Interest in electric haulage has moved from real highways to virtual ones. With the release of the Renault E-Tech T and Scania S BEV in mid-2024, Euro Truck Simulator 2 now offers a practical demonstration of battery-powered logistics inside a popular driving sim.
Yet many players still wonder: “Where do I find these trucks?” Simply follow the steps below to locate an electric contract and experience them for yourself.
Why Electric Trucks Finally Arrived in Euro Truck Simulator 2
Real-world manufacturers continue to announce zero-emission heavy haulers, so it made sense for the sim to follow suit. The Renault E-Tech T landed first, claiming the title of Euro Truck Simulator 2’s inaugural electric truck. It utilizes three mid-mounted motors that can deliver up to 490 kW and employs regenerative braking to recover approximately 80 percent of the energy when you lift off the pedal.
Scania joined the party on July 2, 2024, with the S BEV. Offered in 40 S and 45 S variants, it packs three motors, a six-speed transmission, and a 624 kWh battery that can stretch to about 520 km if your trailer isn’t loaded to the roof. Both cabs look familiar, but they feature digital dashboards, blind-spot cameras in the A-pillars, and gauges tailored to battery health rather than diesel RPM.
The catch? The sim still lacks a charging network, so you can’t purchase these trucks for your fleet. They’re restricted to one-off Quick Jobs that start with a full battery and end before the charge runs dry (if you drive well).
Five Quick Steps to an Electric Contract
- Open the main Menu and click Quick Jobs.
- Click the Distance column twice so the list sorts from shortest to longest; electric routes top out at about 500 km.
- Look for a blue lightning-bolt icon next to the truck icon. That marks an EV contract, showing either either the Scania S BEV or the Renault E-Tech T.
- Choose the cargo, hit “Take Job,” and you’ll spawn inside the previewed truck.
- Drive—and enjoy the fact that range anxiety is the in-game dispatcher’s problem, not yours.
If no lightning icons appear, finish a small diesel haul, rest at a hotel, or fast-travel, then check again. The board refreshes each time the game time advances.
What the First Kilometer Feels Like
The starter button produces a faint whirr, a stark contrast to the usual idle rumble of a diesel engine. Torque is immediate, so press the accelerator gently—but make sure to balance it with the surprisingly slower acceleration relative to its diesel-powered counterparts.
Regenerative braking slows the rig sooner than you expect; plan your stopping distances until the new feel becomes second nature. The range is limited, but the game’s route planning caps each assignment well within battery limits, so focus on the scenery and the uncanny quiet—make sure to minimize detours.
Thanks to first-hand access to Renault and Scania’s specifications and prototypes, SCS Software was able to accurately replicate these trucks, down to the motor curves, dashboard layouts, and regenerative braking implementation.
Every quick job you take acts as both a rolling advertisement for the real trucks and a sneak preview of the battery-powered future headed to Europe’s highways, so give it a go the next time you boot the simulator.
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