For the first time, the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) has released official data on the EU’s public charging network for heavy-duty vehicles. According to the report, there are currently 1,512 public charging stations for heavy trucks throughout the EU — 1,369 shared with light commercial vehicles and 143 dedicated exclusively to heavy-duty use.

The member states with the largest number of public heavy-duty charging locations (including mixed-use sites) are Germany (479), Sweden (278), the Netherlands (246), Denmark (158), and France (101). When it comes to truck-only charging stations, Sweden leads with 42, followed by France (37), Germany (21), the Netherlands (19), and Belgium (15).

Renault Trucks has published an interactive online map indicating all public charging stations for electric trucks across Europe. Accessible free of charge and regularly updated, the tool provides a transparent overview of both existing and planned truck-charging infrastructure.

According to the company, the map currently lists nearly 500 public charging sites, including 191 active truck charging stations, 157 truck-compatible refueling stations with charging facilities, and 135 stations under construction. These locations are designed to enable drivers to recharge during mandatory rest breaks — minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency.

The map already covers major European transport corridors such as the North Sea–Baltic Corridor (Amsterdam–Warsaw, 1,200 km) with 13 truck-specific charging sites (seven of them planned or under construction) and the Rhine–Alpine Corridor (Rotterdam–Genoa, 1,240 km) with 13 locations, including three under construction. The platform also includes numerous compatible charging points originally designed for lighter vehicles but suitable for trucks.

Berlin’s public transport company BVG and mobility provider MOIA have launched a joint pilot project named NoWeL4 (North-West Area Level 4), testing autonomous Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD shuttles equipped with Level 4 self-driving technology developed by Volkswagen Group’s MOIA subsidiary.

The project’s goal is to integrate flexible autonomous mobility services into the city’s existing public transit network. During the trial phase, the vehicles can serve around 80 bus stops on demand. A human operator remains seated behind the wheel only for safety oversight and emergency intervention, while a central control center remotely monitors all vehicles throughout the test operations.