Electric lorry driver Tobias Wagner is travelling round the world in an eActros 600. According to Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the journey began on 20 September at the IAA Transportation in Hanover. The trip is expected to last around a year. Wagner is 33 years old and comes from Mühldorf am Inn. He has been driving full-time for the haulage company Nanno Janssen since 2024. He also reports on electric freight transport as a content creator on YouTube.
Route of the eActros 600 world tour
The planned route measures about 45,000 kilometres and leads through around 30 countries on five continents. First, it goes via Czechia, Austria, Hungary and Serbia to Turkey. From mid-October, Central Asia, China and South-East Asia follow as far as Singapore. After that, Australia, the USA and Latin America are on the schedule.
Wagner wants to manage with fewer than 80 charging stops. “With this world tour, I want to find out how far we really are,” he says. However, Switzerland is not on the published route.
Technology of the expedition truck
Wagner drives an eActros 600 with three LFP battery packs and 621 kWh capacity. According to the manufacturer, the truck covers around 500 kilometres at 40 tonnes without recharging. Thanks to charging during breaks, more than 1,000 kilometres a day are possible, according to the manufacturer.
The body comes from Bliss Mobil and serves as a motorhome for the expedition. The truck also has single tyres and two spare wheel mounts. Alpitronic provides a 400 kW DC charging station. Meanwhile, DHL ships the vehicle between the continents.
Goals of the expedition for long-haul transport
The partners want to document the maturity of battery-electric long-haul transport under tough conditions. The tour should also show where public charging points for heavy trucks are missing. Christian Wilz of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Germany speaks of a “strong signal”. The journey shows how far the technology has already come, he says.
How Swiss transport companies benefit from the World Tour
For Swiss haulage companies, the expedition is above all a real-world test. This is because the figures refer to 40 tonnes, the usual maximum weight for articulated trucks in Switzerland. Wagner does not drive through Switzerland, yet his experience with charging breaks is transferable.
However, expanding public charging points for trucks remains a central issue in Switzerland too. Therefore, fleet operators are likely to follow the reports on charging stops and downtime closely. The press release, however, contains no Swiss prices or subsidy details.
Who is electric trucker Tobias Wagner?
Tobias Wagner is a 33-year-old professional driver from Mühldorf am Inn. He drives for the haulier Nanno Janssen and reports on electric trucks on YouTube.
When did the eActros 600 world tour start?
According to Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the start was planned for 20 September 2026 in Hanover. The journey is expected to last around a year.
How many charging stops are planned?
For around 45,000 kilometres, Wagner wants to need fewer than 80 charging stops. Charging during the statutory breaks should allow long daily stages.
Does Tobias Wagner also drive through Switzerland?
No, the published route leads via Austria to South-East Europe. Nevertheless, Swiss fleets can use his experience as a real-world test.
Why is the expedition interesting for Swiss fleets?
It shows everyday life with a 40-tonne electric truck in long-haul transport. It also reveals gaps in the truck charging network.
