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Scania R-series electric
Scania's electric R-series tractor: 624 kWh in the report's truck, up to 720 km with extra packs behind the cab, and megawatt charging at 750 kW now on the order list.
Battery624 (six packs); about… kWh
Rangeup to 720, depending o… km
DC charging375 on CCS2 (500 A); 7… kW
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General 6 / 15
| ModelModel name as sold | R-series battery-electric (45 R) | ↗ |
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| Vehicle typee.g. tractor, rigid | Battery-electric tractor unit, long-haul | ↗ |
| Axle configurationAt IAA 2026 Scania showed a 6x2*4 tractor with two extra packs behind the cab; the electric platform also comes as 6x2, 6x4 and 8x4*4 (Scania) | 4x2 | ↗ |
| Gross combination weightScania's range figures use 42 t for a European tractor with semi-trailer | up to 74 (technical maximum of the platform) t | ↗ |
| Kerb weight, tractor | not published | |
| Payload, with a standard trailer | not published | |
| Payload if the Council position on 96/53/EC is adopted42 t for 5 axles, 44 t for 6 axles | A 5-axle combination stays at 42 t under the Council position: no change kg | ↗ |
| Drive-axle load at maximum payloadSingle drive axle limit 11,500 kg (4x2); rear bogie 19,000 kg | not published | |
| Overall length, tractorNot published. With the protruding IVD front and batteries behind the cab, a 6x2*4 combination can exceed 16.5 m (Scania, 14 September 2026) | not published | |
| Overall width | not published | |
| Overall height | not published | |
| WheelbaseNot given for the 4x2 tractor; Scania's electric platform spans 3,250 to 6,350 mm | not published | |
| Turning circle with a 13.6 m semi-trailer96/53/EC: 360° between 12.5 m outer and 5.3 m inner radius | not published | |
| Top speedEU limiter is 90 | not published | |
| Clean-sheet design or converted diesel platformclean sheet / adapted platform | Adapted R-series platform | ↗ |
Battery 4 / 9
| Battery capacity, installed (gross)Scania gives no total for the new configuration | 624 (six packs); about 356 more behind the cab on the 6x2*4 of IAA 2026 kWh | ↗ ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity, usableUsable capacity choices on Scania's current electric platform; 400 and 560 kWh use the MP12 under-cab module, orderable since May 2026. Scania does not say which option matches the 624 kWh six-pack truck | 240, 320, 400, 480 or 560 (options) kWh | ↗ ↗ |
| Cell chemistryLFP, NMC … | NMC: TRATON chooses it for its density, which helps keep the drive axle under its limit at full payload | ↗ |
| Cell supplier | not published | |
| System voltageOften described as a ~900 V platform | not published | |
| Pack architecturecell-to-pack, modules … | Modular packs assembled by Scania: on the chassis, under the cab (MP12) and, for long haul, two MP20 packs behind the cab | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Battery life, ratedcycles / km / years | not published | |
| Operating temperature, battery and thermal system | not published | |
| Battery warrantyyears / km / % state of health | not published |
Range and energy 4 / 8
| Range, conservatively ratedWith two extra MP20 packs behind the cab on a 6x2*4 tractor; Scania gives no range for the 4x2 the report looked at | up to 720, depending on configuration (IAA 2026) km | ↗ |
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| Range, favourable conditionsScania, May 2026, without naming the configuration; for tractors Scania gives up to 720 km | well over 800 in some applications km | ↗ |
| Range, real-world European useScania gives 350 km on its product page and 360 km in its May 2026 release | about 350 to 360 km typical with the 400 kWh usable option | ↗ ↗ |
| Range test conditionScania's up-to figures. The 720 km depends on configuration and operating conditions | With 560 kWh usable: up to 560 km at 29 t, 515 km at 42 t and 360 km at 64 t gross train weight | ↗ |
| Energy consumption, field testsVaried routes and payloads; ≈ 1.51 kWh/mile | not published | |
| Test fleet mileageGermany and Austria, customer operations, mid-2026 | not published | |
| Drag coefficient (Cd)No figure published. Scania Dynamic (IAA 2026) cuts total energy use by about 2 % through lower drag; with the protruding IVD front, up to 3 % (Scania) | not published | |
| Regenerative braking, peak | not published |
Charging 5 / 6
| DC charge ports | CCS2 on the left-hand side behind the driver's door; MCS can be ordered | ↗ ↗ |
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| Max DC charge powerMCS at 750 kW orderable since 27 May 2026. Earlier: 'up to 375 (CCS2)' | 375 on CCS2 (500 A); 750 on MCS kW | ↗ ↗ |
| Charge time 20–80 %CCS2. Scania gives no 20–80 % time; with MCS it suggests topping up from about 20 to 75 % in the driver's break | about 90, empty to full at 375 kW with 560 kWh usable min | ↗ |
| Megawatt Charging System (MCS)Per the report every truck it compared offers megawatt charging except the DAF XG Electric | Yes: MCS at 750 kW, orderable since May 2026 | ↗ ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| AC charging | not published | |
