Europaean electric heavy-duty vehicle and light commercial vehicle transportation receives a 298 million Euro boost via charging point operators distribution
The European Union is focusing on heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) charging as part of a shift towards commercial and freight electrification. This move is aimed at bridging the infrastructure gap, particularly for ultra-fast, high-power stations needed for long-haul freight transport.
Several key players in the European EV charging landscape have received funding from the AFIF 2 fund to support this transition. E.ON Drive Infrastructure, for instance, received 45.3 million Euros and plans to roll out 932 light-duty vehicle (LDV) and 427 HDV charge points across several European countries. This deployment by E.ON will enhance urban and highway corridor charging, supporting both passenger and commercial electric fleets.
BP Pulse, another major energy and mobility company, is also investing in HDV charging. They have received funding and will deploy 230 HDV charge points in Germany, Netherlands, and Austria, enhancing Europe's highway network for electric freight. Their charging stations will be dedicated to HDV charging infrastructure.
Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, and TRATON GROUP, received 111.5 million Euros and plans to deploy 548 HDV charging stations across multiple European countries.
E.ON will use its funding to deploy the most charging stations, making it the biggest recipient for mixed-use infrastructure (both LDV and HDV charging). Other recipients of the AFIF 2 funding include Ignitis Group, with 500 LDV charge points in the Baltics, Repsol with 286 LDV charge points in Spain, and Colruyt with 24 HDV charge points in Belgium.
However, further details about the plans of Axionet, who received 26.8 million Euros, were not provided in the article.
Industry experts estimate that billions of euros will be needed by 2030 to develop a fully functional network across the EU. This investment aligns with the European Green Deal, supporting the reduction of carbon emissions in the logistics sector. The transition to zero-emission logistics is accelerating, with major companies investing in HDV charging, improving freight electrification along key industrial routes.
