MAN launches eTruck as 18- to 28-tonne chassis
The MAN eTruck, which has been available to order since October 2023 , is available in the two basic variants eTGX for long-distance transport and eTGS for distribution. The differences between the eTGX and eTGS correspond to the familiar diesel models, such as the wider cab of the TGX. However, both models are based on the same modular system. However, MAN is now creating a wide range of variants within this modular system and with other equipment features: “The new chassis versions of the eTGX and eTGS can be highly customised with a variety of wheelbases, cab versions, engine performance classes, battery combinations, charging connection positions and numerous other industry-typical features,” the manufacturer explained. The Munich-based company will launch the new 4×2 and 6×2 eTruck chassis range at IFAT, which takes place in its home city from May 13 to 17.
The core performance data of the electric truck is an electric motor with 254 kW, 330 kW or 400 kW and corresponding maximum torque of 800, 1,150 or 1,250 Newton meters, as well as up to six battery packs, two of which are installed under the cab and up to four more on the side of the vehicle frame. Together, these offer up to 480 kWh of usable battery capacity for daily ranges of up to 800 kilometres. In addition to DC charging via CCS with up to 375 kW, the manufacturer has been offering the even more powerful megawatt charging standard (MCS) for fast intermediate charging during breaks from driving since the start of sales, which will initially enable 750 kW, but in a later expansion stage will enable over one megawatt of charging power.
According to MAN, the new chassis are “the ideal vehicle base for the wide variety of application requirements in municipal and utility management.” Thanks to the three to six variably positionable batteries, the 18- to 28-tonne chassis should offer scope for body components on the vehicle frame, a variety of mechanical and electric drives for body functions in different performance classes, up to nine different wheelbases, six cab variants, steered and unsteered trailing axles, leaf air and full air suspension, special driving programs or other industry-specific equipment.
MAN also provides an example configuration: in an eTruck variant with the shortest wheelbase of 3.75 meters, five batteries with up to 400 kWh of usable capacity can still be installed. The range should then be up to 500 kilometres without intermediate charging. If you don’t need that much range, you can book fewer battery packs and increase the available payload. At best by 2.4 tonnes, according to MAN.
MAN will also be bringing an eTGS with a roll-off tipper body to IFAT in May. “MAN has traditionally been very strong in the field of environmental technology vehicles. This expertise naturally also benefits our new electric trucks. With the new eTruck chassis, we are now increasingly moving into industry applications. This means that our pioneering electric range is in no way inferior to our previous diesel portfolio, even in specialised vehicle bodies,” says Stefan Schall, Head of Sales Truck, Van & Used at MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland GmbH.
At the end of January, MAN announced that the first MAN eTruck models were sold out just three months after the sales launch, with the exception of a few vehicles. The commercial vehicle manufacturer received 700 orders and order inquiries in January. According to MAN, the majority of the orders and order inquiries are for large-scale production, which is scheduled to start at the Munich plant from 2025. Trucks with diesel and battery-electric drives will then be produced on the same assembly line, which should give the manufacturer the greatest possible flexibility. However, small series production will begin this year.
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