MAN to supply up to 1,800 trucks in deal with TIP Europe

MAN Truck & Bus and rental giant TIP Group have signed a new framework agreement covering the supply of up to 600 vehicles per year for three years.

The deal means a potential 1,800 trucks will be supplied across weight classes from 7.5 to 42 tonnes, serving 18 European markets. Alongside conventionally powered models, the agreement also includes battery electric trucks. The total potential order value is up to €160 million.

TIP has been increasing its focus on zero emission options since 2024, including via the integration of significant numbers of MAN eTGX long haul vehicles to its fleet.

“With the new framework agreement, MAN Truck & Bus and TIP Group are sending a strong signal for the future of freight transport,” said Friedrich Baumann, executive board member for sales and customer solutions at MAN Truck & Bus.

“We are pleased to accompany TIP as an important partner on the path to sustainable logistics – with efficient diesel trucks and innovative battery-electric vehicles. This agreement underscores the trust in our products and services and shows how we are jointly driving the transformation of the industry forward.”

Arjen Kraaij, CEO of TIP Group, added: “Supporting customers through the transition means offering the right solutions at the right time. By working closely with partners like MAN, we can expand our fleet with both highly efficient diesel trucks and electric trucks, giving operators practical choices that balance performance, cost efficiency and sustainability.”

MAN’s current truck range includes diesel and electric models for long haul, construction, distribution and municipal operations. Diesel options span 7.5 to 255 tonnes, while electric models cover 12 to 42 tonnes.

The company’s latest diesel drivetrain incorporates aerodynamic updates and a new engine and transmission, which MAN says can reduce fuel use and CO₂ emissions by up to 5 per cent compared with the previous generation.

MAN is also expanding its electric offering, with ranges of up to 310 km for the light-duty eTGL and up to 830 km for the heavy-duty eTGX and eTGS depending on application and configuration.

The heavy duty electric models support charging up to 375 kW and are expected to offer megawatt level charging of up to 750 kW from later this year. Both diesel and electric trucks are produced on the same line at MAN’s Munich plant.