- The Allianz-Arena will serve as a power source for trucks.
At the bus parking area in front of the Allianz Arena, electric commercial vehicles will soon have access to battery charging facilities. The plan is to install a total of 30 megawatts worth of fast-charging stations, with construction on the initial batch set to commence in June of next year. In the near future, up to 500 electric trucks and buses could be charging here daily, as per MAN's announcement.
Positioned at Munich North's motorway interchange, the Allianz Arena sees thousands of trucks pass by every day and boasts its own motorway exit. The high electrical demands of large stadiums, such as those required for lighting, catering, and other utilities, ensure that the arena's electricity grid is fully utilized only during major events.
FC Bayern Munich's CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen, estimates the investment cost for these facilities to be in the lower millions. No specific financial projections for returns were provided. A future public charging park for private electric vehicles is also under consideration.
For now, the team bus continues to rely on diesel fuels.
FC Bayern's electric team bus isn't a necessity just yet. Sponsor MAN will only deliver a pre-series electric touring bus to the club in the 2025/26 season. It remains uncertain whether the charging stations will be operational by that time.
MAN CEO, Alexander Vlaskamp, describes the charging park as a "lighthouse project" that will serve not only Bavaria but also the wider world. Bavarian Minister President, Markus Söder (CSU), who attended the project launch with Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter (CSU), calls it a "perfect fit for Bavaria" and an inspiring tale.
The Allianz Arena, where FC Bayern Munich plays their home games, could potentially benefit from the new battery charging facilities for electric commercial vehicles. With FC Bayern's CEO estimating an investment cost in the lower millions, the charging park could also include a public charging area for private electric vehicles in the future.
