E.ON launches four HPC truck chargers in the Port of Hamburg

In the port area of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), trucks can now charge at four E.ON charging stations directly on the A7. According to the energy company, these are the first charging stations that the company has specifically put into operation for electrically powered commercial vehicles in Germany.

To ensure that the charging trucks can fully utilize the maximum power per column, each charging space is equipped with its own charging column. These offer a power of 400 kilowatts each, allowing a truck to be charged for the next leg of the journey during the driver's legally mandated 45-minute rest period. Depending on the model, energy for around 300 kilometers of travel can flow into the battery during this time.

The location and installed hardware are already designed so that the charging stations can be upgraded to megawatt charging later, E.ON reports. Then even shorter charging times would be possible. The parking and charging bays, with a width of three meters and a length of 25 meters, are also suitable for articulated lorries, so the trailer or semi-trailer does not need to be decoupled.

Statutory Rest Period Ideal for Efficient Charging Stops

"At charging stations for trucks, we particularly cater to the needs of drivers and transport companies. Our new charging location in Hamburg demonstrates this: comfortable charging with enough space for various vehicle types, a well-located site directly on the highway, and a charging power of up to 400 kilowatts per vehicle. This way, the rest period can be ideally used for quick intermediate charging,” said Ludolf von Maltzan, Business Manager Germany at E.ON Drive Infrastructure.

The port, according to Friedrich Stuhrmann, Chief Commercial Officer of HPA, has committed itself to a pioneering role in the field of climate protection.

"E.ON's investments fit perfectly into this strategy, and we look forward to working together to further defossilize the traffic in and around the port.”