Market data Li carbonate (GFEX)104,740 CNY/t▼ 11.8% d/d12 Oct Grid-scale BESS installed, Sep20.4 GWh▲ 61% y/y15 Oct Germany storage added, Jan–Sep8.2 GWh▲ 91% y/y30 Sep Lithium144,779 $/t▼ 2.6% m/mSep 2026 avg Nickel16,324 $/t▼ 2.5% m/mSep 2026 avg Cobalt42,213 $/t▼ 24.4% m/mSep 2026 avg Manganese2,782 $/t▼ 3.9% m/mSep 2026 avg Latest published figures · click for source

Electric trucks & vans

Heavy-duty trucks and light commercial vans: the largest batteries on the road.

Heavy trucks in the table carry 621–780 kWh and can charge at up to 1 MW via the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). None of these models is built in Central & Eastern Europe, but they set the benchmark for fleets and suppliers in the region.

Battery specs

Published figures only; “–” means the manufacturer or source does not state it. CEE = built in Central & Eastern Europe. Checked 21 Oct 2026. Missing a model? Tell us.

Latest headlines

Sources

  1. Volvo Trucks boosts net battery capacity to record level – electrive, 11 Jun 2026
  2. Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 truck unveiled with massive LFP battery – InsideEVs, 12 Oct 2023
  3. Mercedes launches new-gen eSprinter with up to 400 km range – New Mobility, 9 Feb 2023
  4. Stellantis starts production of new Fiat E-Ducato Cargo Box – electrive, 8 Jul 2025