Daimler Truck has announced plans to develop Europe’s “largest” semi-public charging network for electric trucks, featuring more than 3,000 fast charging points by 2030.
This initiative, under the TruckCharge brand, aims to enhance charging infrastructure accessibility for electric truck fleet operators and depot owners, complementing existing public networks.
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Depot owners can make charging stations available when not in use, contributing to a more extensive network for electric trucks.
Daimler Truck plans to launch this network in the third quarter of 2025.
The semi-public charging network will allow TruckCharge customers to offer their charging infrastructure for “external, paid use” while complementing existing public charging networks, including those operated by the Milence joint venture (JV).
Comprising Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, Milence aims to establish 1,700 public charging points in Europe by 2027.
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), around 35,000 fast charging points with an output of 800kW or more are needed to meet the EU’s CO₂ reduction targets by 2030.
There are currently fewer than 1,000 charging points for heavy commercial vehicles in Europe, highlighting the need for expansion.
TruckCharge will act as an intermediary between site operators and fleet operators, facilitating planning, booking, reservation, and payment processes.
Site operators can generate additional revenue from semi-public charging, helping amortise their investments in charging infrastructure more quickly.
Fleet operators get “cost advantage” compared to public charging facilities, with access to a larger network and the ability to reserve charging stations in advance, the company said.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks head of eMobility/H2 business solutions Martin Hink said: “With our TruckCharge concept for semi-public charging, we are aiming to close a large gap in the charging infrastructure for trucks. With more than 1,000 dealers in Europe alone, we have the best prerequisites to quickly build up our own network.
“In parallel, we will offer our customers a complete solution enabling them to join the network. On the one hand, the idea is to help our customers to make their own charging infrastructure more profitable as this can be better utilised. On the other hand, we want to offer operators of electric trucks additional, attractive options for charging their vehicles.”
Under the TruckCharge brand, Daimler Truck plans to consolidate its e-infrastructure and electric truck charging offerings, including consulting, infrastructure, and operations.
The initiative targets truck fleet operators and industrial enterprises having their own or externally run truck fleets.
