Charging stations for transportation and logistics

Installing truck charging stations at your company offers a number of significant advantages, particularly in terms of energy and financial management:
1. Off-peak charging: Trucks parked at the depot overnight can be recharged during off-peak hours. This practice enables them to benefit from reduced electricity rates, making charging more economical compared with periods of high energy demand.
2. Advantageous electricity cost: The kWh electricity rate for businesses is generally lower than that charged for roaming charging. By recharging vehicles on site, you can make significant savings on energy costs, compared with public charging stations.
3. Centralized recharging management: By having your own recharging stations, you have the ability to plan and control recharging cycles for your entire fleet. This optimizes vehicle utilization, ensures maximum availability and prevents any risk of unnecessary downtime due to lack of recharging.

The installation of truck charging stations within your company therefore offers not only economic advantages, thanks to more affordable and plannable recharging, but also contributes to better logistical management of your fleet.

For heavy-duty vehicles, fast and ultra-fast charging stations are generally recommended. They meet critical recharging needs, unlike slow charging stations, which are crucial for heavy vehicles and logistics operations.

Recharging time varies according to the vehicle's battery capacity and the power of the charging station. In general, with a fast-charging station, it takes between 1 and 2 hours to fully recharge a heavy vehicle.

It's hard to put a price on a truck charging station. Installation costs vary according to a number of factors, such as the type and number of charging stations, the infrastructure required, and civil engineering work. You'll need to ask for a customized quote to obtain an accurate estimate.

For transport and logistics professionals requiring roaming charging solutions, there are several options:
1. National and international networks: Many countries are deploying networks of publicly accessible fast charging stations, specifically designed for heavy goods vehicles. These stations are often located close to freeways and major roads for easy access.
2. Applications: There are mobile applications like the Bump Charge app, dedicated to locating charging stations. These tools make it easy to find truck-compatible charging stations, displaying detailed information such as connector type, available charging power, price and real-time status of the station.
3. Partnerships with specialized companies: Some companies offer subscriptions or partnerships giving access to a vast network of charging stations. This solution can be particularly advantageous for fleets of heavy vehicles, guaranteeing extensive and reliable coverage. Bump, for example, offers access to over 2,000 high-power charging stations at 0% commission.
4. Industrial and logistics zones: Transport and logistics zones are increasingly equipped with charging stations to meet the needs of professionals. These strategic zones often offer fast charging services for heavy goods vehicles.

It is advisable to plan routes with charging station locations in mind, and to keep abreast of developments in the charging network, which is continually being expanded and modernized to better serve the needs of heavy electric vehicles.