Europe electric truck charging demand projected to reach 200 TWh by 2045

Research from Fraunhofer ISI and the International Council on Clean Transportation indicates that electricity demand for electric trucks in Europe could reach 100 TWh by 2035 and 200 TWh by 2045. This demand is expected to be highly concentrated in specific logistics hubs and industrial corridors, particularly in Germany, France, the UK, Spain, and Italy. Most charging is projected to occur in depots, though public charging remains vital for long-distance transit.

In Germany, charging station operators like Vattenfall, EnBW, Eon, and EWE report increasing utilization of public charging infrastructure, driven by rising fuel prices and growing electric vehicle adoption. While overall utilization remains relatively low due to rapid infrastructure expansion, demand for fast-charging stations is rising.

Regulatory and technical discussions also highlight that grid operators are permitted to throttle private wallboxes during local power shortages to prevent grid overload, though this does not limit total energy delivery. Additionally, experts warn against the fire risks of using standard household sockets for long-term charging, recommending dedicated wallboxes instead.