DC fast charging firm Kempower has welcomed the Danish government’s new electric truck subsidy programme as it also announces the launch of the country’s first megawatt charging station.
The Funding Scheme for the Green Transition of Heavy Transport opened last week (3 September,) and will see the government pledge DKK 352.5m (approximately 47m Euros) to support logistics companies to invest in electric trucks and charging infrastructure.
The subsidy is being funded by a reallocation of biogas investments into e-mobility by the Danish government and marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward zero-emission heavy transport. It is designed to accelerate the deployment of electric trucks and the required charging infrastructure.
Denmark’s financial commitment to the logistics transition comes alongside significant technological developments in the available charging infrastructure, which will support the incoming wave of electric trucks with high power demands.
Most recently, Kempower supplied Denmark’s first megawatt charging station in Odense, which will see power levels of up to 1.2 MW used to charge compatible heavy-duty e-trucks in as little as 45 minutes.
Kempower collaborated with GodEnergi to deliver the ultra-high-powered infrastructure for logistics firm Danske Fragtmænd’s Odense depot, and the project marks a huge step forward for truck charging technology both in Denmark and globally.
Megawatt charging technology is still in the early stages of its rollout but its potential for transforming trucking is significant, the company said, with “the unprecedented charging speed” it can deliver “drastically reduced downtime and makes transitioning even long-haul fleets realistic for businesses”.
Erik Kanerva, Director of Sales, North Europe at Kempower, said:
“Denmark is setting a powerful example for Europe and the world. By investing in truck charging infrastructure, the country is not only reducing emissions but also paving the way for scalable, future-proof logistics. We’re proud to contribute to this transformation.
“We’re pleased to offer our full support to organizations applying for the subsidy and would encourage applicants to reach out. Together with our local collaborators, we can provide the expert guidance, technical solutions and project support needed to ensure successful applications and impactful installations.”
Image courtesy of Kempower
