Eon and MAN want to build a public truck network
Eon energy supplier and MAN truck and bus manufacturer are planning to build a public charging network for heavy-duty trucks. The first sites are expected to open this year, as the two companies announced. By the end of 2025, 80 sites are planned. They will be established along the existing MAN service network, but also accessible for trucks of other manufacturers.
In total, the plans include 170 sites with 400 charging points, 125 of which in Germany, the rest in Austria, Great Britain, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary. The announced plans are not part of the recent government initiative to build 350 charging points in Germany, but there might be some overlaps according to reports.
"We are investing massively to give the infrastructure for electric heavy-duty transport a decisive push", said Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of Eon. "All major manufacturers are now focusing on electromobility in their developments. For a breakthrough, we need a comprehensive, high-performance charging infrastructure that is European from the outset."
Despite the upcoming year bringing the first sites to life, the projected eon of integration for this public charging network extends beyond that, with a goal of 80 sites by 2025. These sites will be strategically located along the MAN's existing service network, catering not just to Lkw from MAN but also to vehicles from other MANufacturers. The ambitious plan involves constructing a total of 170 sites, hosting 400 Load network points, with a substantial portion located in Germany, while the remaining sites will be established in various European countries like Austria, Great Britain, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
