Volvo Energy
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Volvo Energy
Global
At Volvo Energy, we contribute to the electric future by supporting the expansion of public EV charging infrastructure for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Volvo Energy is supporting the expansion of public EV charging for commercial vehicles, focusing on high-traffic routes and key logistics hubs to secure reliable en-route charging. The aim is to enable electric long-haul transport across Europe, North America, and beyond. We also develop digital services that support public EV charging to create a smooth and predictable experience.
You can now access the public charging services, Volvo Open Charge for heavy-duty vehicles, designed to make charging more predictable, reliable, and simple.
Drivers can locate charging stations through an intuitive map interface, which shows stations with real-time availability. The available filter options make it easy to find chargers based on plug type and power level to ensure compatibility with the vehicle.
Volvo Open Charge includes a pre-booking feature* for available charging stations throughout our EV charging infrastructure. This feature allows drivers to reserve time at selected stations before arrival for smoother route planning and better time management. The booking service is currently available to selected users in Sweden and is being progressively introduced in other markets.
Charging sessions are automatically tracked and consolidated into a monthly invoice to streamline payment and administration. Users can access session history, including energy consumption, duration, location, and cost data.
Partnership is the new leadership. We collaborate with charge point operators (CPOs), key players, and strategic joint ventures to expand a scalable and reliable public EV charging infrastructure – with our partner network steadily expanding. By collaborating across the ecosystem, we secure charging solutions that meet the demands of both today’s operations and tomorrow’s growth.
To benefit from a full charging network, go to Volvo Connect or Renault Trucks Customer Portal.
If you cannot find an answer to your question, you are always welcome to contact us or your dealer.
EV charging infrastructure refers to the systems and equipment needed to charge electric vehicles. This includes physical charge points, power supply connections, software for managing charging sessions, payment systems, and network services that connect it all.
For public charging, infrastructure also means strategic placement – stations located along highways, in cities, and at logistics hubs – so drivers can reliably find and use chargers wherever they operate.
Expanding public EV charging infrastructure is essential to support the transition to electric transport at scale. As more electric vehicles hit the road – especially in commercial and heavy-duty segments – access to reliable, accessible charging becomes critical. It enables longer routes, improves uptime for fleet operators, and supports efficient logistics planning.
A robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure for the public also ensures that the shift to electric is not limited to early adopters or specific regions. It lays the groundwork for widespread adoption, helping our customers to reduce transport-related emissions, and building an electrified transport system.
En-route charging and depot charging are two different approaches to charging electric vehicles. En-route charging is primarily used to supplement the range of electric vehicles during their daily operation, allowing them to continue their routes without returning to a central depot. Depot charging, on the other hand, is focused on fully recharging vehicles during downtime, such as overnight, to ensure they have sufficient range for their daily operations.
The public electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles is expected to grow rapidly in the upcoming years, with multiple truck-adapted charge points being built across Europe, North America, and beyond. In Europe alone, a significant number of charge points are expected to be built in the coming years. The expansion of charging networks is expected to continue as EV adoption increases and sustainability efforts gain momentum.
Booking is currently only available to selected users in Sweden, but it is part of the roadmap and will be available in the near future for selected charge point operators.
We have several on-going partnerships with CPOs for developing and deploying EV fast-charging stations, including for example Fastcharge and GITO AB.
A charge point operator (CPO) is a company that owns or runs charging sites. We have several ongoing partnerships with different CPOs around the world, collaborating to expand the current public EV charging infrastructure.
You can book charging for vehicles in your EV fleet through our public charging services Volvo Open Charge and Optifleet CHARGE OnRoad. However, as of now, scheduling is currently only available to selected users in Sweden, but the plan in the near future is to introduce it globally.
