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Milence, a provider of truck charging solutions, has inaugurated its fourth charging hub in Europe, located in Varberg, Sweden. This marks the first of ten planned hubs that Milence is developing in the country.
Situated along the TEN-T Scandinavia-Mediterranean corridor between Gothenburg and Malmö, the Varberg hub is strategically positioned as a crucial stop for hauliers and drivers of heavy-duty vehicles traveling key logistics routes throughout Sweden.
Currently, only the initial phase of the hub is operational, featuring four 400-kW chargers, each equipped with two charging points. In the second phase, expected to launch in 2025, Milence plans to introduce additional CCS and MCS chargers. MCS technology, which was successfully tested in July, aims to enhance charging capacity, allowing for faster and more reliable charging of heavy commercial vehicles as it moves toward standardization.
Customers have the option to pay with various charging cards, as Milence has established partnerships with multiple e-Mobility Service Providers (eMSPs) across Europe. Additionally, payments via credit card or the Milence app will also be accepted. The standard charging rate is approximately 40 cents per kWh, excluding VAT.
"Sweden is at the forefront of sustainability and energy transition in Europe, where electric road transport is becoming a reality," said Milence CEO Anja van Niersen. "With ten charging hubs underway and three set to open by year-end, this is a key market for us, allowing fleet operators to begin utilizing the Milence network." She expressed gratitude for the support received from various stakeholders and noted that the hub openings are fostering collaboration and exchange. The remaining two hubs scheduled to open this year are located in Åstorp and Ödeshög.
Milence was founded in 2022 with an investment of 500 million euros from Daimler Truck, Traton Group, and Volvo Group. With the opening of the charging park in Sweden, Milence joins previously opened sites in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, with two more hubs expected to launch in Germany this year. The company aims to establish a total of 70 truck charging parks across Europe by the end of 2025.
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