Daimler opens truck charging stations

Daimler has opened a new charging park for electric commercial vehicles at its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.

The company says “it’s a further step in the electrification strategy and connected corporate activities”.

The charging stations have a total output of 1 megawatt, distributed to two DC fast charging stations with 300 kilowatts each for trucks, and three more charging stations with 150 kilowatt output each for vans.

When the vehicle is connected to a station, the charging process is started via a chip and recognises each vehicle.

The stations are equipped with all common plug variants for electric trucks.

In December last year, the company said it would be investing more in electric vehicle technology.

“The automotive industry is in the middle of the biggest transformation in its history,” the company said.

“The development towards CO2-neutral mobility requires large investments, which is why Daimler announced in the middle of November that it would launch a programme to increase competitiveness, innovation and investment strength.”