The new facility is located near Padborg along one of the continent’s most important freight corridors connecting Scandinavia with Central Europe.
The opening marks another milestone in Milence’s ambitious plan to build a pan-European network of high-power charging hubs for electric trucks.
Charging Infrastructure for International Freight Transport
The new station is strategically positioned near the E45 motorway, a key transport corridor used daily by thousands of trucks traveling between Northern and Southern Europe.
Designed exclusively for commercial heavy-duty vehicles, the site is equipped with 400 kW chargers. This charging capacity allows modern electric trucks to recover approximately 100 kilometers of driving range in just 15 minutes.
The facility also includes a secure truck parking area and driver amenities, making it a convenient stop for long-haul international transport operations.
Who Is Behind Milence?
Milence is a joint venture established by several leading European truck manufacturers:
- MAN Truck & Bus
- Mercedes-Benz Trucks
- Scania
- Renault Trucks
- Volvo Trucks
The company’s mission is to create Europe’s largest public charging network for heavy commercial vehicles and accelerate the transition toward zero-emission road freight transport.
The initiative supports the European Union’s long-term climate goals and its strategy to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.
Charging Costs Become Increasingly Competitive
In Denmark, Milence currently offers charging at a rate of 2.799 Danish kroner per kWh.
With average energy consumption of around 100 kWh per 100 kilometers, operating costs for electric trucks are becoming increasingly comparable to those of fuel-efficient diesel vehicles, especially as fuel prices and environmental charges continue to rise across Europe.
Importantly, the charging network is open to electric trucks from all manufacturers, not only those produced by the companies involved in the Milence project.
Europe Prepares for the Growth of Electric Truck Fleets
Following the opening of the Danish site, the Milence network now includes 37 charging hubs across nine European countries.
The company continues to focus on major international freight corridors that connect logistics hubs, industrial regions, seaports, and distribution centers throughout Europe.
Industry experts note that charging infrastructure remains one of the most critical factors for the large-scale adoption of electric trucks. Until recently, limited charging availability was considered one of the biggest barriers to electrifying long-distance freight transport.
Electrification Is Reshaping the Logistics Industry
European transport operators are steadily increasing the number of electric trucks in their fleets. This shift is driven by stricter environmental regulations, the expansion of low-emission zones, government incentive programs, and growing pressure from shippers to reduce the carbon footprint of supply chains.
According to industry forecasts, the number of electric trucks operating on European roads is expected to grow rapidly over the coming years, while investments in charging infrastructure will become one of the most important areas of development within the transport sector.
The opening of Milence’s first charging station in Denmark demonstrates that electric freight transport is moving beyond pilot projects and becoming an increasingly important component of Europe’s future logistics ecosystem.
