Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 8:49 .

Heavy-Duty EV Charging Needs Smart, Flexible Infrastructure

The speaker from Kempower explains that heavy-duty vehicle charging requires different solutions for different use cases: overnight charging, destination charging, and on-the-move highway charging. Overnight charging can use lower power, around 100 kW, because trucks are parked for several hours. Destination charging at warehouses or distribution centers needs higher power, around 400–500 kW, because trucks may only stop for 30 minutes to two hours. On-the-move charging requires very high-power or megawatt charging, especially along highways. The speaker highlights practical challenges such as limited grid access near highways, charger placement at loading bays, weather-related design needs, and the transition from CCS to more reliable MCS charging standards. They also emphasize the need for integrated charging hubs that serve trucks, vans, and cars using the same infrastructure, supported by batteries, solar, cloud control, and AI. Overall, the message is that successful fleet electrification depends on high uptime, smart charging, and protecting total cost of ownership, especially as electric trucks begin relying more on public charging.

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Speaker

Jussi Vanhanen
Chief Product Officer
Kempower
Finland

Talk of session: Building the Backbone of Electric Freight, From Depots to Highways

The electrification of heavy-duty transport is more than just a goal - the transformation is already underway. But scaling up also means having to solve the big challenges: How can we build charging networks that keep pace with fleet electrification without overburdening grids or budgets? What innovations in AI, energy storage and smart infrastructure can turn today's pilot projects into tomorrow's industry standard? And how can OEMs, logistics operators and energy providers align their strategies to make zero-emission freight profitable rather than just possible? From truck manufacturers and charge point operators to logistics innovators and energy experts, this dynamic panel brings together the leaders driving change. We will dive into the real-world solutions making an impact now, like modular charging hubs that grow with demand, fleets and energy optimization solutions powered by AI and smart grid integration that cuts costs and boosts reliability. We will also ask the hard questions: Where are the gaps in collaboration, technology or policy that could slow progress, and how do we close these gaps?

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Raphaël Héliot
Senior Policy Manager
E-Mobility Europe

To Talk

Building Europe's Heavy-Duty Truck Charging Network

Speaker

Oliver McHugh
Senior Analyst
Wood Mackenzie
United Kingdom

To Talk

The Unknown Is Our Greatest Opportunity

Speaker

Carla Ribeiro
Strategic Advisor
MAN Truck & Bus SE
Germany

To Talk

Integrated Truck Charging: Challenges & Solutions Towards Zero-Emission Freight

Speaker

Christian Adolph
Senior Innovation Manager
E.ON Group Innovation GmbH
Germany

To Talk

AI-Based Planning of E-Truck Fleets and Charging Infrastructure at Logistics Depots

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Alexander Kressner
Professor Logistics and Supply Chain Management
State University Baden-Württemberg
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk

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