Daimler Truck to launch semi-public EV charging network
Daimler Truck has announced plans to build Europe’s largest semi-public electric truck charging network under its new TruckCharge brand, with more than 3,000 high-speed charging points planned by 2030.
The move is intended to help accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral road freight by addressing a major shortfall in charging infrastructure. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), 35,000 high-performance charging points will be required to meet 2030 emissions targets, yet fewer than 1,000 currently exist for heavy-duty vehicles across the continent.
With our TruckCharge concept for semi-public charging, we are aiming to close a large gap in the charging infrastructure for trucks,” said Martin Hink, head of eMobility/H2 Business Solutions at Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Launching in the third quarter of 2025, the semi-public model allows depot owners to open up unused charging capacity to third parties, turning idle infrastructure into a revenue stream. Fleet operators, in turn, gain access to affordable charging and the ability to reserve slots in advance—adding flexibility and cost efficiency to their operations.
The TruckCharge network will complement existing public charging solutions, such as those provided by Milence—a joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON Group, and Volvo Group—aiming to install 1,700 fast chargers by 2027.
TruckCharge will also integrate with Daimler Truck’s existing services, including planning, booking, and payment systems, and it will be open to vehicles of all brands. The platform bundles all of Daimler’s charging-related offerings, from infrastructure consulting to operations, into one cohesive ecosystem.
In parallel, Daimler Truck continues to expand access to public charging via the Mercedes ServiceCard, now active in 28 European countries through UTA Edenred’s network.
