The Freightliner Business Class M2 is a model range of medium-duty trucks produced by Freightliner. In production since June 2002, the M2 is the successor to the FL-Series introduced in the 1990s. In terms of size, the M2 is produced in Class 5 through Class 8 GVWR ratings, competing primarily against the International DuraStar and the Ford F-650/F-750 Super Duty. Freightliner produces the Business Class M2 model range in Mount Holly, North Carolina and Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico. The original generation was produced from model years 2003–2022. The second generation, marketed as M2 Plus, entered production during 2022 as a 2023 model. It features a new and updated interior and a facelift grille. Models The Business Class M2 is produced in a wide range of configurations, in both medium-duty and severe-service configurations. There are three different cab configurations: a 106-inch BBC (bumper to back of cab) day cab, a 132-inch BBC extended cab, and a 154-inch BBC 4-door crew cab. The crew-cab configuration offers seating for up to six passengers. Truck M2 106 Named for its 106-inch BBC length in daycab configuration, the M2 106 is a Class 5-8 truck available in GVWRs up to 66,000 lbs. The M2 106 is produced primarily as a straight truck, although its cab and chassis are used in the bus industry as a cutaway cab conversion. M2 112 Named for its 112-inch BBC length, the M2 112 is a Class 8 truck available in GVWRs up to 80,000 lbs. Although available as a straight truck like the M2 106, it is also available as a tractor. Externally, it is distinguished by a larger grille and slightly higher hoodline. eM2 The e-M2, an all-electric variant of this class 5 medium duty box truck, was unveiled in mid-2018. It would have peak horsepower, using batteries, having a range of . The fast charger would allow for 80% charge in 1 hour (). It has a load capacity GCWR of . , it costs $400,000; about 4 times the price of the diesel equivalent. The truck is currently being field-tested by customers. The first out of 10 trucks was delivered to Penske Truck Leasing Corporation in Los Angeles in December 2018. Bus Freightliner offers two variants of the M2 for bus use: the C2/S2 cowled chassis and the S2C cutaway cab bus chassis. Serving as the donor chassis for the Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus constructed by