DHL keeps on testing SuperPanther electric trucks in Austria. The eTopas involved in real-world operations
Why Austria? Because SuperPanther signed an agreement with Austrian Steyr Automotive, with the aim of assembling the trucks addressed to the European market at Steyr Automotive's premises located in Austria. Indeed, DHL Freight Austria started testing the Chinese electric truck at the end of 2025, with the idea of gradually integrating the new truck into their fleet.
In collaboration with DHL Freight Austria, the eTopas 600 has been integrated into real-world operations, with a focus on the aspects “that truly matter in day-to-day transport operations: efficiency, reliability, charging integration, and driving experience”. The last sentence was written by SuperPanther itself on the official LinkedIn account. Indeed, DHL Freight Austria started testing the Chinese electric truck at the end of 2025, with the idea of gradually integrating the new truck into their fleet.
Why Austria? Because SuperPanther signed an agreement with Austrian Steyr Automotive, with the aim of assembling the trucks addressed to the European market at Steyr Automotive’s premises located in Austria. In the recent past, Steyr had signed an agreement with Volta Trucks before the end of the Swedish start-up.
The collaboration between SuperPanther and DHL
Now, according to SuperPanther, the feedback highlights a significant shift in the industry, with heavy-duty electric trucks “increasingly becoming practical solutions for daily logistics operations. At SuperPanther, we believe that true innovation comes from working closely with logistics companies, drivers, and infrastructure partners, ensuring that technologies are constantly aligned with real-world transportation needs and operational scenarios”. We’ll keep you up-to-date about the evolution of the collaboration, one of the very first in Europe involving SuperPanther electric trucks.
