E-mobility according to Scania: with the birth of Erinion will install 40,000 charging points by 2030
Scania has strengthened its e-mobility offering with new charging solutions through the establishment of Erinion, a new company specializing in private and semi-public charging solutions that plans to install 40,000 new charging points by 2030. In addition, the public-use charging infrastructure for heavy vehicles will be enhanced through the efforts of Milence, which will soon […]
Scania has strengthened its e-mobility offering with new charging solutions through the establishment of Erinion, a new company specializing in private and semi-public charging solutions that plans to install 40,000 new charging points by 2030. In addition, the public-use charging infrastructure for heavy vehicles will be enhanced through the efforts of Milence, which will soon be active in Italy.
Why Scania created Erinion
Aiming to provide increasingly comprehensive solutions, Scania founded Erinion, for depot and destination charging, with the goal of supporting the transition to an electrified transportation system. Erinion’s solutions will make it easier for customers to introduce zero-emission fleets and enjoy better uptime.
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Scania founded Erinion, a company for charging systems
Industry studies suggest that depot charging will be the primary source of supply for short- and long-haul operations. Complementing public charging networks, depot and destination charging enables multiple benefits: optimized charging schedules, increased uptime, maximum efficiency, and improved operational economics through predictable and stable energy costs that are tailored to each customer’s specific business. In addition, this kind of infrastructure also allows for optimized power levels and scheduled charging, improving battery life and overall vehicle efficiency. While depot charging often takes place at off-peak times with lower electricity rates, charging at destination can take place on an opportunistic basis, for example, when the driver is resting or during goods delivery.
Through analysis of several pilot programs with transportation and logistics companies, Scania has found significant potential for cost savings if advanced charging solutions are used. Customers can achieve a reduction on investment cost of up to 50 percent and operational savings of up to 15,000 euros per truck per year. Erinion will therefore not only provide charging stations, network connections and installation but advanced management software, as well as specific operational and support services for buses and trucks.
Initially, the company will have a market presence in Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, and Germany. A global rollout will then follow.
Scania and the Milence initiative
Along with the development of charging infrastructure at depots and destinations, the network of public charging points for trucks in Europe is growing rapidly. One example is the Milence initiative, of which Scania is a member: 1,700 new charging points will be installed along major traffic arteries in order to meet the growing demand for 100% electric heavy-duty transport by 2027.
With this in mind, Milence announces its first charging hub in Italy, located in Bagnolo San Vito in the province of Mantua, in a strategic location along the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor. The station, operational from the third quarter of 2024, marks the official expansion of Milence’s network in Italy, following the development of several charging hubs in Benelux, France, Germany and Sweden.
The Bagnolo San Vito recharging hub is located 40 kilometers south of Verona, near the A22 Brenner Motorway, on the north-south axis that is crucial for the European economy given the connection of the Po Valley and the A1 Highway with Austria. The area also serves as an important entry point into the country, linking industrial areas in northern Italy to ports in southern Italy, connecting major cities such as Milan, Rome, and Naples.
The initial phase of the project will include four columns with CCS2 plugs powering five bays with a maximum output of 400 kW per bay. Later, additional bays with MCS plugs will be included for even faster charging. The Bagnolo San Vito hub will feature additional services for drivers to ensure a comfortable, safe and secure stop during charging.
Anja Niersen, CEO of Milence, on the expansion of Milence’s network in Italy, says: «Within two years, Milence has successfully initiated the development of multiple charging hubs along key routes, in line with its mission to support the transition to sustainable transportation across Europe. This hub is the perfect place to kick off the launch of our network in Italy and will become a key node along the north-south transport corridor, vital for European commerce. The future of electric transport starts now in Italy as well».
