Meet the winners
New Generation DAF XD Electric and XF Electric elected 'International Truck of the Year 2026'
Awarded for superior efficiency, safety and driver comfort
The New Generation DAF XD Electric and XF Electric have been elected 'International Truck of the Year 2026'. Excelling in safety, efficiency and driver comfort, these award-winning trucks will take your business further in every sense.
The jury of 23 leading commercial vehicle journalists from across Europe praised DAF’s XD and XF Electric truck series for their exceptional energy efficiency, refined yet powerful driveline, and advanced technical architecture. Furthermore, the award-winning vehicles were recognized for their long driving ranges, advantageous LFP battery technology, and superior driver comfort.
“During extensive test drives, jury members praised the XD and XF Electric for the perfection of their drivelines and the almost imperceptible gear changes.”Chairman of the International Truck of the Year jury
“The modular vehicle concept, offering a wide choice of battery and axle configurations, provide operators an exceptional flexibility.”
“This DAF configuration delivers a perfect weight distribution, enabling virtually all use cases to be covered by a single technical platform.”
“These trucks demonstrate that the combination of a central electric motor and a traditional rear axle can be at least as energy-efficient as a driveline with an e-axle.”
President DAF Trucks N.V.“This recognition underlines our commitment to drive the future of zero-emission transport through innovation, quality, and sustainability.”
