Amazon is accelerating the electrification of its European logistics network, with the first battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 heavy goods vehicles now entering service in Germany. The move marks a further step towards reducing emissions from road freight, extending electric transport beyond customer deliveries to the longer journeys connecting distribution centres and urban areas.
Announced on 9 September 2026, the deployment began with the handover of 27 electric trucks, with more than 50 expected to be operating across Germany by the end of the year. The vehicles form part of Amazon’s largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles, agreed with Mercedes-Benz Trucks in early 2025, covering more than 200 trucks across the UK and Germany. While the majority of the order is destined for the UK, the German rollout demonstrates how battery-electric technology is beginning to support a wider range of freight operations. Source: Amazon
The eActros 600 has been developed for long-distance freight transport, with a battery capacity of 621 kWh and a stated range of up to 500 kilometres on a single charge. Amazon plans to use the vehicles for middle-mile journeys, moving goods between fulfilment centres and other logistics facilities, where trucks must cover substantial distances while maintaining reliable delivery schedules. This is an important development for fleet electrification, as heavier vehicles operating beyond urban delivery routes present different requirements for range, charging and day-to-day fleet management.
However, replacing diesel trucks with electric alternatives requires more than simply introducing new vehicles. Charging infrastructure must be available at the right locations, with sufficient capacity to support operational schedules and minimise disruption. To support its wider European rollout, Amazon is installing hundreds of truck charging stations at its sites, designed to recharge the vehicles from 20% to 80% in just over an hour. The company has also committed more than €1 billion to further electrify and decarbonise its European transport network, including over €400 million in Germany. These investments highlight the importance of developing vehicles and supporting infrastructure together if electric freight is to operate at scale. Source: Mercedes-Benz Trucks
The expansion builds on Amazon’s existing use of electric delivery vans and other lower-emission transport solutions, reflecting a broader approach to reducing the environmental impact of its logistics operations. The company has linked these efforts to The Climate Pledge, which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. While the transition to electric heavy goods vehicles offers an opportunity to reduce direct exhaust emissions, its wider climate benefits will also depend on factors including the electricity used for charging, vehicle utilisation and the emissions associated with manufacturing and infrastructure.
For the wider logistics sector, Amazon’s rollout provides a practical example of how electrification is moving into more demanding freight applications. Scaling these solutions will require collaboration between fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure providers and policymakers, alongside careful consideration of route suitability, charging availability and commercial viability. As more businesses explore how to reduce transport emissions, the experience gained from large-scale deployments will be increasingly valuable in understanding what it takes to move from individual electric vehicles to an electrified freight network.
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Read more on Amazons overall longer-term sustainability plan in their latest report here: 2025 Amazon Sustainability Report