MAN to unveil new electric TGX at IAA 2026, with range increased to 660 km
MAN will unveil a significantly updated eTGX at IAA Transportation 2026, featuring a redesigned cab, improved aerodynamics and a new generation of batteries. Range increases to 660 km with six battery packs, while a future seven-pack configuration is expected to push the electric truck beyond 700 km.
MAN will bring an all-new eTGX to IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, starting with two of the key elements of an electric truck: the cab and the powertrain. MAN managers and engineers have already given us an insight into what is coming, and we can now also show you some images of the vehicle ahead of its debut.
Taking advantage of the additional design freedom provided by European rules on vehicle weights and dimensions, MAN has extended the front of the truck by 120 millimetres, improving aerodynamics and reducing energy consumption. The manufacturer estimates an efficiency improvement of around 3% compared with the current generation.
This is also made possible by a new generation of batteries and improvements to the energy recuperation system. Speaking of batteries, MAN now claims a range of 660 kilometres for the two-axle tractor equipped with six battery packs.
In the near future, the three-axle tractor will also be available with a seventh battery pack, taking total battery capacity to 644 kWh and pushing range beyond 700 kilometres.
Greater direct vision from the new cab
Safety is another area where MAN says it has made a significant step forward, particularly in terms of direct vision. The new cab features a larger windscreen than the current version, combined with an additional lower side window in the passenger door, a solution already adopted by other truck manufacturers.
The aim is clearly to give drivers the widest possible field of vision both ahead and alongside the truck, while anticipating future European requirements.
MAN’s senior management, including Friedrich Baumann and CEO Alexander Vlaskamp, describe the vehicle’s design approach as evolutionary rather than revolutionary, although the new eTGX marks a clear departure from the recent past.
Inside the cab, MAN also intends to create a clearer distinction between the infotainment system and the other controls and information required by the driver, with the aim of reducing distractions as much as possible.
