Scania powers up: A flying start for its Energy and Infrastructure sector
26 JUNE 2025
Erinion, Scania’s newly founded company focused on advanced charging for battery electric vehicles, has quickly taken off. “Demand is strong, and within the first year of operations, revenues are on track to grow tenfold,” says Jonas Hernlund, Head of Energy and Infrastructure sector at Scania.
Heavy transport is no longer just about the vehicles. As electrification gains momentum, energy and infrastructure are increasingly becoming a key part of the business model for operators and haulage companies.
That’s why Scania is making significant investments to develop new business opportunities in this area – with Energy and Infrastructure as one of three strategic business areas within Ventures and New Business (VNB) at Scania.
Offering affordable, available, and green electricity
“Upholding Scania’s promise of unmatched total operating economy in a battery electric world means offering solutions that ensure access to affordable, available, and green electricity,” says Jonas Hernlund, Head of Energy and Infrastructure.
To deliver on that ambition, the business area is already building a strong portfolio of ventures – fully aligned with the approach of Ventures and New Business at Scania: to build and invest in areas that provide solutions for today’s challenges and those of tomorrow.
Rapid growth for advanced infrastructure charging provider Erinion
One of the portfolio companies built from the ground up at Scania is Erinion – a venture focused on delivering complete depot charging solutions including hardware, software, services and financing. Interest among hauliers is growing, as depot solutions can cover up to 85 percent of a fleet’s energy needs on-site.
Since its launch across seven European markets, Erinion has grown rapidly, driven by strong demand.
“Within the first year of operations, revenues are on track to grow tenfold,” says Hernlund.
End-to-end charging solutions
Through Erinion, Scania now offers everything from energy needs analysis and depot system design to service, operation, and support to ensure uptime.
“That includes hardware such as chargers, solar panels, and energy storage – as well as smart software and control systems,” he explains.
The recent inauguration of a heavy-duty charging site in Oskarshamn, Sweden, is a prime example of what a complete solution can look like, according to Hernlund. Erinion designed and built the site and now operates it.
It powers electric operations at one of Scania’s key logistics hubs and includes battery storage to optimise energy use and reduce grid impact. Semi-public access allows external drivers to charge as members – boosting utilisation and supporting the shift to electric transport.
Forward-looking portfolio of tech pioneers
Other ventures in Scania’s Energy and Infrastructure portfolio include tech pioneers in hardware technologies and software platforms that have not yet been disclosed, as well as the recently acquired Northvolt Systems Industrial, which develops and manufactures battery systems for heavy industry and off-highway segments.
“By combining Northvolt Systems Industrial’s battery expertise with our industry knowledge, we’re driving innovation and positioning Scania for future growth as part of our Power Solutions portfolio,” says Hernlund.
Bright future for Energy and Infrastructure
Hernlund sees a bright future for Scania’s Energy and Infrastructure portfolio. In just a few years, Erinion will have grown into Europe’s leading depot charging provider, and Scania will have broadened its scope in areas such as energy optimisation software.
“I think we’ll also have a complete microgrid* offering in place – giving Scania’s customers the opportunity to become energy self-sufficient and achieve even better total cost of ownership,” he says.
“To sum up, this will be a significant business for Scania – complementing vehicle production and generating significant revenues at attractive margins.”
*) A microgrid is a small-scale power grid that can be designed for specific users, such as a haulage company. It can operate independently from the main electrical grid and incorporate local energy sources – such as solar or wind power – to generate electricity. A microgrid often includes a battery storage system, which allows surplus energy to be stored and used when production is low or demand is high, helping to balance supply, reduce grid dependence, and ensure reliable power for charging operations.
Ventures and New Business at Scania
A Scania unit including strategists, venture builders, business analysts, business developers, and other specialists.
Engages in venture capital, making minority investments in startups with strategic relevance to Scania’s future in sustainable transport.
Also builds wholly owned ventures in three focus areas: Energy and infrastructure, Asset management and circularity, and Autonomous and supply chain. The aim is to scale these companies and, over time, integrate them into Scania’s core, as their solutions complement and extend the existing business.
