Dutch logistics provider Cornelissen Transport has ordered 27 MAN electric trucks to be used primarily for supermarket distribution.
The order includes 25 MAN eTGX tractor units with GM cabs and two MAN eTGS lorries, with the first vehicles expected to enter service by the end of June.
The electric trucks have a range of approximately 450 km and are equipped with charging connections on both sides, allowing for more flexible depot charging. The vehicles are also prepared for megawatt charging (MCS), enabling rapid high-power charging as soon as the infrastructure becomes available. According to Cornelissen, this will be essential for keeping the trucks in operation throughout the day with minimal downtime.
Cornelissen relies almost entirely on depot charging, with most of the new MAN trucks charged at its own depot using ABB chargers. However, the company also has access to charging infrastructure at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration into its operations.
The investment is partially supported by Dutch subsidies, with some lorries qualifying for national grants while the rest benefit from a tax reduction scheme for sustainable investments.
Although electric trucks remain more expensive than diesel under current market conditions, Cornelissen expects the cost gap to close within the next few years due to upcoming regulations such as road tax changes in the Netherlands from 2026 and the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS2) from 2027.
Cornelissen Transport operates a fleet of 600 heavy-duty trucks and 100 vans, and the new MAN eTrucks will be integrated into its supermarket logistics network.
The decision to order MAN eTrucks was based on several factors. Cornelissen cited MAN’s ability to deliver within the required timeframe, as well as its service network, as key reasons for the selection. The compact wheelbase of 375 cm was also a deciding factor, as it allows for greater manoeuvrability in supermarket distribution.
The company says that driver feedback also played a role in the decision. The spacious GM cab in the eTGX received positive reactions from drivers during initial tests.
Cornelissen’s first MAN electric lorries will hit the road this summer as part of the company’s transition towards electric mobility in the supermarket distribution sector.
