Newly developed, eConsulting is a three-phase consultation service which provides all of the necessary solutions for the eActros: from the initial consultation through to commissioning. A team of national specialists and international experts offers you comprehensive assistance on your way to eMobility and step-by-step progression towards a CO₂-free future.

A concept tailored precisely to your depot is created. The measures identified within this process are used to analyse all of the related costs. This is then followed by implementation in the form of integration into the operational processes.

Route analysis.

Charging infrastructure.

The application of your vehicles determines the optimum charging behaviour and the necessary charging infrastructure together with software and hardware solutions. Throughout the whole process, Mercedes-Benz Trucks supports you with its expertise and the necessary tools – from connection to the power grid to charging planning and management.

Depot charging – charging at the operator’s own depot – is best suited to heavy-duty distribution haulage in urban areas. In this case vehicles are put to optimum use during a shift and then slowly fully recharged overnight at the depot when the truck is no longer in operation.

If your eTruck is in operation around the clock, then you will need to use other charging methods. With opportunity charging you charge your truck at different locations while it is temporarily parked; while the truck is being unloaded, for example. Charging time takes between 30 and 90 minutes. For this method, the necessary charging infrastructure must be available at several depots or loading/unloading locations.

And now on to the implementation phase. All of the necessary processes are integrated into business operations. In order that this implementation phase is successful, we will advise and train you and your staff in integrated software solutions such as our intelligent charging management system and energy-conserving driving and otherwise actively assist you when needed. Our comprehensive training portfolio is aimed at both drivers and fleet managers.

Drivers learn about all of the relevant operating information. This includes charging the eActros, environmentally friendly driving which can contribute to a higher range, battery-friendly driving which may increase the service life of the battery and optimised charging for maximum utilisation of the charging infrastructure.

Fleet managers receive training in the eActros’s technical features, dealing with a high voltage system, maximisation of its efficiency and the organisational implications. They are also given an insight into the drivers’ perspective.