| Vehicle-to-grid / bidirectionalyes / no | Demonstrated, not yet on sale: two-way charging through MCS (up to 1,000 A / 750 kW), May 2026 | ↗ |
Powertrain 3 / 7
| Motor layout | Scania electric machine with integrated gearbox (EM C1-4 or EM C3-6) | ↗ |
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| Continuous powerContinuous ratings: 360 to 540 hp, and 540 or 610 hp, as Scania gives them. A lighter EM C1-2 gives 210 or 240 kW. Earlier: 410 kW (560 hp) for the 45 R at its 2022 launch | 270 to 400 (EM C1-4); 400 or 450 (EM C3-6) kW | ↗ |
| Peak power≈ 941 hp | not published | |
| Peak torqueAt the motor or at the wheel, say which | not published | |
| Transmissiondirect drive, 2-speed, 4-speed … | 4-speed (EM C1-4) or 6-speed (EM C3-6) | ↗ |
| Gradeability at GCW | not published | |
| Acceleration 0–80 km/h at GCW | not published |
Cab and equipment 5 / 7
| Cab type | R-series sleeper; the electric platform also takes L, P, G, S and CrewCab cabs | ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Standard equipment | Smart Dash; Scania Dynamic (IAA 2026): digital rear-view mirrors with two full-HD screens, an 800 mm reclining bed option, new seats and lighting, a 15 W magnetic wireless phone charger, brighter headlamps with automatic high beam | ↗ ↗ |
| Power take-off (ePTO) | Electrical, electromechanical and mechanical PTO interfaces | ↗ |
| Driver positionleft, right, centre | not published | |
| Driver assistance (ADAS)AEB, lane keeping, adaptive cruise … | Advanced emergency braking, Vulnerable Road User Brake System, Safe Stop Assist, Forward Distance Alert, Speed Sign and Curve Speed Cruise Control; camera monitor system optional | ↗ ↗ |
| Euro NCAP ratingScania's release does not say whether an electric R-series was tested. Earlier (the report): not tested as an electric truck | Five stars for the R-series in Euro NCAP's haulage rating (September 2026), with 96 % for crash avoidance | ↗ |
| TyresMichelin, Continental and Goodyear are named as suppliers | not published |
Service and warranty 3 / 5
| Service interval | not published | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle warrantyyears / km | not published | |
| Service network in EuropeOwn workshops, partners, mobile service | Scania workshops with high-voltage trained staff; Services 360 service portfolio; charging through Scania's Erinion or Scania Charging Access | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Over-the-air updatesyes / no | Yes: over-the-air software updates (Smart Dash) | ↗ |
| Telematics / fleet portal | My Scania, Scania Driver app, Scania Fleet app, ProDriver driver coaching | ↗ ↗ |
Production and market 3 / 11
| Production / assembly | Södertälje, Sweden, with battery packs Scania assembles itself; Scania plans €70 million to adapt Angers, France, for electric trucks too | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Key suppliers | not published | |
| First European customer | not published | |
| HomologationEU WVTA, national, … | not published | |
| Availability in EuropeOrder now, deliveries from … | On sale; the MP12 under-cab battery and MCS orderable since May 2026; the long-haul 6x2*4 with batteries behind the cab shown at IAA 2026. At IAA 2026: Hall 12, Stand C60 | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Trucks delivered to date | not published | |
| List price, EuropeNot published. Scania: electric trucks can cost two to three times as much as comparable diesels (16 September 2026) | not published | |
| Lease rateNo monthly rate published | Pay-per-use through JUNA (Scania and sennder): about 110 electric trucks in Germany, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands €/month | ↗ |
| Maintenance costContract or estimate | not published | |
| Residual value after 5 yearsOf list price | not published | |
| Toll and CO₂ classEU CO₂ class 5 = zero-emission | not published |
Company 2 / 3
Where these figures come from
- Apollo Vehicle Safety for Transport & Environment: Comparison of electric truck models from European incumbents and new entrants (AVS377, August 2026)
- scania.com
- Scania (PR Newswire), 14 September 2026: Scania enables electric long-haul with up to 720 km range
- Scania, September 2026: Electric trucks – a complete solution (product page with technical specifications)
- Scania, 14 September 2026: New Scania Dynamic strengthens driver focus and energy efficiency
- Scania, 14 September 2026: Scania digital services and Services 360 extend the value of Scania Dynamic
- Scania, 27 May 2026: Scania's new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System now available for order
- Scania, 26 May 2026: Scania pioneers vehicle-to-grid through Megawatt Charging System for heavy transport
- Scania, 1 June 2026: Scania strengthens European capacity for electric truck production
- Scania, 15 September 2026: Scania G-series and R-series achieve five-star Euro NCAP results
- Scania, 16 September 2026: JUNA surpasses 100 electric trucks across Europe
- IAA Transportation, 2026: Press conference line-up, 14–15 September (PDF)
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