Robust, powerful – and now also all-electric
Resilient, powerful and efficient even under demanding operating conditions, both off-road and on the road: With these properties, the Arocs from Mercedes-Benz Trucks has been one of the most important players in construction haulage for years. Now there’s another attribute, because with the new eArocs 400 the first battery-electric variant of the tried-and-tested workhorse from Mercedes-Benz Trucks is now available.
The CO2 -free and low-noise electric truck celebrate its world premiere at this year’s bauma in Munich from 7 to 13 April. Mercedes-Benz Trucks once again highlighted the innovations the company is using to drive forward the transformation to CO2-neutral drives on the vehicle side and how these solutions also benefit the construction industry.
A small series of 150 vehicles per year is currently planned for the eArocs 400 for selected EU30 markets. The vehicle will initially be available as a 32- and 41-tonne variant in the 8×4 axle configuration with four different wheelbases and can be built as a concrete mixer or construction tipper. It therfore covers essential applications for street-oriented construction transport. Thanks to its local CO2 neutrality during driving, the eArocs 400 can enter low- and zero-emission zones in inner-city areas and is also suitable for noise-sensitive environments, as well as for night-time construction sites due to its low noise emissions. The Start of Sales is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, the first delivery in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
Achim Puchert, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said at the launch, attended by Fleet Transport: “With the new eArocs 400, we are now also bringing electrification to the construction industry, which is particularly important for our economy and society. Following the distribution and long-haul transport, we are continuing to expand our product range of battery-electric trucks. Now, it is crucial that policymakers promote the development of the charging infrastructure and create the necessary framework conditions for the economic operation of these vehicles.”
Stina Fagerman, Head of Marketing, Sales & Services at Mercedes-Benz Trucks, added: “The eArocs 400 drives locally CO2 -free and is at the same time as powerful and robust as our customers are used to from the conventionally powered Arocs. Its range is designed to cover essential applications for street-oriented construction haulage. Thanks to its battery drive, it is therefore particularly suitable for use in restricted or noise-sensitive environments such as inner cities or residential areas.”
Photos: Paul White & Daimler Trucks