DAF XF Electric Wins 2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year Award
170-350 kW
>500 km
100+ transport companies
What Happened
The DAF XF Electric, powered by PACCAR EX-D1 and EX-D2 electric motors delivering 170-350 kW, has won the '2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year' award. The vehicle features latest-generation lithium-iron-phosphate batteries free of cobalt and nickel, offering a zero-emission range of more than 500 kilometers. This is the second major award for the model, after winning 'International Truck of the Year 2026'.
“The DAF XF Electric demonstrates that care for environment can be perfectly combined with operational efficiency and outstanding driver comfort. The driveline and vehicle concept form a perfect combination, especially for the regional and national distribution for which the DAF XF Electric is primarily designed.”
“Being awarded 'Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year' is another wonderful recognition of the qualities of our New Generation DAF Electric trucks. In addition to these class-leading vehicles, we provide a complete package of services to support operators when investing in electric logistics.”
Why this matters
This award underscores DAF's commitment to sustainable trucking, highlighting an electric vehicle with a range over 500 km and cobalt-free batteries, ideal for regional distribution.
Terms in This Story
- Lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery
- A type of lithium-ion battery that uses lithium iron phosphate as cathode material, known for safety, long life, and lack of cobalt or nickel.
- Zero-emission
- Producing no tailpipe pollutants, typically referring to electric or hydrogen vehicles.
- Kilowatt (kW)
- A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, commonly used to measure electric motor output.
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