The brief
- Spun off from Daimler AG in 2021, Daimler Truck inherited a century of truck manufacturing expertise.
- Aims to electrify medium- and heavy-duty markets, which move most cargo but lag passenger-vehicle electrification.
- Eight brands across five continents position it to lead the electric long-haul transition globally.
Technical approach
Modular electric architecture
Flexible platform for multiple segments
Modular platform allows different battery capacities and motor power across truck classes on a single base.
Battery technology
High-capacity lithium-iron-phosphate cells
Three 621 kWh packs with LiFePO4 chemistry for durability. After 745,000 miles, expects 80% capacity, critical for 10+ year truck lifespans.
Charge speed
Megawatt charging to reduce break time
Charges 20% to 80% in 30 minutes on a 400 kW charger, aligning with EU mandatory driver-break regulations that stop drivers every few hours anyway.
Scale and supply
Established manufacturing and dealer networks
Modern plants across Germany. Existing relationships with fleets and charging providers give electric trucks faster adoption paths than startups.
