MAN Truck & Bus is making significant strides in developing the charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks, a crucial factor for the success of electrifying freight transport. According to MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp, the company presents a comprehensive range of CO2-free trucks but acknowledges the necessity of accessible charging facilities, both public and at depots.
In a key collaboration with energy company E.ON and its subsidiary E.ON Drive Infrastructure, MAN aims to create around 170 charging locations across Europe, with approximately 400 charging points. About 125 of these locations will be in Germany, making it the country’s largest public charging network for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Additional charging points are planned for Austria, the UK, Denmark, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.
The first charging station has already been set up at MAN’s service branch in Berlin-Wildau, with two points available for public use. Further stations will soon follow in Karlsfeld near Munich and Fürstenwalde, offering charging capacities of up to 400 kW. These locations are specifically designed for electric trucks, featuring drive-through bays to simplify the process for larger vehicles. MAN aims to have 80 publicly accessible charging locations operational by the end of 2025.
In another project, MAN has partnered with FC Bayern Munich to install high-performance charging points at the Allianz Arena. Up to 30 points are planned, allowing 500 electric buses and lorries to charge daily. This initiative leverages the stadium’s powerful electricity grid, typically underused outside match days.
MAN is also involved with Milence, a joint venture between TRATON Group, Daimler Truck, and Volvo Group, to build 1,700 public charging stations across Europe by 2027.
For operators with predictable routes or dedicated depots, MAN, alongside partners like Heliox, SBRS, and ABB, offers tailored charging solutions to meet specific energy requirements, supporting a seamless transition to electric fleets.
