E.ON has launched a charging station for electric trucks at the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) grounds, adjacent to the A7 motorway. This marks E.ON’s first dedicated charging site for electric trucks in Germany.
The facility features four charging stations, each with a 400-kilowatt capacity. The charging bays are 25 metres long, designed to accommodate articulated trucks. According to E.ON, the charging time aligns with the legally mandated 45-minute break for drivers, potentially providing energy for approximately 300 kilometres of driving, depending on the truck model.
Ludolf von Maltzan, Business Manager Germany at E.ON Drive Infrastructure, said: “When it comes to truck charging stations, we pay special attention to the needs of drivers and transport companies. Our new charging station in Hamburg demonstrates this - convenient charging with enough space for different vehicle types, an easy to find location directly on the motorway and a charging capacity of up to 400 kilowatts per vehicle. This means that the break can be ideally used for quick intermediate charging.”
The site is reportedly designed to allow future upgrades to megawatt charging capabilities, which could enable shorter charging times. E.ON notes that the three-meter width and 25-meter length of the parking and charging bays can accommodate articulated lorries without the need to detach trailers or semi-trailers.
Friedrich Stuhrmann, Chief Commercial Officer of the HPA, commented on the development: “We are delighted that E.ON, as an important partner, has decided to invest in the Port of Hamburg. Hamburg is not only Germany’s gateway to the world and a hub for goods and freight transport, but has also taken a pioneering role in climate protection. E.ON’s investment fits perfectly into this strategy and we look forward to working together to further defossilise transport in and around the port.”
E.ON reports that drivers can initiate and pay for charging using a charging card, a charging app, or a credit card terminal for ad hoc charging. The company states it already operates dedicated e-truck charging stations in Sweden and Denmark, with plans for additional stations in Germany and other European countries.
