Sam Fender just became the first musician to complete an entire tour using all-electric trucks. According to tour organizers, the British rocker used four Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s to haul equipment for his sell-out UK and Ireland ‘People Watching’ tour.
The seven-venue tour ran from June to August this year – covering 943 miles entirely on electric power.
By ditching diesel trucks, Fender’s team saved 840kg of CO2 emissions. That’s roughly what 34 mature trees absorb each year. The electric trucks had to rely on public charging infrastructure since concert venues don’t typically have their own charging stations.
“Transport is a key part of any live music tour, but we wanted to make the People Watching Tour as green and sustainable as possible,” said Richard Burnett, managing director of KB Event, who handled tour logistics.
Burnett added that electric trucks weren’t considered viable for major tours until now. The eActros 600 proved it could deliver the performance, range, and reliability needed.
Artist Enthusiasm and Industry Impact
Fender expressed hope that other artists will follow suit.
“Hopefully, this will help show what can be achieved on future tours and other artists will jump onboard too,” he said.
The eActros 600 has been making waves beyond the music industry. Mercedes’ F1 team recently used the trucks to transport their W16 cars from England to the Dutch Grand Prix – a 434-mile journey that went off without issues.
The Formula 1 team plans to expand electric truck use for European races in coming seasons.
Electric Truck Specifications
The Mercedes eActros 600 features a 600kW battery pack with a minimum range of 311 miles. Its megawatt charging system can charge from 20-80% in just 25 minutes.
Since launching in early 2025, the eActros 600 has gained traction with major logistics companies.
Amazon purchased 140 units for its zero-emissions delivery fleet, signaling broader industry adoption of electric commercial vehicles.
The successful tour demonstrates that electric trucks can handle the demanding logistics of major entertainment events – potentially opening the door for more sustainable touring practices across the music industry.
