Simon Loos Orders 75 Mercedes eActros 600, Fleet >200
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- Simon Loos placed an order for 75 Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 electric semi‑trucks, expanding its battery‑electric HD fleet to more than 200 units.
- Mercedes-Benz equips the eActros 600 with a total of over 600 kWh battery capacity from three 207 kWh LFP packs, targeting up to 1.2 million km service life.
- eActros 600 can travel up to 500 km (≈310 mi) on a single charge, doubling the previous planning range of 250‑300 km for Simon Loos.
- eActros 600 delivers up to 600 kW (≈805 hp) via an 800‑volt electric drive axle with two motors, enabling haul loads of up to 40 tons.
- Eric Brok, CEO of Daimler Truck Nederland BV, said the large‑scale purchase demonstrates the vehicle’s proven everyday performance and highlights the cooperation with Simon Loos and its partner GomesTrucks.
Why it matters: The 75‑truck order proves the eActros 600 can reliably cover 500 km trips, removing a key planning limitation for Simon Loos and cementing its status as a top Dutch electric‑vehicle operator, while delivering a substantial sale for Daimler Trucks and signaling strong market confidence in electric heavy‑haul solutions.
