Posted on Tuesday, 11th March 2025
Scania and international logistics provider DHL have been working together to deploy an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) to test parcel transport between Berlin and Hamburg in Germany.
Both companies recognise the need to overcome some of the biggest hurdles facing electric trucks, such as high grid demands during seasonal peaks and a shortage of charging points. The EREV collaboration addresses these challenges by enabling driving 80-90% on renewable electricity while reducing carbon emissions.
The jointly developed electric truck includes a fuel-powered generator, accelerating the shift to battery-electric road transport without waiting for a fully-built charging infrastructure.
Christian Levin, CEO of Scania
"The future is electric, but perfect must not be the enemy of good as we are getting there.
“The vehicle we have developed with DHL is an example of interim solutions that enhance the scaling of decarbonised heavy transport before we achieve 100% electrification. An effective climate transition requires policymakers to accept such solutions while ramping up investments in public infrastructure.”
Key specifications of the Scania EREV
The 10.5-meter-long truck, with a maximum weight of 40 metric tons, is powered by a 230kW electric engine (295kW peak).
A 416 kWh battery provides energy, while a 120 kW gasoline-powered generator extends the range to 800 kilometres. Initially powered by petrol, the generator can later use diesel or HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel. The software can limit the generator's usage to manage emissions.
The truck's top speed is 89 km/h and its cargo capacity is approximately 1,000 parcels, equivalent to a swap body. It can tow a trailer with an additional swap body, making it an efficient option for parcel transport between Berlin and Hamburg.
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