- E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus will create Europe’s largest electric truck charging network with 400 points across 170 locations.
- Each site will feature 400-kilowatt chargers, recharging trucks for a 300 km range in approximately 45 minutes.
- This initiative supports political goals for reducing heavy road freight emissions significantly by 2030 and beyond.
E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus are transforming Europe’s transport sector with the largest public charging network for electric trucks
The collaboration will establish around 400 charging points across approximately 170 locations in Europe. Germany will host the majority, with 125 sites planned. The first location will open this year, and about 80 sites should be operational by the end of 2025.
Alexander Vlaskamp, Chairman of the Board of Management of MAN Truck & Bus SE, commented:
“For the mobility transition to succeed, we need around 50,000 charging points for heavy commercial vehicles in Europe by 2030. Of course, as a manufacturer of electric trucks, we are making our contribution to this. I am pleased that with E.ON we now have a strong partner at our side to electrify our service locations. In doing so, we are laying another foundation stone for a public charging network. However, we still urgently need political support to build it out on a large scale.”
This collaboration marks a significant leap in expanding the charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles. Charging points will be installed at MAN service centres, primarily in industrial areas and along major highways, ensuring easy access for electric trucks and buses.
Each site will feature several 400-kilowatt charging points, capable of recharging an electric truck for a 300 km range in roughly 45 minutes. Future upgrades to megawatt charging systems (MCS) are planned, promising even greater efficiency.
Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON SE, added:
“Europe has set itself the goal of reducing emissions from heavy commercial vehicles by 90 percent by 2040. Electromobility is a key key to this.
We are investing massively to give the infrastructure for electric heavy-duty transport a decisive boost and to set the course for sustainable logistics and green supply chains. Almost all major manufacturers are now focusing on electromobility in their developments. For the final breakthrough, we need a comprehensive, high-performance charging infrastructure that is designed for Europe from the outset. We are delighted to be moving forward here together with MAN.”
This initiative aligns with stringent political goals. Germany aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions from heavy road freight by 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2045. The EU seeks a 65% reduction in CO2 emissions from heavy commercial vehicles by 2035 and 90% by 2040.
MAN is also ramping up its electrification efforts, planning to launch its first series-ready electric truck in 2024 with a range of up to 800 km. Meanwhile, E.ON is expanding its network of over 500,000 car charging points across Europe. This partnership marks a pivotal milestone in the journey toward sustainable heavy-duty transport.
