The brief

Analyst view

• Joint venture of Daimler Truck, Traton, and Volvo; 500M EUR founding capital in July 2022.
• 34 charging hubs live in eight European countries; 71 sites targeted by end-2027, scaling to 90 hubs by 2028.
• Megawatt Charging System (MCS) delivers 1 MW; enables 30-45 minute full recharges for heavy trucks.

Technical approach

As reported

Megawatt Charging

MCS technology for heavy trucks

Milence deploys Megawatt Charging System, delivering 1 MW via triangular connectors.

Hub Design

Logistics nodes on freight corridors

Charging hubs on major European freight routes (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Spain, UK, Poland).

Resilience

Battery storage and grid integration

Hub-level battery storage buffers megawatt peaks, reducing grid strain and ensuring reliable charging.