MAN is advancing its electric truck lineup, specifically the eTGX model, by focusing on aerodynamics, new cell chemistry, and regenerative braking. These technical improvements, combined with an optional seventh battery pack, allow the vehicle to achieve a range of up to 720 kilometers.
Dr. Frederik Zohm, MAN’s Board Member for Research & Development, emphasizes that maximizing range is not the primary goal for logistics firms, as most daily routes remain under 800 kilometers. Instead, the company promotes a modular battery configuration to optimize costs.
The manufacturer is implementing a modular approach, allowing operators to select fewer battery modules for shorter routes of 100 to 200 kilometers. This strategy aims to improve the total cost of ownership, as smaller battery packs reduce the initial purchase price.
MAN is also integrating the Megawatt Charging System into series production, offering charging capacities of 350 kW or 750 kW. This flexibility allows logistics companies to better align charging times and battery capacity with their specific operational requirements.
Zohm identifies affordable green energy, expanded charging infrastructure, and continued battery chemistry development as the three pillars for scaling heavy-duty electric transport. He maintains that market success depends on finding the most efficient vehicle configuration for each use case.
