YouTuber to circumnavigate globe in Mercedes eActros
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- Tobias Wagner will drive a Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 on a global circumnavigation, covering about 40,000 km across 38 countries over roughly nine months, starting this autumn from Germany.
- eActros 600 is powered by a 621 kWh battery that gives roughly a 500 km range per charge, with charging times ranging from over a week on a low‑power outlet to about 30 minutes at a megawatt station.
- Mercedes‑Benz is supplying the truck with custom modifications, including extra headlights, a spare‑wheel carrier, single tires, and an integrated mobile‑charging unit to aid navigation on under‑developed roads.
- Bliss Mobil will fabricate a motorhome‑style living module for the back of the truck, with design renders shown though the body has not yet been built.
- Tobias Wagner will travel with his dog Krümelix and may host random guests, and the eActros has been fitted with a full passenger seat rather than typical jumpseats.
- Electrek notes that while previous around‑the‑world EV trips used passenger cars, buses and a Tesla Roadster, this will be the first heavy‑duty electric semi to attempt a global circumnavigation.
Why it matters: Fleet operators and manufacturers gain proof‑of‑concept that heavy‑duty electric trucks can handle long‑distance routes across varied infrastructure, while skeptics lose ground on the argument that EVs are limited to well‑developed roads. The trip’s 80‑charge framing and custom charging solutions illustrate the practical need for flexible charging options across diverse regions.
