DAF XF Electric awarded ‘Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’

The DAF XF Electric has been awarded ‘2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ by a Spanish jury, in recognition of the vehicle’s strong focus on sustainability, advanced technology and excellent overall performance.

‘Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ is part of the National Transport Awards programme, established in 1988 by the magazines Transporte 3 and Viajeros from the Spanish Editec Group.

After winning the title ‘International Truck of the Year 2026’, DAF declared this as yet another accolade for its class-leading electric truck range.

The jury, consisting of executives from more than one hundred transport companies as well as specialists in alternative energy solutions, praised the DAF XF Electric for its advanced technology, strong focus on sustainability and excellent overall performance. Key evaluation criteria included innovation, efficiency, environmental impact and user-friendliness.

The DAF XF Electric is powered by PACCAR EX-D1 and EX-D2 electric motors, delivering outputs from 170 kW (230 hp) to 350 kW (480 hp). Depending on the configuration, the vehicle offers a claimed range of more than 500km.