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Hmmm ...
Okay, the DHL website actually says it like this: https://www.dhl.com/global-en/delivered/responsibility/dhl-tests-tesla-semi-electric-truck.html
And I have to admit: I didn't expect that. And I actually find it hard to believe. But DHL will know what they're writing. And the figures speak for themselves. So: congratulations, Tesla. That does indeed look impressive.
Okay, the DHL website actually says it like this: https://www.dhl.com/global-en/delivered/responsibility/dhl-tests-tesla-semi-electric-truck.html
And I have to admit: I didn't expect that. And I actually find it hard to believe. But DHL will know what they're writing. And the figures speak for themselves. So: congratulations, Tesla. That does indeed look impressive.
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@Cype But in this case, the tonnage is indicated and the figures are therefore meaningful.
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@Charmin Well, the test went over 3000 miles. The figure refers to a single tour of 390 miles. Which is intended to show that "you can also drive long tours with a full tank". The tonnage with which the remaining 2610 miles were driven is not specified. Ultimately irrelevant, because it is an average and loads vary.
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@Cype That's clear. But if the thing reaches these figures under full load, then it's already a board.
That doesn't make me a Tesla fan by any means, God forbid. But the figures are good. If they're actually correct.
That doesn't make me a Tesla fan by any means, God forbid. But the figures are good. If they're actually correct.
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@Charmin I assume that the figures are correct. The MB eactros 600 achieves similar figures in our fleet, so Mercedes has nothing to hide (nor does Volvo). The experience has been so positive that we are continuing to electrify our fleet. It's not just us, but also other hauliers. A completely different dynamic is currently developing than in the passenger car sector
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@Cype May I ask which haulage company you work for? We have never loaded an electric truck before.
Incidentally, the Mercedes is much more expensive than the Tesla is supposed to be. If the performance is similarly good, Mercedes is the clear loser in the end
Incidentally, the Mercedes is much more expensive than the Tesla is supposed to be. If the performance is similarly good, Mercedes is the clear loser in the end
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@Schuckinator You're right about that. But the semi is still just blah, at least in Europe. Targeted for 2026, but it should have been here a long time ago. What it will cost in euros then remains to be seen. The Actros is already rolling along our roads in the here and now. I think it will be difficult for Tesla to get a foot in the door, at least with the larger haulage companies. Volume contracts are concluded for many, many years, and until then MB may turn the price screw a little. There is also more to it, service network etc. I work for a large haulage company with several hundred tractor units in the middle of Germany. Unfortunately, I can't give you any more details, as you could certainly draw conclusions about my identity based on other posts ;)
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@Cype Interesting insights from you.
I would really like MB to stay at the top here.
I would really like MB to stay at the top here.
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@Charmin Thank you, at least we won't be able to find a place for Tesla. MB is only just starting series production of the 600 in Wörth, so there's still a lot to come. MB is predicting that the price will fall significantly again. If you exclude subsidies, you will already achieve "price parity" after 4-5 years (cheaper fuel, maintenance, taxation, etc.), not to mention the prestige factor (it is not easy to get new, clever drivers). In addition, there are countless customers who pay more attention to their "footprint" and sometimes pay an extra euro for the "greener" option)
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