Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 becomes first electric truck to conquer John O’Groats to Land’s End

A Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 set off from John O’Groats on Wednesday 3rd December and arrived at Land’s End a day later, becoming the first electric truck to successfully achieve this momentous drive.

With only three recharging stops - at Sterling, Sandbach and Exeter - during the 1,378km (854 miles) journey, this achievement demonstrates not only the long-distance capability, efficiency and technology of the new eActros 600, but also the growing potential for sustainable, fully-electric heavy-duty transport.

With an average efficiency of 1.175 km/kWh, the truck achieved a range of 510 km on a single charge. The 39.5 tonne eActros 600 was powered exclusively by fully renewable electricity and saved 1.22 kg of CO₂ per mile driven - amounting to a total reduction of 1,042 kg. This saving is equivalent to more than three years of an average UK household’s electricity-related CO₂ footprint

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is proud to use this milestone to support Globe Truckers UK, a charity committed to helping drivers affected by injury and promoting mental health within the trucking community. Donations can be made via the following link: https://lnkd.in/eyDB8Ess

“From the moment we left John O’Groats, the eActros 600 delivered steady power, smooth handling and the confidence we needed for a challenge like this. We covered every kilometre knowing we were not just testing a truck, we were helping demonstrate what the future of transport can look like,” said Ali Colquhoun who drove the first leg of the journey.

Nick Ford, PR & Communications Manager, Daimler Truck UK, commented: “The eActros 600 was engineered to prove that zero-emission long-haul transport isn’t a distant goal but is happening now. This successful run from John O’Groats to Land’s End shows that electric trucks can meet the demands of operators today and is an important milestone not just for our Mercedes-Benz Trucks, but for the entire transport industry.”

“We are also proud to support Globe Truckers UK to shine a spotlight on the wellbeing of the drivers who keep our country moving,” he added.

Globe Truckers UK CEO Andy Tustian “We are very grateful to Mercedes-Benz Trucks for helping to raise awareness of our charity. As a charity, we support those in need throughout the HGV Industry. It was a good opportunity to be able to get our name seen nationwide during the trip."

The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is the International Truck of the Year 2025 and has just also been crowned GREENFLEET Vehicle of the Year 2025. It offers a class-leading range of more than 500km per full charge while rapid charging using the megawatt charging system (MCS) allows the truck’s 600kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery to go from 20% to 80% charge in just 25 minutes.