Overview
- The first series 4×2 eTopas 600 rolled off Steyr Automotive's end‑assembly line on July 27 and initial units have been handed to fleet customers for commercial use in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland and Czechia.
- SuperPanther uses a Semi‑Knocked‑Down (SKD) model: core systems such as the two‑motor e‑axle, power electronics and thermal management are supplied from China and final assembly, validation and quality sign‑off occur at Steyr with parts from European suppliers.
- Manufacturer specifications state an 876‑volt architecture with a 621 kWh LFP battery from CATL and a dual‑motor e‑axle rated at 394 kW continuous and 692 kW peak, with a claimed real‑world range around 560–600 km and battery life up to about 1.2 million km.
- To speed charging the truck offers CCS2 ports on both sides for a 'Dual Gun' setup that, in manufacturer tests, reached roughly 640–646 kW combined and charged the pack from 20 to 80 percent in under 38 minutes, a result that requires two compatible high‑power CCS2 chargers at the same time.
- SuperPanther has contracted Alltrucks for maintenance, 24/7 roadside support, technician training, parts logistics and remote diagnostics, but wider adoption will hinge on charging‑infrastructure rollout, EU driving‑time rules that affect charging windows and fleet economics versus incumbent diesel and electric options.