Milence has opened its fourth electric truck charging hub in the Netherlands, expanding its European charging network with a new facility located on the A1 motorway near Hengelo.
The site is positioned at the Frans op den Bult truck rest area on the TEN-T North Sea–Baltic Corridor, one of Europe’s major freight routes connecting the Netherlands and Germany.
Milence Opens First Public Truck Charging Hub in Denmark on Key European Freight Corridor
New Hub Supports Cross-Border Electric Freight
The charging hub initially offers five high-power charging bays equipped with DC chargers delivering up to 400 kW through the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard.
Milence said the site has been designed with future expansion in mind and plans to increase charging capacity at a later stage. However, the facility does not currently include Megawatt Charging System (MCS) connectors.
The location is intended to support long-haul battery-electric trucks operating on international freight routes between the Netherlands and neighboring countries.
Milence Secures €120 Million Financing to Expand European Truck Charging Network
Electric Construction Equipment Used During Development
Milence said the Hengelo project served as a pilot for the use of electrically powered construction machinery during the development of charging infrastructure.
According to the company, on-site construction work was carried out using electric equipment wherever possible, while electric vehicles were also used to transport construction materials and equipment.
The company noted that its “Zero-Emission Construction” approach refers only to direct emissions generated during on-site construction and does not include emissions associated with material production, transportation or the project’s total carbon footprint.
Milence Says Electric Trucks Near Diesel Cost Parity in Leading European Markets
Sustainable Materials Integrated Into Design
In addition to electric construction equipment, Milence said it has incorporated lower-carbon construction materials into the charging hub.
The facility’s roof structures and arches are built using PEFC-certified timber, while the foundations utilize fiber-reinforced concrete and fiberglass dowels, reducing the amount of conventional steel reinforcement required.
Milence Expands Electric Truck Charging Network with Three New Hubs in Germany
The company said these material choices are also being adopted at other Milence charging hubs across Europe.
Facilities Designed for Long-Haul Drivers
The new charging hub also includes amenities for truck drivers, including a restaurant, sanitary facilities and secure parking.
Milence said the site allows drivers to recharge their vehicles while completing mandatory rest periods, helping support long-distance electric freight operations.
“Sustainability is the driving force behind everything we do at Milence. Our mission is not only to accelerate the transition to electric road transport and provide drivers with the best possible charging experience, but also to ensure that we develop our infrastructure in the most sustainable way possible. From the very beginning, we looked at the materials we use and how we could make the construction process smarter, more efficient and with the lowest possible carbon footprint,” said Maarten Jaspers, chief operating officer of Milence.
Founded in 2022 by Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Group, Milence develops, builds and operates high-power charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles across Europe’s key freight corridors.