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Class 6/7 medium-duty electric truck · 4W · Launched 2022
USD 220,000+ (US)
≈ ₹1.80 Cr (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
370 km
Battery
315 kWh
Top speed
105 km/h
Charge
5 hr
Power
360 bhp
Seats
2
Daimler Truck NA's medium-duty BEV. Launched in 2022 — not officially sold globally. USD 220,000+. 230 mi (370 km) on 315 kWh pack. Class 6/7 GVWR. Used for last-mile distribution, beverage delivery, dry-van regional duty cycles.
Best for
US urban last-mile delivery and beverage distribution fleets
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Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Daimler Truck / Freightliner in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Range drops in heavy stop-go duty cycles
Reported in earlier models — Daimler Truck / Freightliner has released fixes for newer batches.
Range drops sharply under loaded conditions on inclines
Reported in earlier models — Daimler Truck / Freightliner has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast-charge throttling when battery > 40°C in summer
Reported in earlier models — Daimler Truck / Freightliner has released fixes for newer batches.
Auxiliary 12V system requires periodic checks under fleet use
Reported in earlier models — Daimler Truck / Freightliner has released fixes for newer batches.
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| Battery capacity | 315 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 370 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 5 hours |
| Fast charge | 0-80% in 60 min (200kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 4,80,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 360 bhp |
| Torque | 1500 Nm |
| Motor type | Detroit ePowertrain |
| Drive type | 4x2 |
| Kerb weight | 8400 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 2 seats |
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Daimler Truck / Freightliner Freightliner eM2
USD 220,000+ (US)
Bottom line
The Daimler Truck / Freightliner Freightliner eM2 scores 7.2/10 overall. Best suited for: US urban last-mile delivery and beverage distribution fleets. Key strength: 230 mi range covers urban duty cycles. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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