LONDON: Agrii, one of the UK’s leading agricultural distributors, has taken delivery of its first all-electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV), the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 LS ProCabin Stream 4x2.
Supplied by Midlands Truck & Van, the new eActros 600 – which combines zero-emissions operation with class-leading long-distance performance – is one of the first of its kind to enter service in the UK.
The vehicle was selected after an extensive evaluation programme, including trials under full load on Agrii’s regular routes.
With its class-leading range of over 500km, the eActros 600 was the only electric HGV capable of completing Agrii’s demanding 460km nightly round trip between its central distribution centre and network of depots on a single charge, with energy to spare.
Based on a typical annual mileage of 60,000km, the eActros 600 is expected to reduce Agrii’s carbon emissions by around 59 tonnes each year.
Agrii national distribution manager Richard Pinnock said, “It’s almost unnatural to think a truck that size can be electric and achieve such a distance on one charge. Sustainability is an important issue for the agricultural sector, and adopting our first electric HGV is a crucial step in reducing our environmental impact.”
The eActros 600’s quiet, all-electric powertrain also brings operational advantages, particularly during night-time deliveries to rural areas where reduced noise helps minimise disturbance to local communities.
The vibrant and distinctive branding on the eActros 600 was professionally wrapped by Finch signs using Metamark Metaglide vinyl for a premium, durable finish.
Printed on a new Roland VG3-540 printer to ensure exceptional colour accuracy and detail, Metaglide’s advanced adhesive technology allows for precise application of the wrap, with excellent repositionability, making it ideal for the complex contours of vehicle cabs.
Daimler Truck UK managing director Heiko Selzam said, “Agrii’s adoption of the eActros 600 shows that electric long-haul transport is ready for real-world operations.”
