en.Wedoany.com Reported - German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus has announced progress one year after the launch of series production of electric trucks: its Munich plant has produced nearly 1,300 heavy-duty electric trucks, the MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS. The manufacturer stated that electric vehicles are no longer pilot projects but fully integrated into industrial processes and have become a key component of the company's decarbonization strategy.
Over the past 12 months, MAN has consolidated a manufacturing model in which electric and diesel trucks are produced on the same assembly line, flexibly adjusted according to market demand and customer orders, without relying on the type of powertrain.
The Munich plant currently maintains a production capacity of nearly 100 trucks per day, regardless of whether the vehicles are electric or powered by internal combustion engines. This mixed production system allows for the simultaneous production of various versions of the MAN TGS and TGX, with each model equipped with the specific components required by its respective technology. Diesel vehicles are fitted with axles, fuel tanks, and exhaust systems, while electric versions are equipped with battery packs and high-voltage drive systems. To support this transition, over 5,000 employees have received specialized training in high-voltage technology.
Michael Kobriger, Head of Production at MAN, stated that the joint production of both technologies has proven its effectiveness in the first year, offering flexibility in responding to demand, managing diverse configurations, and maintaining delivery deadlines.
MAN's electrification strategy will continue to advance this year. The Krakow plant in Poland will start series production of the new 12-ton MAN eTGL and 16-ton MAN eTGM, thereby completing the product coverage from 12 to 50 tons of electric trucks. Meanwhile, the Nuremberg plant has expanded its scope of operations, becoming a center for the development and production of new-generation diesel engines, batteries, and alternative drive systems. Electrification is also extending to the bus business. After the transformation of the Starachowice plant in Poland into a pure electric vehicle production base, MAN is also manufacturing electric buses in Olifantsfontein, South Africa, and has recently expanded operations in Ankara, soon to begin production of the MAN Lion's Coach E—the first fully electric coach launched by a European manufacturer.
The application of MAN electric trucks in the market continues to grow, with vehicles covering areas such as distribution transport, automotive logistics, public works, long-distance transport, as well as municipal and emergency services. Depending on the configuration, the MAN eTruck can be equipped with up to seven batteries, with a total capacity of 623 kWh, achieving a range of up to 830 kilometers without intermediate charging, expanding the application scope for heavy-duty transport. The battery packs, developed and manufactured by MAN in Nuremberg, can be configured according to the specific needs of each operator, making them a key element of its technological strategy.
MAN believes that the electrification of its product range is the primary tool for reducing its climate footprint. The company estimates that nearly 95% of its greenhouse gas emissions occur during the use phase of the vehicles it sells, making the gradual replacement of diesel models with electric models crucial to achieving its decarbonization goals. At the same time, the manufacturer is also electrifying its own logistics supply chain. After signing several contracts in 2025 to integrate electric trucks into its procurement logistics, the company expects these vehicles to cover up to 165 million kilometers annually within its logistics network, with related operations already beginning deployment this year.
