First battery-electric truck to reach Norway's North Cape on an 8.000 km expedition
El Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 has marked a new milestone in the electrification of heavy transport successfully complete the eNordkapp Challengea demanding expedition of approximately 8.000 kilometers from Germany to the North Cape, In full Arctic Circle. This is the first battery-electric truck which culminates this long-distance journey.
El eNordkapp ChallengeHeld annually since late 2018, the North Cape challenge is an endurance test designed for 100% electric trucks. The final destination, Norway's North Cape, is the northernmost point in Europe accessible by road, making the challenge a true testbed for validating the viability of electric transport under extreme conditions.
Proven performance in extreme conditions
During dice días, the eActros 600 demonstrated its robustness, reliability and operational capacity in particularly demanding scenarios, facing temperatures as low as -41 °CThe expedition tested the vehicle's autonomy, energy management, and system resilience in harsh climates and complex routes.
The truck was provided by the Austrian company VEGA International CarTransport & LogisticTrading GmbHand the driving was in charge of Herbert and Silvia Salentinigwho completed the route that ran from northern Germany and Denmark, through central Sweden via the highway Inlandsvägenuntil reaching the North Cape.
Actual working configuration, without relevant modifications
For the challenge, a eActros 600 with car carrier semi-trailertransporting a Mercedes-Benz Sprintera total gross weight of 32,5 tonsa common configuration in VEGA's daily operations. The vehicle tackled the route virtually without modificationsincorporating only tires specifically designed for extreme weather conditions.
Throughout the journey, the team successfully overcame the challenges of recharging in complex environments, such as stations with limited access, short charging cables, or payment system issues, demonstrating the eActros 600's ability to operate in real-world scenarios.
A milestone for electric heavy transport
“The eActros 600 is a real workhorse for us: reliable even in the toughest conditions,” the driver stated. Herbert Salentinig upon their arrival at the North Cape.
With this expedition, Mercedes-Benz Trucks reinforces the positioning of eActros 600 like a fully viable electric solution for long-distance heavy transporteven in the most demanding environments. A decisive step that confirms that the electrification of commercial vehicles is now a reality. operational reality, also beyond conventional logistics corridors.
