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30 www.autosubindustry.comMERCEDES-BENZ EAROCS 400: BATTERY ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION TRUCK AVAILABLE TO ORDER STARTING IN APRILMercedes%u2011Benz Trucks will begin sales of its new battery-electric eArocs 400 in April, expanding its electric portfolio to include the construction segment. The locally COe-free and low-noise electric truck celebrated its world premiere last year at bauma in Munich, the world%u2019s leading trade fair for construction and building-materials machinery, mining equipment and construction vehicles. Equipped with two LFP battery packs - each offering 207 kWh[1] of installed capacity and housed in a battery tower behind the cab the eArocs 400 demonstrates the strong potential of battery electric vehicle solutions in the construction industry. Designed specifically for urban and near-road construction work, it enables full day operation without intermediate charging. Customers in an initial 13 EU markets can order the model starting now. From the third quarter of 2026, the base vehicle will be produced at the Mercedes Benz plant in W%u00f6rth am Rhein, followed by integration of the electric drivetrain by Paul Group, headquartered in Vilshofen an der Donau.Stina Fagerman, Head of Marketing, Sales and Services at Mercedes%u2011Benz Trucks, emphasizes: %u201cWith the new battery electric eArocs 400, we are enabling locally CO-free operations even in demanding construction environments. The vehicle combines the robustness required with an efficient electric drive system, covering key use cases in near-road construction. This supports our customers in sustainably advancing and future-proofing their fleets.%u201d