# Mercedes-Benz Türk operations and investment in Turkey > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mercedes-benz-trk-operations-and-investment-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-10-20T15:59:49.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Mercedes-Benz Türk is evaluating the potential for electric truck production at its Aksaray facility, contingent upon market demand, charging infrastructure, and the total cost of ownership for fleet operators. CEO Heiko Selzam noted that the company’s Turkish operations serve as a strategic hub for manufacturing, R&D, and engineering, with total investments reaching approximately 4.5 billion Euros. The Aksaray plant remains a central component of the Daimler Truck AG global network, producing roughly 70% of the brand’s trucks manufactured and exported. The facility has a production capacity of 100,000 trucks every four years and has produced over 415,000 units to date. Further strengthening its technical role, the Aksaray R&D Center—the only center within Daimler Truck AG authorized to approve road tests—has managed long-distance testing for electric vehicles since 2023. The company continues to engage in strategic planning with dealers to address market dynamics and set objectives for the upcoming years. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Mercedes-Benz Türk expands production and strategic role in Turkey Mercedes-Benz Türk's Aksaray factory has become a global production hub for Daimler Truck AG, while company leadership meets with dealers to discuss 2027 strategic goals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-trk-expands-production-and-strategic-role-in-turkey ### 2026-09-21: Mercedes-Benz Türk considers electric truck production in Turkey Mercedes-Benz Türk CEO Heiko Selzam stated that electric truck production could move to the Aksaray plant if market demand and infrastructure conditions are met. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-trk-considers-electric-truck-production-in-turkey --- Cite as: Mercedes-Benz Türk operations and investment in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mercedes-benz-trk-operations-and-investment-in-turkey