Milence, the joint venture of Daimler Truck, TRATON Group, and Volvo Group, has launched an electric truck charging corridor between Barcelona and Lyon, with hubs in Perpignan, Béziers, and Malataverne now fully operational.
The corridor follows the Mediterranean Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), a key freight route linking Spain, France, and broader European markets.
The Perpignan hub, located less than 40 kilometres from the Spanish border in an industrial area, is equipped with three CCS chargers, each delivering up to 400 kW, powering six charging bays. The Malataverne hub, situated in the Rhône Valley and connecting major cities like Lyon and Marseille, has four CCS chargers delivering up to 400 kW, with eight charging bays. The Béziers hub, near Narbonne, a key logistics point in Occitanie, features four CCS chargers, each delivering up to 400 kW, with four charging bays.
Each hub offers secure parking and driver amenities. The hubs are designed to scale with demand, with plans to expand charging capacity, infrastructure and the introduction of megawatt charging over time.
Milence has confirmed that all three hubs are open to all battery-electric trucks, regardless of brand. The company sources 100% certified green energy, ensuring all power is verified as renewable.
“We ensure that all the energy used at our operational sites is certified green energy. This commitment to sustainability includes purchasing only green energy and maintaining certificates to verify the renewable origins of their power supply,” Milence stated.
Charging is priced at €0.399 per kWh (excluding VAT). Payment options include eMSP charging cards, direct credit card payment at on-site terminals, and the Milence card, which can be requested through their sales team.
The three operational hubs were not publicly funded, but Milence is seeking additional funding and partnerships for future network expansion. The company has secured €111m in EU funding under the AFIF programme to accelerate the development of further charging infrastructure across Europe.
“The corridor not only enhances the flow of goods across southern France but also plays a pivotal role in electrifying critical transport corridors that drive trade and commerce across southern Europe. We will focus on enabling pan–European electric routes, giving transport companies the confidence of reliable charging along the way,” said Milence chief executive Anja van Niersen.
