Milence, a joint venture between Daimler, Traton, and Volvo, has launched its first charging hub for heavy-duty electric vehicles in Sweden. The facility, located in Varberg, marks the company’s entry into the Nordic market and is part of a larger plan to establish 10 such hubs across Sweden.
The Varberg hub is situated along the Scandinavia-Mediterranean TEN-T corridor, near exit 55 on the E6 motorway between Gothenburg and Malmö. This location was chosen for its strategic importance in regional logistics.
The hub’s development is planned in two phases. The first phase, which opened in October, includes eight charging bays with four high-performance CCS (Combined Charging System) chargers, each capable of providing up to 400kW of charging power. The second phase, scheduled for 2025, will introduce additional charging bays and MCS (Megawatt Charging System) chargers.
Milence has designed the hub to cater to drivers’ needs beyond charging. The facility includes a lounge area, showers, and toilets. Security features such as fencing, access control, illumination, and camera surveillance have been implemented.
The company has partnered with various e-Mobility Service Providers (eMSPs) in Europe to facilitate payment options. The standard charging tariff is set at EUR 0.4 (SEK 4,53) per kWh.
Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence, stated: “Sweden is one of the leading countries in Europe when it comes to sustainability and energy transition, where electric road transport is a reality today. With 10 charging hubs under development and three to open by the end of the year, this is one of our key markets and fleet operators can now start using the Milence network.”
The company reports that it is using green energy for the charging stations and has implemented sustainable building practices, including a concrete paving solution designed to reduce CO2 emissions and ensure a 30-year lifespan.Two more hubs in Åstorp and Ödeshög are expected to open later this year.
