Mass adoption of zero-emissions transportation has a major roadblock: finding reliable charging stations for commercial trucks.
Volvo Trucks want to help solve this. Recently, they announced a soon to be global initiative that aims to relieve the burden of finding chargers from motor carriers.
In partnership with leading companies, Volvo has developed a fast-charging network in Sweden, with plans to open 130 charging stations this year and next.
Now, with Volvo Trucks’ new service, carriers can easily locate and access charging stations, regardless of the truck manufacturer. The platform displays all suitable charging stations for heavy duty vehicles, regardless of the operator. Plus, payment for charging is as seamless as ever with the new platform. Furthermore, you’ll soon be able to reserve charging time.
The initiative is starting in Sweden, but the company has plans to expand the service throughout Europe and beyond.
The first wave of charging stations will provide access to 29 stations operated by OKQ8 and all charging stations will be powered by green electricity.
“This is a real breakthrough for the electrification of heavy transport,” said Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks. “Our customers will be able to access public fast chargers all around Sweden, and as a result going electric is easier than ever. Customers will be able to obtain reliable information about where to find charging stations for heavy electric trucks, and they can be assured that they are paying a fair market price with no hidden fees. With the possibility to plan the route ahead in a good way and a minimum of administration, I am convinced that this is an important step towards making electric trucks even more popular with fleet owners.”
How it Works
Volvo Trucks introduces their charging service as part of Volvo Connect, their digital services interface. Customers can easily locate and pay for charging through the Volvo Connect app. A convenient digital map displays available charging stations, with the option to book charging time in the near future.
Upon arrival at a charging station, customers simply use a card or the mobile app for identification and to initiate charging. To make things even easier, customers receive a single, consolidated invoice for all charging services.
Source: CCJ Digital
