ETS2 | Silent Power Ride: Scania Electric 45S Backroads | The Long Road Ep.22 Euro Truck Simulator 2

In this episode of our Euro Truck Simulator 2 series, we take our very first drive in an Electric truck in ETS2 1.61. Behind the wheel of the Scania 45S Electric hauling 26 tonnes of plastic granules, we embark on a scenic evening journey from Paris, taking picturesque back roads north towards Calais under a golden summer sunset. This gameplay journey takes us through winding country routes, experiencing whisper-quiet cabin acoustics, lightning-fast instant torque, rush-hour traffic challenges, and a tricky night reverse parking manoeuvre at the LKW Walter depot in Calais, followed by a detailed showcase of new truck options at the Iveco and Volvo dealerships. Check out the full journey here: The Long Road Playlist:    • ETS2 | The Long Road | One Continuous Jour...   Truck: 🚛 Scania 45S Electric Route: 📍 Paris to Calais, France (via French Back Roads) Cargo: 📦 26-Tonne Plastic Granules Distance: 🛣️ ~300 km Progression: 💰 Reaching €134,000 budget & scouting first truck purchase Highlights: ⚡ Whisper-quiet driving & immense electric torque delivery across rural back roads 🌅 Atmospheric golden hour sunset driving through the French countryside 🛑 Testing low-speed town handling vs high-speed motorway acceleration 🏢 Tricky night bay parking at LKW Walter & scouting Iveco and Volvo dealerships in search of our first truck. 00:00 - Introduction & Route Briefing Starting in Paris, checking out the Scania 45S Electric unit, and planning our scenic backroad route north towards Calais. 01:10 - Departing Paris & Silent Cabin Experience Rolling out in near total silence, enjoying the bird song outside and getting used to electric throttle response. 03:15 - Backroads Handling & Electric Driving Discussion Cruising along French regional roads, discussing the community's thoughts on EV trucking in ETS2. 05:00 - Weather Mod Compatibility & Sunset Drive Enjoying the golden evening skies while reflecting on graphics and weather mod updates. 07:30 - Power Delivery & Energy Regeneration Testing instant torque under heavy 26-tonne load and seeing how braking regenerates battery power. 09:30 - Previous Urgent Run Recap & Fleet Budget Update Reflecting on the previous Paris delivery and checking our growing bank balance (€134,000). 12:15 - Traffic Stoppages & Roadworks Navigating single-lane roadworks, traffic lights, and testing low-gear electric acceleration. 14:25 - Future of Truck Electrification & Net Zero Chatting about real-world heavy haulage decarbonisation and infrastructure expansion across the UK & Europe. 16:15 - Calais Arrival & Bus Station Landmark Entering Calais as night falls and passing the newly updated coach station infrastructure. 17:50 - Challenging Night Depot Reverse Park Tackling low visibility and sensitive steering to back the 26-tonne trailer into the tight LKW Walter loading bay. 21:20 - Delivery Summary & Electric Driving Verdict Reviewing job earnings and delivering final thoughts on the pros and cons of electric trucks in ETS2. 22:15 - Iveco Dealership Truck Showcase Browsing the Iveco showroom to review S-Way Active Space configs and entry-level purchase options. 23:35 - Volvo Dealership Inspection & Wrap Up Exploring FH5, FH6, and Globetrotter XL specs, comparing power outputs, and wrapping up the episode. #ETS2 #EuroTruckSimulator2 #ScaniaElectric #ElectricTruck #Scania45S #TheLongRoad #TruckSimulator #VTSimulator #TruckingSim