MAN started e-truck deliveries to first ‘electric’ customer in France, Jacky Perrenot

The Jacky Perrenot Group has received the first electric MAN truck from the order it placed in March 2024. The logistics company, headquartered in Saint-Donat-sur-l’Herbasse, France, has ordered over 100 MAN eTGX and eTGS trucks in total, so far. This includes 40 firm orders (35 tractor units and 5 chassis), with an option for an additional 60 vehicles.

 “Our first eTruck in France is going to one of the country’s leading distribution companies. We are very pleased with the trust placed in MAN and proud to be contributing to the sustainable decarbonisation of freight transport on France’s roads,” emphasised MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp during the handover. 

MAN e-truck: Jacky Perrenot makes significant commitment

“We’re proud to support the Jacky Perrenot Group in its decarbonisation strategy by delivering this first MAN eTGX,” said Jean-Yves Kerbrat, Managing Director of MAN Truck & Bus France. “This initial firm order of our new eTruck generation in France marks a significant milestone for MAN in our efforts to accelerate the energy transition across transport fleets.” 

“We have been committed to decarbonising our transport operations for many years,” added Philippe Cuoc, Managing Director of the Jacky Perrenot Group. “Together with our partners – such as the manufacturer MAN – we are striving to develop the best solutions to achieve our environmental goals, which form an integral part of our overall strategy.” 

With a coupling height of just 950 mm, a very short wheelbase of 3.75 metres, and yet full battery capacity, the ultra low-liner eTruck MAN eTGX offers a range of around 500 kilometres. Thanks to its modular battery system, available with four, five or six battery packs, it can be perfectly tailored to suit any transport task. In addition to the standard CCS charging technology (up to 375 kW), it is also available with the new MCS standard