- Daimler Truck, the manufacturer of electric truck models for brands such as Mercedes-Benz Trucks, has now launched ‘TruckCharge’, its semi-public charging network dedicated for electric truck use.
- The network works from companies opening up their own charging points for other firms to use, during times when the charging infrastructure is otherwise unused.
- The official rollout is set to begin in Germany and Austria from 2026, with additional European countries joining the network later down the line.
Shared electric truck charging takes a step forward with new Daimler Truck network
Whilst the official rollout will begin from next year, successful pilot projects are already in operation by logistics firms Wessels and Diez in Germany. With multiple European countries set to join the TruckCharge scheme from 2026, Daimler Truck projects that this new shared charging network will contain over 3,000 fast charging points by 2030.
This concept of shared truck charging infrastructure benefits the whole industry. It allows businesses who have invested in their own costly charging infrastructure to recoup those costs more quickly, whilst also allowing businesses to feasibly transition to electric trucks without the need to install their own private charging solutions.
To manage the technical aspects of this new shared charging network, Daimler Truck has teamed up with EV charging software firm Spirii. Spirii is providing the technology platform, including the charge point management system and the development of a charging app for drivers.
Alexander Müller, Head of Zero Emission Vehicle Business Solutions at Mercedes-Benz Trucks, commented:
“With semi-public charging, we are creating a solution that offers our customers and partners real added value. We combine the advantages of our own charging infrastructure with the opportunity to use it more efficiently while increasing availability for the entire industry. Our goal is to make the transition to electric mobility as easy as possible for freight forwarders and transport companies. By making better use of existing resources, we are reducing costs for operators and creating additional sources of revenue. At the same time, we are helping to expand the urgently needed charging infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles more quickly. This is a crucial step in driving forward the transformation of the transport sector towards emission-free solutions.”
Tore Harritshøj, CEO and co-founder of Spirii, added:
“The severe lack of charging options for heavy commercial vehicles is one of the biggest obstacles to the widespread electrification of the transport sector. It is therefore all the more gratifying that Daimler Truck is establishing a semi-public network for the entire industry. At Spirii, we are proud to contribute our expertise in intelligent charging solutions to support the rollout of the TruckCharge Network and accelerate the transition to electric transport.”
