German logistics provider Duvenbeck Group has introduced a MAN eTGX Ultra Low Liner into its fleet, using the electric truck for high-volume automotive logistics.
Since mid-February 2025, the vehicle has been transporting components from Herne to Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant, covering a 317-kilometre one-way route (634 km round trip). The deployment is part of Volkswagen Group Logistics’ push to decarbonise road transport in collaboration with MAN Truck & Bus.
Initially, one MAN eTGX is operating on the route, charging at public stations and Duvenbeck’s transhipment centre in Herne. Later this year, however, charging will also take place at Duvenbeck’s depot in Peine - once the necessary infrastructure is in place. At that stage, a trailer yard concept will be introduced: two eTrucks will handle the Herne-to-Peine segment, where trailers will be swapped before a third electric truck completes the Peine-to-Wolfsburg leg. This will adjust round-trip distances to 520 km and 110 km, respectively.
The MAN eTGX Ultra Low Liner is designed for high-volume transport, featuring a loading height of three metres, a 950mm semitrailer height, and a short 3.75-metre wheelbase. It is currently the only series-produced electric semi-truck capable of hauling trailers with a three-metre interior height, making it particularly suited for automotive logistics.
With a range of approximately 500 kilometres, the truck has a modular battery system offering four, five, or six battery packs. It comes with CCS charging (up to 375 kW) and can be upgraded to MCS (750 kW, later expandable to 1 MW) for fast recharging during mandatory driver breaks.
By March 2025, up to 15 MAN eTGX trucks will be operational in Duvenbeck’s fleet, with the company signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire up to 120 units by 2026.
“The increasing use of electric trucks, such as the MAN eTGX, is an essential part of Duvenbeck’s corporate strategy to implement both sustainable and efficient logistics solutions,” said Duvenbeck Group chief executive Hakan Bicil.
Volkswagen is integrating these trucks as part of its goTOzero impact logistics programme, which focuses on reducing CO₂ emissions in road transport. Simon Motter, Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics, commented:
“This means that the first BEV Lowliners with a loading height of three metres are running over a medium distance in our regional forwarding network for materials logistics and are proving their cost-effectiveness and suitability for everyday use.”
