Charging solutions that cover all logistics needs

The first and most important step when it comes to electrifying a transport fleet is to get an understanding of the transport company’s actual needs – and if it’s even feasible to electrify their operations. 

Here, Scania’s analyses include factors such as type of vehicles, routes, shifts and payload, but also energy demands and capacity on site.

“Thanks to the analytics tools developed at our Research & Development department we can convert a diesel-based business to an electric one and suggest not only the optimal vehicles but also the components in an optimal charging solution,” says Milosavljevic.

So, how could such a solution look like for, say, a transport company that runs a business with urban and regional haulage? 

“As our customers operate in complex logistical environments, we often suggest a combination of charging strategies,” says Milosavljevic.

Chargers at the haulier’s depot can take care of most of the energy needs, between 55 and 80 percent of the charging needs depending on the application. Here, the vehicles are often charged overnight or at other times when they are not in use so that they are fully charged before they are deployed for the day.

“Depot charging is often complemented by public charging when out on the roads, as well as installed chargers at warehouses or other places where the drivers reach their destination. Scania is also expanding its services in the service network to include charging and we have recently launched a service to simplify public charging, Scania Charging Access,” Milosavljevic explains.

As Scania’s goal is to be the single point of contact for all electrification needs, the company also offers services for everything relating to planning, such as installation, commissioning and civil works.

And when the logistics operator’s electric business is up and running Scania offers charging software that optimises efficiency and reduces costs for energy consumption, as well as support, repair and maintenance of all the components in the charging solution.

“Because of our long history as a world-leading provider of transport solutions, Scania can present complete charging solutions for heavy-duty vehicles that are tailored to what the customers need – today and tomorrow,” says Milosavljevic.