According to Renault Trucks, the map identifies 483 public truck-charging sites as of 30 September 2025, including:
- 191 operational stations dedicated to trucks
- 157 operational stations compatible with trucks
- 135 dedicated stations under construction or planned
The network already covers key European corridors such as North Sea–Baltic (Amsterdam–Warsaw) and Rhine–Alpine (Rotterdam–Genoa), where dozens of truck-suitable chargers are now operational or in progress. The infrastructure allows drivers to recharge during mandatory rest breaks without affecting delivery schedules.
Renault Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, said the initiative aims to make zero-emission freight “a practical reality.” It also aligns with the work of Milence, the Volvo, Daimler Truck and TRATON Group joint venture building a pan-European high-power charging network for heavy-duty vehicles.
Future additions of megawatt chargers are expected to cut charging times to just a few minutes, further supporting the transition to electric road freight.
Renault Trucks’ interactive map of public charging stations for HGVs is available here.
Charging infrastructure: progress made, but the gap remains huge
While Renault Trucks’ initiative underscores how far Europe’s charging network has come, industry leaders warn that infrastructure expansion is still far from keeping pace with climate goals.
According to a cross-industry coalition launched under E-Mobility Europe, the continent must build ten times more public charging points and invest around €600 billion in grid upgrades within the next 1,600 days to meet 2030 targets. The group—which includes Amazon, Milence, Iberdrola, TRATON and several logistics operators—argues that only 3.6% of new trucks sold in Europe in the first half of 2025 were electric. To stay on track, the share needs to reach 38% by 2030.
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has also highlighted the daily operational barriers operators face. Its latest Green Compact survey found that 60% of European hauliers struggle with the lack of public recharging facilities, while rising electricity prices and limited customer willingness to share costs further slow the transition. Many SMEs—representing around 85% of the global road transport sector—say that without clearer incentives and more predictable regulations, zero-emission trucks will remain unaffordable.
Germany’s automotive association VDA has issued similar warnings, calling for faster grid connections, tax relief on renewable energy, and the early introduction of megawatt charging systems (MCS) in public spaces. It also wants the EU to review heavy-duty CO₂ targets a year ahead of schedule, arguing that infrastructure delays and high energy costs threaten the economic viability of Europe’s truck industry.
As of today, progress is visible but uneven. The launch of Renault Trucks’ map—and ongoing deployment by Milence and other operators—marks a crucial step forward, yet Europe still faces a steep road ahead to ensure that charging infrastructure matches the rapid growth in electric truck fleets expected over the next five years.
