Daimler Truck Financial Services Germany Launches eService Leasing to Accelerate Electric Truck Adoption
As of August 11, 2025, Daimler Truck Financial Services Germany (DTFSD) is introducing eService Leasing, a new addition to its portfolio specifically designed for customers looking to integrate electric trucks into their fleets. This initiative reflects Daimler Truck’s broader strategy to make the transition to electric mobility easier, more financially predictable, and more accessible to transport companies across Germany.
By bundling financing, service contracts, and a range of optional add-on solutions into a single package, eService Leasing aims to reduce entry barriers to e-mobility and support fleet operators in every step of the transition process.
A Comprehensive Leasing Model with Predictable Costs
At the core of eService Leasing is a mileage-based leasing arrangement with a secured residual value, ensuring customers can forecast costs accurately over the leasing term. This stability is particularly valuable for fleet managers balancing operating budgets and investment plans in an evolving logistics market.
The leasing package also comes standard with the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Complete service contract, which provides full-service coverage for maintenance and repairs. Additionally, the inclusion of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Uptime—a digital service that monitors vehicle condition in real-time—helps maximize vehicle availability and minimize unplanned downtime.
Optional Services to Maximize Value and Support Operations
DTFSD has designed eService Leasing as a modular product, allowing customers to tailor the package to their operational needs. The optional services available include:
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Rate and CO₂ Compensation – Fleet operators can earn extra revenue through annual CO₂ certificates, monetizing their environmental benefits.
- eConsulting – Comprehensive consulting support on integrating electric trucks into daily operations, covering route planning, charging infrastructure needs, profitability assessments, and guidance on accessing public subsidies.
- Advance Financing of Subsidies – Enables customers to integrate government funding directly into the financing plan, lowering monthly installments even before the subsidies are officially disbursed.
- GAP Insurance – DTFSD’s GAP SAFE insurance covers the difference between a vehicle’s current market value and the outstanding financing amount in the event of a total loss.
- Charging Card – A Daimler Truck-branded charging card provides brand-independent access to more than 900,000 charging points across 28 European countries, simplifying long-distance travel and cross-border logistics.
- Charging Infrastructure Hire Purchase – Customers can finance both charging hardware and installation costs over periods ranging from 12 to 60 months, helping them build the necessary infrastructure without upfront capital strain.
Flexible Entry Solutions with eMiet & eLease
Recognizing that some companies may want to test electric trucks before committing to a long-term lease, DTFSD is also offering flexible entry options in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz CharterWay.
Through the eMiet & eLease program, operators can rent an electric truck for a shorter term and switch between an electric and a diesel truck during the rental period, depending on operational needs. This provides real-world experience with electric vehicle performance, charging requirements, and maintenance before making a full-scale commitment.
After a minimum rental term of 24 months, customers have the choice to transition into a used vehicle lease or a hire purchase agreement, offering both flexibility and long-term planning options.
Customer-Centric Launch Strategy
The official launch of eService Leasing will be supported by a targeted rollout beginning in August 2025. Dealers will be equipped with detailed information materials and trained to provide in-depth consultations, ensuring customers fully understand the product’s scope and benefits.
Stefan Seitz, Head of Product Management & Sales Support at DTFS Germany, emphasized the convenience of the new offer:
“The eService Leasing conveniently combines the essential product options within the Daimler Truck ecosystem for our customers.”
Similarly, Christian Seidlitz, Chief Sales Officer at DTFSD, highlighted the strategic value of the initiative:
“We are creating a structured offering that comprehensively addresses the key requirements of our customers in the field of e-mobility. The combination of predictable costs, technological progress, and consulting offers a reliable foundation for transitioning to electric drive systems.”
Driving the Transition to Electric Mobility
With eService Leasing, Daimler Truck Financial Services Germany is not only introducing a financing solution—it is building a complete ecosystem to support electric truck adoption. By integrating vehicle financing, maintenance, consulting, infrastructure, and operational flexibility, DTFSD is enabling transport companies to approach the shift to electric mobility with confidence.
The move also strengthens Daimler Truck’s role as a partner for the transport industry in its sustainability journey, helping businesses reduce emissions, optimize fleet costs, and prepare for a future where electric vehicles play a central role in logistics operations.
As Germany and the wider European market push toward decarbonizing freight transport, solutions like eService Leasing will be critical in bridging the gap between ambition and practical implementation—making the road to e-mobility smoother for fleet operators of all sizes.
