eActros 600 brings zero emissions logistics to Paris Fashion Week

An electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 and an Actros L ProCabin running on HVO, contributed to the sustainability of Paris Fashion Week by delivering catwalk sets for a British luxury fashion house, via logistics partner, KB Event, in partnership with Mertrux Truck & Van.

Sustainability is increasingly important for the fashion industry, with some designers presenting collections made with up to 98 per cent sustainable materials.

With an average truck weight of 27 tonnes for the trip from the UK to Paris, the fully-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 truck powered by 100 per cent renewable energy travelled1,242km. This saved around 844kg of CO2 emissions – as much as 37 mature trees absorb in one year – compared to a diesel truck doing the same trip.

The consumption data for the electric eActros 600 showed it was achieving nearly 600km from a single charge.

The KB Event team seamlessly integrated any charging stops into its logistics, ensuring timely delivery without compromise. One of the drivers described the eActros 600 as “an amazing bit of kit and the power behind the vehicle was especially impressive”.

Available now in Ireland, the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the International Truck of the Year 2025, is designed for long-distance haulage with a gross combination weight of up to 44 tonnes and is optimised for efficiency and range by the truck’s particularly efficient aerodynamics combined with a high battery capacity of more than 600 kilowatt hours.

Megawatt Charging System capability means the eActros 600 can recharge from 20 to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes, according to Mercedes-Benz.