MAN to invest €1.2 billon in Kraków electric truck programme

MAN Truck & Bus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Polish government for investments of around €1.2 billion in its Kraków plant, coinciding with the series production launch of the MAN eTGL electric light-duty truck.

Extending well into the next decade, the investment has an initial focus to 2030 on preparing the next generation of trucks based on the Traton Modular System (TMS), and strengthening production capacity.

This initially involves establishing body-in-white and paint shop operations as well as the expansion of cab assembly activities.

Once the expansion projects are complete, the production area will roughly double from 130,000 m² today to 270,000 m².

From mid-July 2026, the MAN eTGL will be produced entirely at the site. With the production of the light-duty MAN eTGL and the medium-duty MAN eTGM, Kraków will become MAN’s second electrified truck production site after Munich, where the heavy-duty electric MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS are manufactured.

As a result, MAN will offer a comprehensive fully electric truck portfolio ranging from 12 to 50 tonnes, covering all common transport applications – from light urban distribution to heavy long-haul transport.

Michael Kobriger, executive board member for production and logistics, said: “The launch of the MAN eTGL is another important milestone on the path to zero-emission mobility. This is about much more than just the truck: it’s about an innovative product and a reliable service offering that provides our customers with optimal support during this transformation.”