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Scania and ready-mix concrete manufacturer Unicon have jointly deployed a fully electric concrete mixer in real-world operations, marking a step forward in the decarbonisation of construction logistics.
Developed in partnership with concrete technology experts Liebherr-Mischtechnik, the solution combines a battery-electric truck with a fully integrated electric concrete mixer system, enabling zero tailpipe emissions in what is traditionally one of the most energy-intensive transport applications.
Concrete transport has long been seen as difficult to electrify due to high energy demands, variable operating conditions and the need to power auxiliary equipment such as mixers. The companies said these challenges have been addressed through a systems-based approach, optimising the interaction between vehicle, application and energy use.
A key feature of the vehicle is a fully integrated electric power take-off (ePTO), which powers the concrete drum directly from the truck’s battery system, creating a fully electric end-to-end solution tailored to concrete operations.
The vehicle has been developed over three years and is designed for real-world use, including off-road conditions and continuous mixing. With a battery capacity of up to 400kWh, it offers an operational range of around 200km, with performance optimised through route simulations and energy modelling.
Tobias Ejderhamn, Scania global manager for transformation and new business, said the project demonstrates that electrification can be applied beyond standard applications. “By combining our modular electric platform with deep application expertise and close customer collaboration, we are demonstrating a viable path towards zero-emission transport, even in the most demanding use cases,” he said.
For Unicon, the deployment is intended as a scalable solution rather than a trial. Christian Elleby, the company’s supply chain and procurement director, said: “This is not a pilot, it is a solution designed for daily operations and future scale.”
The partners are already planning to expand the rollout, with 10 additional electric vehicles on order. Unicon aims to significantly increase its electric fleet by 2027, with the long-term goal of achieving fully emission-free concrete transport by 2035.
The companies said the project highlights how electrification can be extended into complex logistics applications, supporting efforts to reduce emissions across construction supply chains.
