Mercedes-Benz has installed six new fast-charging stations for electric trucks at its Wörth plant, with the capability to add two more stations for future megawatt charging needs. The charging stations are positioned near where delivery vehicles enter the facility.
The development is part of Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ plan to fully electrify delivery traffic at its largest truck plant by the end of 2026. Currently, 20% of production material deliveries ordered directly by Daimler Truck use electric vehicles.
“Of the eight planned TruckCharge Charging stations, six 400 kW fast-charging stations will go into operation immediately and will supply trucks with electricity while they are parked in the truck waiting area,” said Andreas Bachhofer, Head of the Wörth site and Mercedes-Benz Trucks Production.
“Further charging stations are planned at key points for delivery traffic in the immediate vicinity of production at the Wörth plant. The charging process can therefore take place during loading and unloading, allowing us to deliver goods to the plant as efficiently as possible,” he added.
Mayor Steffen Weiß of Wörth noted the shift in refueling practices: “For the town of Wörth am Rhein, this fast-charging park sends out a signal. While for many citizens, refueling new vehicles with diesel fuel from the plant has been a familiar sight around our filling stations for years, the ‘refueling process’ is now increasingly being shifted to the plant in the age of electromobility.”
- A new 6-megawatt transformer station powers the fast-charging stations
- Connected to the plant network via a 20,000-volt high-voltage line
- Eight charging points were previously installed on the factory premises
- The new installation adds six more stations
The Wörth facility, established in 1963, has produced approximately 4.4 million trucks to date. It currently manufactures several truck models, including the battery-electric eActros 300/400 for distribution transport and the eEconic for municipal use. The plant employs around 10,000 people, making it the second-largest employer in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The charging infrastructure is part of Daimler Truck’s TruckCharge initiative, which launched at the IAA. This programme encompasses consulting, infrastructure, and operational services for electrified truck depots serving freight forwarders and industrial companies.
