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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Motorhome Aims for 621-Mile Range on Global Expedition
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Core Expedition Details
- Who: Tobias Wagner, professional truck driver and content creator “Elektrotrucker.”
- What: Around-the-world journey in a custom Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 with a Bliss Mobil living module.
- Where: Starting in Germany, traveling through roughly 30 countries on five continents.
- When: Planned departure in September 2026, expected to last about one year.
- How: Targeting 28,000 mi with no more than 80 charging stops—about 350 mi per stop—using a lighter configuration, hyper-miling techniques, and multiple charging options.
Technical Specifications & Performance Targets
- Battery: Three lithium-iron-phosphate packs, 621 kWh total.
- Standard range: Mercedes-Benz quotes ~310 mi for a fully loaded eActros 600 under test conditions.
- Expedition target: Up to 621 mi on a single charge, contingent on road conditions, speed, temperature and terrain.
- Powertrain: Continuous 536 hp, peak 805 hp, four-speed transmission; single rear tires reduce rolling resistance.
- Weight: ~34,170 lb (nearly 17 tons).
- Charging: CCS2 fast charging up to 400 kW (10 % -> 80 % in ~70 min); Mercedes has demonstrated Megawatt Charging System technology up to 1,000 kW. An onboard Alpitronic DC charger can draw up to 43 kW from AC sources when high-power stations are unavailable.
- Living module: 13-ft Bliss Mobil cabin with a separate 400-Ah lithium battery, 1,000 W solar array, 106 gal fresh-water capacity and independent electrical/plumbing systems; can also draw power from the truck’s main battery via a 24-V connection.
- Auxiliary transport: Honda WN7 electric motorcycle (9.3 kWh battery, 67 hp) mounted for routes where the truck is too large.
Official Statements & Responses
Mercedes-Benz Trucks calls the project the first known circumnavigation of the globe in a fully battery-electric truck and says the lighter expedition setup should “significantly exceed” the vehicle’s normal freight range. The company notes the route may evolve and that the expedition will test both vehicle range and high-power charging availability in regions where such facilities are scarce. Wagner’s team has installed dual-sided charging connectors and adapters for Chinese and North American standards.
Cost and Economic Considerations
The total price for the eActros 600, Bliss Mobil module and associated equipment is reported at approximately $796,600, excluding the Honda motorcycle. The high upfront cost underscores that the build is a one-off prototype rather than a consumer-ready RV.
Why It Matters
Demonstrating sustained 600-plus-mile runs could provide real-world data on how weight, driving technique and battery management affect range, informing future commercial EV designs. The expedition will also highlight gaps in global high-power charging networks, potentially influencing infrastructure investment decisions.
Timeline
- September 2026: Planned departure from IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany.
- ~One year later: Anticipated completion of the 28,000-mile circuit, subject to route adjustments.
Key Figures & Groups
- Tobias Wagner — expedition leader.
- Mercedes-Benz Trucks — manufacturer and sponsor.
- Bliss Mobil — living-module designer.
- Alpitronic — provider of the auxiliary DC charging station.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No contradictory figures appear across sources; however, the exact achievable range (up to 621 mi) remains an estimate dependent on variable conditions, and the final number of charging stops may differ from the projected 80.