MAN completes electric HGV range with eTGL 12-tonner
Truck maker MAN has unveiled its latest all-electric model at the IAA Transportation 2024 trade fair.
The 12-tonne eTGL will go into production in 2025 and means MAN’s portfolio now covers the entire market from 12 to 50-tonne vehicles.
Based on MAN’s existing 12-tonne diesel architecture and using the powertrain technology already implemented in the larger eTGS and eTGX vehicles, the eTGL offers a 285PS and range of up to 235km. Two batteries provide capacity of 160kWh and 250kW DC fast charging allows for a 10-80% charge in around 30 minutes.
The eTGL is offered in two body lengths – 6.2m and 7.3mm, which are typical for lightweight tarpaulin bodies and dry freight trailers. MAN says its newest model offers a payload of up to 6.6 tonnes and offers the silent, zero-emissions logistics solutions increasingly needed in city centres.
“With the new eTGL, MAN is becoming a true full-range provider in the field of electromobility. From night-time supermarket deliveries to heavy-duty long-distance transport, MAN offers transport companies zero-emission drives from a single source,” said Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus. “With its high payload, short charging times and optimum range for urban logistics, the eTGL perfectly rounds off our eTruck portfolio.”
Alongside the eTGL, MAN presented a new seven-battery version of its eTGX 6×2 chassis With a capacity of 560 kWh usable, this delivers a driving range of around 650 km without having to recharge.
It also revealed plans to ramp up charging infrastructure as part of the Milence partnership with Traton, Daimler and Volvo, and a deal with E.On.
Milence recently opened one of the first large truck charging parks in the port of Antwerp and announced work had begun on a site in XXX, UK. A total of 1,700 charging points are to be created over the next few years by the joint venture, as part of the predicted 50,000 needed by 2030.
As part of its partnership with E.On, MAN will install 400 charge points at 170 European and UK locations along the existing MAN service network. Vehicles from other manufacturers will also be able to use the sites.
