Depote-oplading is the foundation of your electrification. With the right planning, you get lower costs, full availability and a scalable infrastructure. Start from the charging window, size as needed and build in power control from the start. Don't forget the climate premium — apply before you order the vehicles.
The electrification of Swedish truck fleets is accelerating rapidly. A total of 1,634 electric heavy trucks (over 4.25 tonnes) are currently rolling on Swedish roads — up from 1,243 in the previous year. In 2025, 391 new electric heavy-duty trucks were added, up from 365 the previous year. But it's not the vehicles that are the hardest bit in the transition. Het is het opslagoplading -- dat is, het opladinginfraestructure op uw eigen faciliteit. A misinvestment today can create downtime and capacity problems for years to come. Here we go over what you need to keep in mind to plan right from the start.
It is easy to think that the electrification of a transport fleet is about finding public fast chargers along the routes. But for the vast majority of transport and logistics companies, the reality looks different: the vehicles run their routes, return to the depot -- and must be loaded until the next shift start. It is at the depot that profitability is determined.
Unlike public charging, depot charging gives you full control. You control when charging takes place, at what cost and which vehicles are prioritized. With smart power control, you can schedule charging to the hours when the electricity price is lowest — typically at night — and avoid the power peaks that from 2027 strike directly at plants without smart control. More on that further down.
A total of 391 electric heavy-duty trucks were registered in Sweden in 2025 according to Power Circle and Trafikanalyse, up from 365 the previous year. La compartimento di nuovi registrazioni di HGVs electric-powered variano tra 11 e 16 più cente per mese in 2025 — un trend upgrado claro. A total of 1,634 electric heavy trucks (over 4.25 tonnes) are now rolling on Swedish roads. The pace is increasing and the operational demands on the charging infrastructure are increasing with it.
Before you start looking at charger numbers and power levels, you need to understand your charging window — the time of day when vehicles can actually be charged. It is a variable that governs everything else.
Para un compañía de transporte con tripos día, la resposta es muy claro: el vehicular volta ao 6pm e deve ser preparado por 6am. It gives twelve hours. If you exclude I/O buffers and any exits, the actual charging window often lands in six to eight hours.
Volvo's own tests shows that the Volvo FH Electric consumes 1.1 kWh per kilometer when driving on motorways. Driving a vehicle 250 km per day means a charging requirement of about 275 kWh per day. If you have such vehicles in the fleet, the total nightly charging requirement is about 2,750 kWh. Con una finestra di carga di 6 ore, ce significa che la cargattatori nella necessario resistere circa 460 kW — cosa richiesto è potenza di rete e installazione elettrica interno.
NOTE: These figures are a calculation example based on Volvo test data. Actual consumption varies depending on load, terrain, temperature and driving style. Always make your own calculations based on your specific routes and vehicles.
This type of calculation needs to be done early in the process — preferably already at the time of procurement of the vehicles, not afterwards.
There are currently two dominant standards for charging heavy traffic: CCS (Combined Charging System) and the newer MCS (Megawatt Charging System). It is important to understand the difference before investing.
CCS is the established standard and by far the most common solution in depots today. It works for both passenger cars and trucks, is widely available and is supported by virtually all vehicle suppliers. For most depots, CCS is the practical and safe choice right now.
MCS is a new standard designed for megawatt charging and extremely fast charging times — primarily for public fast charging along highways and at logistics hubs. Volvo FH Aero Electric, to be formally launched with open order books in the second quarter of 2026, is one of the first vehicles with MCS support. But the standard is still under construction and chargers with MCS are costly.
O recomendação é claro: instalar CCS ora, ma preparar o infraestructura electrónica del depot para MCS. This means laying the right cables and securing sufficient electrical capacity, so that an upgrade does not require costly rebuilding work in the future. Read more about how to future-proofs your charging solution and avoids costly remodeling.
One of the most common and expensive mistakes when depositing is installing chargers without thinking about power control. If ten trucks start charging simultaneously at the end of the shift, it creates a sharp peak in power — and for grid companies that apply power charges Costs that top right on the invoice.
Med dynamic load balancing . This means that vehicles with early departure are given priority, while others charge at a lower rate during the night. Do you want to understand how to avoid power peaks in practice? Read our guide on How Smart Charging Builds Stable Electrification.
ChargeNode's data from over 60,000 charging points shows that smart power control can reduce actual power output by up to 50 percent, compared to uncontrolled charging.
In practice, it can be the difference between an electricity grid subscription of 500 kW and one of 250—300 kW. This is a saving of tens of thousands of SEK per year — only in network charges.
The government has decided February 24, 2026 to extend the climate premium for light electric trucks until 31 October 2027. Abilidade a SEK 40,000 pro vozila a. Read more about what the extended support means in our blog extended support for electric trucks.
For heavy trucks over 3.5 tonnes, the news is even better: the government has now removed the subsidy restriction linked to share of purchase cost, meaning aid amounts could be higher than before. In addition, the support is extended to more types of work machines by lowering the power limit to 10 kW.
The most important thing to know: the application must be submitted to Swedish Energy Agency before you order the vehicle. The Swedish Energy Agency clearly states that the application must be submitted before the vehicle is ordered. Apply first, then order.
We have experience in planning and commissioning charging infrastructure for transport and logistics — from single vehicles to fleets with complex shift schedules and high availability requirements. Skip plataforma dynamic load balancing, Departure based prioritisation and real-time monitoring — all in a single interface that gives the operations manager full control around the clock.
We help you calculate charging windows and power requirements, choose the right charger performance, and prepare the depot for future scaling — without having to change hardware if your fleet grows. Are you wondering how to change operators without touching existing hardware? Läs om how to change the charging operator without changing the hardware. From design to operation and support, we manage the entire chain through our rechargeable service 24/7 support every day of the week.
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Depote-oplading is at the heart of electrifying your fleet — not an appendage. Properly planned, it gives you lower operating costs, full vehicle availability and an infrastructure that will last as the fleet grows. Start with the charging window, size according to actual needs and build in power control from day one. Og.
How many chargers do we need for a fleet of ten trucks?
It depends on the charging window and the daily energy requirements of the vehicles. As a rule of thumb, each vehicle needs its own charging point to guarantee full capacity at shift start. However, with smart power control and a sufficiently long charging window — for example, six to eight hours at night — you can in some cases serve more vehicles with fewer charging points. Let a calculation based on your specific routes and shift times govern.
What is the biggest cost item when depositing?
Power grid capacity is often the heaviest cost item. If the depot needs a grid upgrade, there may be significant costs in addition to the chargers themselves. Therefore, it is important to make a power calculation early and investigate whether dynamic load balancing .
Can we use CCS chargers with future MCS vehicles?
Nope, CCS a MCS, sono una standarda separada e richiede cargatiere diferentes. But you can prepare the depot's electrical infrastructure — cables, grid capacity and switchgear — to add MCS chargers in the future without having to dismantle the entire facility. Read more about how to future-proof your charging solution already today.
What is separture-based charging and why is it important to the fleet?
Departure based charging Means that each driver sets a scheduled departure time, and the system automatically prioritizes charging so that the correct vehicle is fully charged on time. For fleets of vehicles departing at different times during the night or early morning, it is crucial to avoid downtime and ensure that those with the earliest departure are always given priority.
How does the power outlet affect the cost of our depot charging?Electricity network companies that apply power charges . A depot that loads many trucks simultaneously creates extreme power peaks and risks high network charges. Dynamic load balancing spreads the charge over time and can reduce power output by up to 50 percent, which can save tens of thousands of SEK per year.
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