Scania launches depot and destination charging company
Traton subsidiary Scania has launched Erinion, a new company specialising in private and semi-public heavy-vehicle charging facilities, with the UK as one of the first nations for roll-out.
Ultimately, 40,000 new charging points will be installed at customer locations across Europe.
Erinion will provide depot and destination charging, with the aim of accelerating electric truck adoption in line with Scania’s purpose of driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. This will be a key factor in fulfilling Scania’s declared ambition for 50 per cent of its sales volume in Europe to be electric by 2030.
Industry studies suggest that depot charging will be the primary source of energy for short and long-distance operations.
Depot and destination charging offers dedicated charging infrastructure at the customer’s home depot or other pre-defined locations allowing predictable charging schedules, ensuring fully-charged vehicles, increasing uptime and maximising operational efficiency and cost savings through predictable and stable energy costs that are matched to each customer’s specific operations.
Depot and destination charging also enable optimised charging power levels and schedules, while improving battery life and overall vehicle efficiency. Also, because depot charging often occurs during off-peak hours, this means lower and more controlled electricity rates, while destination charging can happen on an opportunistic basis while a driver is resting or delivering goods.
Scania’s research, validated by pilot programmes with customers, reveals the potential for significant cost savings with the enhanced charging solutions. Customers can expect reductions in investment needs by up to 50 per cent and operational savings of up to 15,000 Euros per truck each year.
Depot charging is becoming increasingly advanced. With the new company, Scania’s customers will be able to take advantage of advanced integrated software and hardware, as well as operational services and support.
Initially, the new company will establish its market presence in Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, France, and Germany, as well as the UK. A global rollout will follow in due course. The brand-agnostic approach ensures that businesses of all types, regardless of vehicle brand, can benefit from Erinion’s charging infrastructure and operational services.
By 2030, it is projected that 230,000 electric trucks will be on European roads. To support this growth, Erinion plans to install a minimum of 40,000 charge points at customer locations until 2030.