Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 13:14 .

Electric Truck Policy and Infrastructure Development in the EU

The presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the electric truck landscape in the EU, highlighting expected growth and infrastructural needs. By 2030, around 300,000 battery electric trucks are forecasted on the roads, necessitating significant grid capacity. Challenges related to energization timelines for fleet operators are noted, as fleet electrification could take 12 to 18 months, while grid upgrades may require three to five years. Various EU regulations, including the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), aim to accelerate the development of charging infrastructure. Moreover, the Vesuvio project analyzes electric truck charging across key transit corridors, identifying demand hotspots for infrastructure development. The text also delves into the intricacies of charging demand, differentiating between regional and long-haul requirements, especially underlining notable hotspots such as Hamburg. Emphasis is placed on collaborative approaches among stakeholders to address identification of bottlenecks and streamline the transition from diesel to electric fleets, thereby promoting efficient rollout of necessary energy infrastructure.

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Speaker

Albert Alonso-Villar
Associate Researcher
ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation)
Germany

Talk of session: Ready for Electrification: Preparing the Power Grid for EVs

This session focuses on the key factors in accelerating the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid with the most benefits for consumers, grids and the environment. We will look at key elements of EV market integration, e.g. smart/bidirectional charging, policies to reduce current grid bottlenecks and necessary legislative reform across Europe.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Julia Hildermeier
Global Lead Flexible Demand
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Belgium

To Talk

The Netherlands' Experience With Grid Bottlenecks and E-Mobility Deployment

Speaker

Petrouschka Werther
Director
Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

To Talk

Policy Recipes & Best Practices for EV Grid Integration - Global Lessons

Speaker

Dr. Julia Hildermeier
Global Lead Flexible Demand
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Belgium

To Talk

V2G Conformance Testing - Bridging Standards and Implementation

Speaker

Dirk Grossmann
Executive Board Member
CharIN e.V.
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion and Q&A

To Talk