E.ON, in partnership with Voltix and GreenWay, has received approval for a €70.3 million EU grant to develop one of Europe’s largest megawatt charging networks for electric heavy-duty vehicles. The funding, awarded under the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) of the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility, will support the large-scale HDV-E project, aimed at enabling cross-border electrified freight transport.
Under the initiative, the consortium will install around 330 Megawatt Charging System (MCS) points by autumn 2028. Each point will provide at least 1 MW charging capacity, enabling battery-electric trucks to charge at speeds comparable to their diesel counterparts. The network will span 55 strategic sites across major European freight corridors in Germany, Austria, Denmark, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, and Hungary. Each location will include a minimum of four charging bays, operating 24/7 with open roaming and seamless payment options.
The project marks a significant milestone in Europe’s transition to zero-emission road freight. High-power megawatt charging is seen as a critical advancement that will allow electric trucks to achieve competitive range, charging times, and operational efficiency. The HDV-E network is expected to directly support the EU’s climate objectives and strengthen the region’s transport competitiveness.
Timo Sillober, CEO of E.ON Drive Infrastructure, emphasized that only megawatt-class charging can unlock true diesel-equivalent performance for electric trucks, positioning HDV-E as a catalyst for Europe’s climate ambitions.
Voltix Managing Director Louis Du Pasquier noted that the shift to electric freight is no longer a question of ‘if,’ but ‘when,’ adding that the project will accelerate the deployment of reliable high-power truck charging along key European routes.
Peter Badik, Founder and Chairman of GreenWay, said the rollout of megawatt and ultra-fast charging represents a major step toward cleaner long-distance logistics and supports transport operators in transitioning to zero-emission operations.
The EU-backed initiative is expected to become one of Europe’s most extensive charging infrastructure deployments for heavy-duty e-mobility, paving the way for widespread electrification of commercial transport.
