DAF to supply 50 electric trucks to Einride

Einride and DAF have signed a letter of intent to supply 50 fully electric new generation DAF trucks, with deliveries starting in the coming weeks.

The Einride order will comprise DAF XD electric trucks in a wide range of specifications, which the company will deploy with various customers.

The vehicles will be equipped with three to five battery packs for ranges of up to 500kms (310 miles).

All vehicles will be delivered with DAF repair and maintenance packages. Maintenance will be carried out throughout the DAF dealer network, with more than 1,100 locations across Europe.

Einride operates in the US, the UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany and the Benelux region.

“Einride is committed to selecting leading truck manufacturers with the best technical performance in the industry,” said Robert Ziegler, general manager Europe at Einride.  

“In DAF, we have found an excellent partner as we continue to expand our global fleet of electric vehicles.

“By leveraging DAF's technological edge, combined with our own freight mobility solutions, we look forward to setting a new benchmark in efficient and sustainable transportation while meeting the evolving needs of our clients.”

Richard Zink, director marketing and sales and member of the DAF board of management, added: “We are proud to deliver our new generation battery electric vehicles to Einride, which is a leader in the supply of innovative mobility packages, purely based on fully electric vehicles.

“As the partner of choice, we offer a total solution aimed at getting the best out of the vehicle.”