Mercedes-AMG F1 Team Goes Fully Electric for 2026 European Races

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team will use a fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 truck for all nine European races in the 2026 season. This move follows successful trials in 2025 and marks a major step toward zero-emission logistics in motorsport. The truck will cover around 15,000 kilometres while transporting critical team equipment. The eActros 600 will carry one of the team’s race trailers, including the communications office and medical facilities. Powered by a 600 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, it guarantees a range of at least 500 kilometres per charge. Fast charging via a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) allows it to go from 20% to 80% in about 25 minutes.

The project builds on tests conducted in 2025, when the team completed its first electric-powered trip to the British Grand Prix. A later operation to the Dutch Grand Prix became an industry first. These trials proved that long-haul electric transport could meet the demands of high-pressure motorsport logistics. By expanding the use of battery-electric trucks, the team aims to cut Scope 3 emissions. This aligns with its Race Team Control Net Zero goal for 2030. The initiative also highlights the growing viability of Europe’s charging network for heavy-duty electric vehicles.

The eActros 600’s deployment demonstrates how zero-emission trucks can handle complex logistics. Over 15,000 kilometres, it will support the team’s operations while reducing environmental impact. The project reinforces Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS’ commitment to sustainable motorsport by 2030.