Three New Megawatt Chargers Enable Tests of Long-Haul Battery-Electric Truck Transport

The E-Charge project brings together key actors to drive the development, research and testing of electrified long-haul heavy-duty truck transport. Now, a major step has been taken with the installation of three megawatt chargers (MCS chargers) by Circle K and OKQ8 in Järna and Vädermotet (Gothenburg), and Ödeshög, respectively.

These locations are important for several long-haul logistics flows, for which they are the ideal places for fueling up energy, and equipping these truck stops with ultra-fast charging makes it possible to electrify even longer routes. With the new MCS technology, trucks can be charged with enough energy during the drivers' statutory breaks to drive for up to 4.5 hours. This is essential to maintain time efficiency and to keep charging costs down.

"Our electrification journey began five years ago, and since then we have built up solid experience – not least through the E-Charge project. Collaborating with some of the leading actors in the industry has been both inspiring and rewarding. With the commissioning of the chargers in Järna and Vädermotet, we are now taking the next step in the project. It will be very exciting to follow how the haulage companies utilize the opportunities with long-distance electric transport," says Lennart Olsson, Senior Manager Pricing & eMobility heavy transportation at Circle K.

"We at OKQ8 want to be at the forefront of creating sustainable solutions for heavy-duty traffic. With the new megawatt chargers, we are taking a crucial step to show that long-haul electrified transport is not only possible—but also efficient and strengthens our customers' competitiveness. This investment also complements OKQ8's nationwide charging network for trucks." says Karin Eriksson, CEO of OKQ8.

Paving the way for battery-electric long-haul truck transport 

The charger in Ödeshög is supplied by project partner ABB E-mobility, while the chargers in Järna and Vädermotet are supplied by Kempower. The trucks that will test the MCS technology in a real-world environment and operate on several planned logistics flows are from Scania and Volvo Trucks.

"With the installation of megawatt chargers, we are proving that electrified long-haul transport is not only feasible but ready to scale. For Scania, this is a next step forward in showing that our customers can operate electric trucks efficiently on key logistics routes while keeping costs and uptime under control. Together with our partners in the E-Charge project, we are laying the foundation for a robust charging infrastructure in Sweden that enables a faster transition to sustainable heavy transport." says Philip Gustavsson, Solution Sales Manager at Scania.

"It’s important for the Volvo Group to drive the transition towards more electric vehicles in order to reduce carbon emissions from transport and contribute to a quieter and cleaner environment. Already today, thousands of Volvo trucks are powered by electricity. As vehicle volumes increase, the capacity of the charging infrastructure will be tested. It is therefore encouraging to see more megawatt chargers in place for heavy-duty transport,” says Johanna Axelsson, project manager for E-Charge at the Volvo Group.

“The installation of megawatt chargers in Sweden marks a pivotal moment for European logistics,” says Michael Bültmann, Head of Global External Affairs and Sustainability at ABB E-mobility. “With this partnership, we’re not just testing technology, we’re validating a scalable model for zero-emission long-haul transport. ABB E-mobility is proud to help lay the groundwork for a future where electric heavy-duty trucking is both reliable and profitable.”

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