Germany’s first public Megawatt charging point (MCS) for battery-electric trucks has officially gone into operation along the A2 Autobahn, marking a major milestone for the “HoLa – High-Power Charging for Long-Haul Truck Transport” project. MAN Truck & Bus is participating alongside logistics companies Duvenbeck and Hillert. Since September 2025, both companies have been operating MAN eTGX trucks on the new HoLa route between Berlin and the Ruhr region.

In the upcoming year, MAN will supply a production-ready vehicle equipped with MCS technology straight from the factory. The HoLa route will become the first continuous highway corridor with charging points supporting the Megawatt Charging System. Six sites along the A2 — including Hamm, Bielefeld, Lehre, Dortmund, and Wustermark — will feature chargers offering both CCS and MCS technology.

Launched in 2021 by the VDA, the HoLa project is backed by a broad industry consortium. The Fraunhofer ISI is providing scientific support, and 13 partners from the commercial vehicle, energy, grid, and research sectors are involved. With the start of operational testing, a new chapter for long-haul electric trucking in Germany is now underway.

Volvo Buses has revealed a new electric chassis for long-distance coaches, based on its BZR Electric platform and designed for ranges of up to 700 kilometers. The chassis can accommodate up to 720 kWh of battery capacity. Different axle and length configurations will range from 9.5 to 14.9 meters, with 4x2 or 6x2 setups and a gross vehicle weight of up to 27.2 tons.

Two motor options — 200 kW and 400 kW — will be available. Charging options are flexible, including wired DC charging up to 250 kW or OppCharge at up to 450 kW. The company has not yet announced when the first coaches based on the updated BZR platform will enter service.

Isuzu Motors and Toyota have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop a new fuel cell electric bus (FCEV) for public transport, with series production scheduled to start in 2026. The vehicle will be built on Isuzu’s low-floor electric bus platform, in development since 2024 in collaboration with Hino / J-Bus.

The platform will integrate Toyota’s fuel cell system, enabling shared components between battery-electric and fuel cell buses. Standardizing these shared components is expected to simplify development, reduce material costs, and streamline logistics.

Uber Freight has launched a new initiative to speed up the electrification of commercial truck fleets, partnering with Tesla through the “EV Fleet Accelerator Program.” As part of the program, US trucking companies will receive financial support to purchase Tesla Semi trucks, making the transition to electric vehicles more economically viable.

Uber Freight will also provide guaranteed freight volumes from its network, ensuring continuous vehicle utilization and revenue generation. In pilot tests, participating Tesla Semi trucks covered about 20,000 km (12,427 miles) over 394 hours, with an average energy consumption of 1.72 kWh per mile and a total charging time of 60 hours.

German company TYN-e has introduced the LTX, a new L7e-class electric light commercial vehicle designed primarily for urban operations, last-mile delivery services, tradespeople, and municipal use. The vehicle offers a payload of up to 620 kg, a gross vehicle weight of 1,550 kg, and a range of up to 190 km.

It is powered by a 15 kW synchronous motor, delivering a top speed of 85 km/h. Energy is supplied by a 24 kWh LiFePO₄ battery. What sets the LTX apart is its target segment: unlike many light commercial EVs, it is not designed for the heavier N1 class but for a lighter category that can be driven with a standard passenger car driver’s license.