Milence, the truck charging joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group, and Volvo Group, is set to establish its inaugural two truck charging parks in Germany during the latter half of 2024. These parks, strategically situated to the north and south of Leipzig, mark a significant milestone for the industry.
The upcoming German charging parks follow the successful opening of Milence’s facilities in the Netherlands and France, with additional sites planned in France and Sweden. The absence of a German presence had been notable, given the involvement of Daimler Truck and the Traton Group. However, this is set to change with the imminent launch of the Vockerode charging park in July 2024. Located on the A9 motorway between Berlin and Leipzig, a crucial stretch along the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor, the park is adjacent to a new lorry parking area, offering drivers various amenities.
The second German charging park, scheduled to open in September 2024, will be situated at Hermsdorfer Kreuz in Thuringia. This location, a key point on the Scandinavia-Mediterranean corridor connecting the A4 and A9 motorways, is strategically positioned on the A4 motorway between Poland, Dresden, and Frankfurt am Main.
Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence, emphasized the significance of entering the German market, stating, “Germany is one of the key countries for freight transport in Europe. It is therefore vital that the right charging infrastructure is in place to accelerate the transition to electrification.” She added, “Milence is proud to contribute to this movement with two charging hubs that will strengthen the Scandinavian Mediterranean corridor.”
Both Milence sites will accommodate electric trucks of all brands for battery charging. The expansion will occur in two phases, with the initial phase featuring four charging points equipped with CCS (Combined Charging System) chargers providing up to 400 kW of power. Phase 2 will involve additional charging points and the integration of MCS technology (Megawatt Charging System) once available.
