Cologne – November 12, 2026 -- hylane and MAN Truck & Bus have signed a framework agreement to rent 20 additional fully electric MAN eTGX tractor units, extending their cooperation on locally zero-emission commercial vehicles. The trucks will join the hylane fleet in stages and will be available to customers of both hylane and MAN through hylane's rental model.
hylane adds 20 eTGX units after first battery-electric truck in May
The deal builds on an existing relationship. In May this year, hylane put its first battery-electric MAN eTGX into its rental fleet. The company also operates two MAN hTGX hydrogen trucks in the Netherlands.
Friedrich Baumann, MAN's board member for Sales & Customer Solutions, said the shift in road freight depends on companies being able to deploy zero-emission trucks simply, economically and flexibly. MAN contributes an all-electric portfolio covering 12 to 50 tonnes, eMobility consulting, charging infrastructure offers and a workshop network geared to electric vehicles.
hylane CEO Dr. Sara Schiffer said the larger fleet lets the company respond to sharply rising demand for locally zero-emission transport. She said customers can deploy the vehicles without investment risk.
MAN eTGX offers up to 570 km range and 25-tonne payload
MAN developed the eTGX for heavy long-haul transport. It carries up to 534 kWh of battery capacity and reaches up to 570 kilometers without intermediate charging. CCS charging runs at up to 375 kW, and the optional Megawatt Charging Standard (MCS) delivers up to 750 kW.
The modular battery concept offers four, five or six battery packs. With maximum battery capacity, the tractor's unladen weight is 10.7 tonnes. Combined with standard semi-trailers and the extra two tonnes of payload allowed for electric vehicles, this leaves a 25-tonne payload, comparable to a conventional diesel tractor-trailer. A Lowliner version suits volume-optimized transport with mega trailers of three meters interior height. About 1,200 MAN workshop locations support operations across Europe.
hylane keeps residual value risk and handles regulatory paperwork
hylane takes over vehicle procurement and registration, maintenance and repair, insurance and access to energy supply. Customers receive a charging card covering the major charging providers. hylane also works with them to identify suitable routes.
The lessor manages regulatory requirements, including CO2 documentation. The vehicles do not burden customers' balance sheets, and the residual value risk stays with hylane.