The MAN eTGX Electric Serving BMW

The MAN eTGX, next-generation electric truck, has been successfully tested for inter-plant transport between BMW sites.

On this route from Regensburg to Leipzig, a distance of 360 km without intermediate recharging, the average consumption of the MAN eTGX was recorded at 75 kWh per 100 km, demonstrating notable energy efficiency. This route, repeated 25 times a day by the company Elflein, represents a potential reduction of 3,000 tons of CO2 per year in the case of complete electrification.

The tested vehicle is a low-height version of the eTGX, specifically designed for automotive logistics. It allows for a loading volume of up to three meters of interior height. With a fifth wheel height of 950 mm and a maximum range of 500 km, this tractor adapts to the requirements of precision industrial transport, such as just-in-time and just-in-sequence.

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The charging infrastructure is already in place at the Elflein site in Leipzig, with plans for expansion at other group sites. The eTGX is compatible with fast charging CCS up to 375 kW and can also integrate the new MCS standard for charging up to 1 MW.

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While on paper this electric logistics is relevant, MAN emphasizes that it requires comprehensive support for companies wishing to electrify their fleets. This includes route analysis, providing charging infrastructure through partners, as well as digital services for planning and billing of recharges.

BMW, for its part, supports pilot projects integrating long-distance electric trucks and considers these vehicles essential for the future of automotive logistics. This experimentation proves that inter-plant transport by electric trucks is already viable and adaptable to industrial requirements.

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