eTrucker's 45,000-Kilometre Electric Truck Expedition Aims to Break World Record

Tobias Wagner, known as eTrucker, has revealed plans for a groundbreaking world-record attempt. The project, titled 'Around the World in 80 Charging Stations', will showcase the capabilities of electric trucks under extreme conditions. Details were shared at the Media Summit before the IAA TRANSPORTATION trade fair. The adventure will use a modified Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, equipped with a 600-kWh battery pack and a certified range of 500 kilometres. The truck features construction-site tyres, underbody protection for the rear-axle motor, and air suspension for off-road driving. An electro-hydraulic front axle and electric rear-wheel drive ensure superior traction. Additional modifications include spare tyres, a retractable Alpitronic charging unit for AC power conversion, and adapters for global use.

Wagner will embark on the 45,000-kilometre journey solo, occasionally joined by a film crew. He will also carry a Honda WN7 electric motorcycle for local mobility. The bike has a 9.3-kWh battery, a range of 140 kilometres, and can be charged via a rooftop solar array or a 2.5-hour DC fast charge.

The expedition, developed in just three months alongside Mercedes-Benz Trucks, will launch on the final day of the IAA TRANSPORTATION exhibition. The route starts eastward across the Caspian Sea, passes through Thailand and Laos, continues by sea to Australia, and ends in the Americas via the Pan-American Highway. The entire trip is expected to take about one year. Wagner aims to prove that electric trucks can handle extreme challenges and inspire confidence in their capabilities. The journey will also explore global charging infrastructure and create authentic content. The project coincides with the development of the eActros Lowliner.