DAF XF Electric awarded ‘Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’

‘Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ is part of the renowned National Transport Awards programme, established in 1988 by the magazines Transporte 3 and Viajeros from the Spanish Editec Group. After winning the title ‘International Truck of the Year 2026’, this is yet another accolade for DAFs class leading electric truck range.

 

The jury, consisting of executives from more than one hundred transport companies as well as specialists in alternative energy solutions, praised the DAF XF Electric for its advanced technology, strong focus on sustainability and excellent overall performance. Key evaluation criteria included innovation, efficiency, environmental impact and user-friendliness.

The DAF XF Electric is powered by PACCAR EX-D1 and EX-D2 electric motors, delivering outputs from 170 kW (230 hp) to 350 kW (480 hp). Depending on the configuration, the vehicle offers a zero-emission range of more than 500 kilometres.

One of the important factors for being awarded ‘2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ is the application of the latest-generation lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are free of cobalt and nickel, and feature an exceptionally long service life. These batteries can be routinely charged to 100% without impacting their durability.

The jury commented: “The DAF XF Electric demonstrates that care for environment can be perfectly combined with operational efficiency and outstanding driver comfort. The driveline and vehicle concept form a perfect combination, especially for the regional and national distribution for which the DAF XF Electric is primarily designed.”

“Being awarded ‘Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ is another wonderful recognition of the qualities of our New Generation DAF Electric trucks”, stated Bart Bosmans, member of the DAF Board of Management and responsible for Marketing & Sales. “In addition to these class-leading vehicles, we provide a complete package of services to support operators when investing in electric logistics. This ranges from specific driver training to thorough route planning, from supplying charging stations and energy-storage systems to specific information within our PACCAR Connect online fleet management platform. This combination of products and services makes DAF the ideal partner in the energy transition."