Five million kilometers of road traveled by electric trucks in customer usage
In a significant move towards a greener future, Dutch firms Cornelissen, van Doorn, and Koopman are introducing MAN eTrucks for regional and urban deliveries. The versatile electric vehicles are gaining traction across various industries, from automotive to timber, food logistics, textiles, and beverage distribution.
The surge in popularity for electric vehicles is evident, with sales of these eco-friendly trucks rising by an impressive 238 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This growth has been accompanied by a rapid increase in customer interest, with nearly 800 heavy-duty electric trucks on order, approaching the target of surpassing 1,000 orders by the end of 2025.
The adoption of MAN eTrucks extends beyond the Netherlands. Companies in northern Europe, including Nor Tekstil in Norway and Portuguese freight forwarder TJA, are incorporating these electric trucks into their fleets. A notable example is the municipal consortium representing 12 cities and towns in Austria, which has agreed a framework contract for up to 45 MAN eTrucks.
In Austria, Steiner Transport & Technik GmbH from Niedernsill has also announced its intention to use MAN eTrucks for its operations. MAN Truck & Bus, the manufacturer of these electric trucks, is providing customers in cooperation with AW Automotive a portable battery storage and charging solution for electric trucks, indicating commercial availability in Austria.
The success of MAN eTrucks is not just limited to Europe. Royal Unibrew in Denmark is beginning to use MAN eTrucks for beverage distribution, while Danone in Poland is using them for food logistics. Jacky Perrenot in France has placed an order for over 100 MAN eTrucks to support food distribution.
The fleet of MAN eTrucks has demonstrated reliable performance in real-world conditions, running exclusively on renewable electricity. With an average energy consumption of 90 kWh per 100 kilometres, these electric vehicles have saved approximately 3,600 tonnes of CO2 to date.
The series production of the MAN eTGX and eTGS began in June 2025 at the company's Munich plant. Since early 2025, around 200 pre-series MAN eTGX and eTGS vehicles have been in service with major logistics companies, including the Behrens Group in Germany, which has started using MAN eTGX vehicles for timber transport, integrating them with swappable bodies for electric forklifts and charging them partly with on-site photovoltaic power.
As the demand for sustainable solutions continues to grow, it is clear that the MAN eTrucks are playing a crucial role in the transition towards a more environmentally friendly transportation sector.
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