Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered the first battery-electric eActros 600 long-haul trucks in Chile, marking the model’s entry into the South American market. Empresas Cavalieri received the initial unit and will operate it along the Santiago–Viña del Mar corridor in the Valparaíso region for beverage logistics. Six additional eActros 600 units are scheduled for delivery to Chilean customers in the coming weeks.
Highlights
- Empresas Cavalieri received the first eActros 600 in Chile, operating the truck on beverage transport routes for major producer Compañía de Cervecerías Unidas (CCU).
- The eActros 600 delivers 500 km of range per charge, enabling depot-to-depot operations without intermediate charging stops.
- Chile became the first South American market for the eActros 600, with sales partner Kaufmann S.A. providing a full e-mobility ecosystem including technical consulting and driver training.
- The truck’s three LFP battery packs total 621 kWh of installed capacity, engineered for up to 1.2 million km over a ten-year service life.
CCU Drives Fleet Electrification
Compañía de Cervecerías Unidas (CCU), one of the largest beverage producers in Chile and South America, is advancing the electrification of its freight operations through its partnership with Cavalieri. The eActros 600 deployment represents another step in CCU’s broader sustainability initiative.
The truck’s 500-km range allows Cavalieri to complete its assigned routes entirely on a single charge. This eliminates the need for en-route charging infrastructure on the Santiago–Viña del Mar corridor.
Chile’s E-Mobility Landscape
Chile spans more than 750,000 square kilometers with a north-south distance of roughly 4,200 km. The country has set a national target of carbon neutrality by 2050. Solar and wind power already account for a significant share of its energy supply, positioning Chile as one of the most promising markets for renewable energy globally.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ sales partner Kaufmann S.A. previously offered the first-generation eActros 300/400 in Chile. The company now provides an expanded battery-electric portfolio through the eActros 600 and its second-generation variants. Customers have access to a comprehensive support ecosystem that includes:
- Nationwide mobility guarantees
- Technical consulting and after-sales support
- Driver training programs
- Charging infrastructure advisory services
eActros 600 Technical Specifications
The eActros 600 entered series production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth, Germany, in late November 2024, with customer deliveries beginning the following month. The truck’s core specifications include:
- Battery capacity: Three packs at 207 kWh each, totaling 621 kWh installed capacity
- Cell chemistry: Lithium iron phosphate (LFP), enabling over 95% usable capacity
- Range: 500 km at 40 tons gross combination mass under realistic operating conditions
- Daily range potential: Over 1,000 km with intermediate charging during statutory driver breaks
- Durability target: Up to 1.2 million km over ten years, with battery state of health above 80% at end of life
- Payload: Approximately 22 tons in the EU with a standard semitrailer
- Maximum gross combination mass: Up to 44 tons
The eActros 600 features a new electric drive axle developed in-house by Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The second model generation now offers over 40 base vehicle variants, with options for two cab sizes, two or three battery packs, multiple wheelbases, and various axle configurations.
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