bp pulse and Ekoenergetyka are joining forces to address one of the most critical challenges in electrifying heavy-duty vehicles: providing reliable, efficient overnight charging solutions for heavy duty commercial vehicles. This collaboration aims to ensure seamless operations for fleet operators by meeting the growing demand for scalable charging infrastructure in the heavy-duty transport sector.
The two companies are committed to supporting the transition to cleaner transportation while optimizing operations for logistics companies. Electrifying heavy-duty transport is critical for reducing emissions and meeting the European Green Deal’s goals, as transport accounts for 25% of the EU's greenhouse gasses. By 2030, the electric truck fleet in Europe is projected to reach around 3.5 million. Electric truck sales are expected to grow with double digits by 2030. Currently, public fast-charging points for trucks are scarce. To support long-distance transport, the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requires EU member states to install fast-charging points every 60 km along main corridors by 2030. BP and Ekoenergetyka’s collaboration aims to provide overnight charging infrastructure necessary for the future of electric heavy-duty vehicles Charging Scenarios for E-Trucks and Required Infrastructure Electric trucks primarily charge in three scenarios, each needing specific infrastructure. The first is destination charging at logistics centers during unloading or loading, where high-power bursts of 150-400kW are required for short idle times of
30 minutes to two hours. Liquid-cooled satellites, delivering a continuous 500 A and reaching 400 kW, are ideal here. The second is highway charging, aligned with regulatory rest breaks of 30-45 minutes. To meet future demands, this scenario will need hub solutions providing over a megawatt of power (MCS). The third is overnight charging, the most common scenario, where vehicles charge for 6-8 hours at depots or public stops with lower power, around 50-150kW. Ekoenergetyka is providing RATP, Paris's public transport operator, with a network of 1,100 chargers across five locations, supporting Paris’s growing fleet of electric buses. Ekoenergetyka's states its solution "ensures scalable charging that meets current needs and is ready for future fleet expansion". The infrastructure optimizes space by using a ceiling retractor system, allowing for automated overnight charging without impacting the city’s power grid. Ekoenergetyka's expansion is supported by the private equity fund Enterprise Investors, which acquired a significant minority stake last year and announced plans to invest over €45 million in e-mobility projects.