The eActros 600 electric long-haul truck has just confirmed its high level of passive safety in a series of real-life crash tests. The result: structural stability, total battery integrity and optimum protection for the driver, the environment and rescue teams.
Even during the development phase, Mercedes-Benz Trucks' accident experts incorporated typical truck accident scenarios to design a comprehensive safety concept. In the Neumünster test, a side impact at over 50 km/h did not cause any critical deformation of the chassis or battery modules.
" No compromises were made on safety," emphasizes Felix Pietler, Passive Safety Developer at Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
" The constraints were high, but our concept held up perfectly," adds Frank Müller, head of accident research.
The reinforced cab, energy-absorbing zones, airbag and seatbelt pretensioner systems guarantee survival even in the most extreme conditions. The high-voltage system meets internal criteria that far exceed legal requirements, including mechanical protection, insulation and fire prevention.
In keeping with its Vision Zero approach, Mercedes-Benz Trucks continues to test its electric vehicles even after series production has been launched, in order to continuously improve their safety.
With a battery capacity of over 600 kWh and a range of around 500 km, the eActros 600 combines efficiency, durability and maximum safety. It was voted "International Truck of the Year 2025", confirming its role as a pioneer of electric road transport.
Passive Safety: Crash test with the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600
Passive Safety: Crash test with the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600
