Scania is to offer seamless access to a Europe-based charging network suitable for mixed fleets of trucks and buses, to help simplify the transition to electrification and fulfil customers’ need for more charging solutions.

Scania Charging Access will offer set, predictable costs with no hidden fees, via a convenient invoicing system. Customers will be able to plan, operate and pay for their public charging through one service. Scania Charging Access will launch in multiple European countries in October and will be expanded to cover public charging networks built for trucks.

Fredrik Allard, Senior Vice President and Head of E-mobility at Scania said, “Scania Charging Access will help iron out the hurdles and stress connected to en-route charging by offering an extensive network and hassle-free administration. This service will no doubt be welcomed by hesitant haulers and transport buyers. It will help lead the way towards the large-scale electrification of buses and trucks in different applications in Europe.”

The initial customer interfaces will be My Scania and the newly released Scania Driver app, enabling drivers to find where the chargers are located, to calculate the distance to them and to monitor the charging processes. Scania Charging Access is open to customers with mixed fleets.

Fredrik Allard continued, “With this initiative, we aim to create a charging solution that favours true customer value such as simplicity and uptime.  By using our charging service, customers can obtain reliable, relevant information on where to find charging stations that are suitable for trucks, and be assured that they are paying fair local prices. So far, customers have been struggling with different apps, conditions and invoices, not unlike the mess users have been experiencing on the passenger car side.” 

Photo: Scania Charging Access will launch in multiple European countries in October.