Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Proves Electric HGVs Can Go the Distance, What This Means for the Future of Fleet Logistics
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Proves Electric HGVs Can Go the Distance
In a landmark moment for both motorsport and the logistics industry, the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team has made history by completing a 673 kilometre journey using a fully electric Mercedes Benz eActros 600 to transport its race cars from the team’s UK headquarters to the Zandvoort Circuit for the Dutch Grand Prix.
This marks the first time in Formula 1 history that an electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) has been used for logistics during the European season, and it’s a signal to the wider world that the era of long distance electric trucking has truly arrived.
A New Benchmark for Electric Heavy Transport
The Mercedes Benz eActros 600 represents a new generation of electric logistics. With a range of over 500 kilometres on a single charge and ultra fast charging capability from 20% to 80% in just 25 minutes, it delivers not just sustainability, but operational efficiency that rivals traditional diesel trucks.
This real world test under the demanding timelines of Formula 1 logistics shows that electric HGVs are ready for mission critical, long distance operations, even in industries where reliability and timing are everything.
Setting the Pace for Fleets Everywhere
At ZeroMission, we see this as a turning point for fleet electrification. If a Formula 1 team, a global operation built on speed, precision, and performance, can rely on electric trucks to move its equipment across borders, so can enterprise fleets.
This achievement reframes the conversation from “Can we?” to “When will we?” for logistics companies, local authorities, and fleet operators who have been hesitant to make the switch due to concerns over range, payload, or charging infrastructure.
With depot charging and an expanding public charging network for trucks from providers like Milence, the path to zero emission freight is no longer theoretical, it’s happening right now.
The Bigger Picture: Transporting More Than Cars
According to Formula 1, around 45% of the sport’s total emissions come from logistics such as road, air, and sea transport, while the race cars themselves account for less than 1%. That’s why the adoption of electric HGVs across the F1 paddock could have a massive impact on reducing the sport’s overall carbon footprint.
For commercial fleets, the parallels are clear. Transport emissions are where the biggest gains can be made. Transitioning to electric HGVs, supported by intelligent data platforms like ZeroMission’s éxō and FleetOps360° digital twin insights, enables operators to:
Optimise route efficiency and charging strategy
Track and verify real world emission savings
Plan depot and public charging schedules intelligently
Benchmark vehicle performance across mixed fuel fleets
The Road Ahead: From the Track to the Highway
As Ash Armstrong, eConsultancy Manager at Daimler Truck UK, put it:
“We are continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible with battery electric trucks. Our partnership with the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is key in demonstrating that sustainable, long haul distribution has arrived with our eActros 600.”
It’s not just about racing innovation, it’s about accelerating real world change.
At ZeroMission, we believe these breakthroughs redefine what’s possible for every logistics fleet, from food and retail distribution to public sector transport. The data proves it. Electric trucks can now go the distance, perform under pressure, and deliver measurable business and environmental results.
ZeroMission’s Takeaway
The message from Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 is clear. Range anxiety is over. What’s needed now is data driven decision making to guide fleet electrification at scale.
With platforms like éxō FleetOps360°, ZeroMission helps enterprises turn this kind of innovation into action, making every mile smarter, every asset more efficient, and every journey more sustainable.