Unique DAF XD Electric finds a typically Dutch application
2026-09-07
The fully electric tractor unit is inspired by the iconic DAF racing truck from 1996. Thesensational-looking vehicle combines a striking design with the latest zero-emissiontechnology. The truck will be deployed by Van Der Mierden Transport for milk collectiontransport, an application that is perfectly suited to the many possibilities offered by an electric truck.
Distinctive truck
The DAF Electric, specified by DAF Netherlands and delivered by DAF dealer Truckland,features the appearance of the DAF Race Truck from the 1990s. The vehicle is based ona DAF XD 350 FT 4x2 tractor unit, the 'International Truck of the Year 2026. The truck isvisually distinguished by a unique colour scheme and striping that refer to the famousDAF race truck.The special XD Electric is equipped with a 350 kW (480 hp) driveline powered by a 525kWh battery pack, enabling a range of more than 500 kilometres on a single charge,depending on the application.
'A deliberate choice for sustainable transport'
Van Der Mierden operates several special vehicles within its fleet. When the companylearned about this eye-catching truck through DAF dealer Truckland, its interest wasimmediately sparked. "With this DAF, we demonstrate that sustainability, operationalpracticality and a distinctive design go hand in hand," said Julian van der Mierden,Managing Director of Van Der Mierden Transport. "We deliberately chose an innovativeand sustainable electric solution that can be deployed directly in day-to-day operations.Like our customers, we care about nature and the future of the next generations."
Specialised in dairy transport
Van Der Mierden Transport has been in business for more than 60 years and is a truefamily-owned company. The business started with a horse and cart, collecting milkchurns from local farms. Today, its state-of-the-art fleet consists almost entirely of DAFtrucks. The vehicles no longer only transport fresh milk to processing plants, but alsocarry dairy raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products throughout theNetherlands and beyond, using insulated tank trailers among other equipment.
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