Daimler launches electric truck range in Australia

Daimler Truck has officially launched its range of Fuso and Mercedes-Benz electric trucks in Australia, unveiling the trip of models at a launch event in Melbourne. 

The range consists of the second-generation Fuso eCanter, Mercedes-Benz eActros and eEconic trucks, all utilising e-axle layouts and offering a drive range of up to 300km. 

On the heavy end, the Mercedes-Benz eActros is available as a 4×2 and 6×2 rigid as well as a 4×2 prime mover with both models suited to local distribution duties, while the eEconic is available as a 6×2 and is aimed primarily at the refuse industry.

The light-duty eCanters range consists of 14 models, with three different battery options and an assortment of wheelbases and cab sizes.

Daimler Truck President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, introduced the three electric trucks at the launch event in Melbourne this week. 

“Our customers don’t have to choose between sustainability and productivity. With these groundbreaking electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz and Fuso, they can have both,” he said.

“We didn’t take shortcuts to rush these models to market, but invested more time and money to make sure we delivered trucks with the innovation that our customers expect from Daimler Truck, which means the most advanced trucks in their class.”

Mr Whitehead says Daimler Truck is ready to give customers the tools they need to hit their transport sustainability goals.

“We’ve been helping our customers reduce their emissions for many years and led the way with our Euro 6 trucks from 2016, which also have remarkable fuel consumption,” he said.

“Daimler Truck will continue to support customers looking to run lower emission diesel technology and maintain our leadership in that field, while also offering the best battery electric trucks for those customers who are ready take this exciting step.”  

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Sales and Marketing Vice President, Andrew Assimo, says the range offered across its brands now covers all bases – from diesel to battery electric.

“Daimler Truck offers our customers a complete sustainable truck solution, whether it be low emission diesel or battery electric,” he said.

“As part of that commitment, when it comes to these amazing electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz and Fuso, we can help with everything from selecting the correct specification and route planning to charging infrastructure advice. 

“Each truck comes with a complimentary servicing package and there is a raft of financing packages including guaranteed buyback options.

“Daimler Truck customers have already travelled more than 8 million km in electric trucks around the world, including in Australia since 2021, and we are excited to be able to share what we have learned and give our customers an edge over their competitors.”

Customers will be able to utilise Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) including Fast Track Finance and Guaranteed Buy-Back programs that have been tailored to accommodate the unique needs of Daimler Truck electric truck owners. 

DTFS will provide a smooth and familiar financing process, while introducing the added convenience of incorporating accessories and finance options for EV chargers and service plans.