transformation of road freight transport toward alternative drivetrains. The focus is on the new eActros Lowliner, which expands the battery-electric portfolio for high-volume applications. Additionally, the 'Elektrotrucker' will start an around-the-world journey in an eActros 600, and logistics provider Dachser will become the first customer for the hydrogen NextGenH2 Truck.
IAA Transportation 2026: eActros Lowliner, NextGenH2 Truck, and world tour start
eActros Lowliner order start in EU30 and additional markets
Small series of ~100 NextGenH2 Trucks planned
Dachser first NextGenH2 Truck deployed from Karlsruhe
eActros Lowliner production begins at Wörth am Rhein
500 kmkm
With three battery packs and a gross combination weight of 40 tons, the eActros 600 achieves 500 km without intermediate charging.
“130 years ago, our founding father Gottlieb Daimler invented the truck. For us, 130 years of trucks mean responsibility to actively shape the future of transport, moving forward with the right technologies and solutions that create real value in our customers' day-to-day operations.”
Why this matters
The announcements highlight the company's commitment to multiple zero-emission technologies and real-world testing, offering fleet operators more options for reducing CO2 in long-haul transport.
Terms in This Story
- Lowliner
- A tractor unit with a low fifth-wheel height to allow trailers with increased interior space for volume-intensive goods.
- Fuel cell
- A device that converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, emitting only water vapor, used to power electric motors.
- LFP battery
- Lithium iron phosphate battery, a type of lithium-ion battery known for long life and safety, used in the eActros.
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