SBRS, a subsidiary of Shell, has introduced a new high-power DC charging solution for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles in Europe.
The new system, called the Shell Recharge PowerPack 500, is designed as a modular and scalable charging platform aimed at fleet depot operators transitioning to electric transport.
According to SBRS, the base configuration includes an all-in-one charging unit with two charging points delivering a combined output of up to 500 kilowatts.
The system can later be expanded with additional charging dispensers, allowing up to six charging points to be connected to a single power unit without major infrastructure redesign.
SBRS said the solution is intended to support operators beginning with smaller charging installations while maintaining the ability to scale fleet charging capacity over time.
“Start with two DC outputs and scale up to six from a single power unit. No depot redesign. No infrastructure replacement,” the company said in promotional material.
The charging system combines charging hardware with integrated software and energy management services under Shell’s broader charging ecosystem.
According to SBRS, the package includes intelligent charging management, billing systems, grid integration, servicing and maintenance support.
The company said the system was developed specifically for intensive commercial fleet operations and continuous high-load usage.
The main charging unit measures 2.25 metres high, 1.2 metres wide and 80 centimetres deep, and includes a 15-inch integrated display.
The charger can also be configured for public or third-party access through the ShellCard system.
The platform is managed through SBRS’s integrated PowerOS charging software and is accompanied by a two-year maintenance and servicing package branded as PowerCare.
SBRS said the system was engineered to provide fleet operators with a more cost-effective route toward electrification while simplifying operational deployment.
Conrad Mummert, head of SBRS GmbH, said electric fleet operations could increasingly offer economic advantages over diesel-powered transport under suitable conditions.
“Electrification is shifting from a cost to a revenue generator and, under the right conditions, there is the potential to deliver a TCO advantage of up to 10% compared to diesel,” Mummert said.
The launch comes as logistics operators and commercial transport companies across Europe continue expanding investments in heavy-duty electric vehicles and depot charging infrastructure.
