Scania plans to invest €70 million in its production facility in Angers, France, as the truck manufacturer expands its industrial capabilities to support the growing transition toward electrified transport in Europe.
The investment will include an expansion of the existing site and modifications to production lines to enable the assembly of electric trucks alongside conventional diesel-powered vehicles.
Scania said the project will strengthen its manufacturing presence in France while increasing flexibility to respond to changing market demand.
Angers Site to Add Electric Truck Production
The Angers facility has been part of Scania’s production network for more than 30 years and serves customers in France and other European markets.
The planned investment will allow the site to assemble both internal combustion engine trucks and battery-electric models, reflecting the company’s strategy of maintaining production flexibility during the industry’s transition toward lower-emission transport.
Petrus Sundvall, President of Scania Production Angers, said the project is intended to support the site’s long-term development.
“This investment reflects our ambition to secure the long-term future of the Angers site while increasing its flexibility,” Sundvall said.
“We are preparing for the future, but we must remain able to adapt to changing volumes and market dynamics. The site will be capable of assembling both combustion engine and electric trucks, ensuring we can respond to evolving customer demand.”
Broader Transition Requires Infrastructure
Scania said vehicle manufacturing is only one part of the broader shift toward electrified transport.
The company noted that charging infrastructure, access to renewable electricity and supportive policy frameworks will play a key role in determining the pace of adoption for electric heavy-duty vehicles.
Christian Levin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Scania, said cooperation across the transport sector will be necessary to accelerate the transition.
“The transition to electrified transport is not only about vehicles. It is about creating the conditions that enable transport operators to invest with confidence,” Levin said.
“Access to charging infrastructure, renewable electricity and predictable policy frameworks will be critical to accelerating the shift.”
Supporting European Climate Goals
Scania said reducing emissions from road transport will require coordinated efforts from vehicle manufacturers, transport operators, energy suppliers, infrastructure developers and policymakers.
The company continues to invest in areas including electric vehicle technology, battery systems, charging solutions and manufacturing capabilities as part of its long-term sustainability strategy.
Levin said achieving Europe’s transport decarbonization objectives will depend on action across the entire value chain.
“Europe has set ambitious targets for reducing emissions from transport. Achieving those ambitions will require coordinated action across the entire value chain,” he said.
“This investment demonstrates Scania’s commitment to contributing to that transition and helping create the conditions for a more sustainable transport system.”
Expanding Capacity for Future Demand
The investment in Angers represents another step in Scania’s efforts to increase production capacity for electric trucks while maintaining the ability to serve customers using conventional vehicle technologies.
As European regulations and customer demand continue to drive interest in low-emission transport solutions, manufacturers are increasingly adapting production facilities to accommodate a wider range of powertrain technologies.
Scania said the project is intended to help prepare its industrial network for future transport needs while supporting competitiveness and sustainability across the sector.
