E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI), together with Voltix and GreenWay, has secured €70.3 million in EU support to launch the construction of one of Europe’s most extensive megawatt-level charging networks for heavy-duty vehicles. According to EDRI, the project will significantly expand high-power charging capacity for long-haul electric freight transport across the continent.
The companies noted that chargers delivering at least 1 megawatt of output will play a crucial role in electrifying Europe’s heavy truck fleet and accelerating the decarbonization of long-distance road transport. Megawatt charging technology is expected to give electric trucks the range, charging speed and operating cost profile needed to become a viable alternative to diesel.
The rollout plan foresees the installation of 330 ultra-high-power charging points along Europe’s main transport corridors by autumn 2028. The network will cover 55 strategic sites from Germany and Austria to Spain, France, Sweden, Poland and Hungary. Each station will host a minimum of four charging points, operating 24/7 with simple payment options and full roaming support.
EDRI, part of the E.ON Group, already manages more than 8,300 public charging points in 11 European countries, including Hungary. Voltix, a VINCI Concessions company, develops public charging sites specifically designed for heavy-duty vehicles, while GreenWay operates 4,802 charging points at over 1,400 locations across Poland, Slovakia and Croatia.
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