Electric trucks – European road show
The electric journey – an optimisation road show
Starting in August of 2025, a convoy of six electric trucks will be heading from Södertälje to 14 different stops all over Europe, on a more than 20 000 km long journey. And the purpose is two-fold:
- Showcase our ever-growing electric portfolio and to get six different vehicles into the hands of you – our customers – for test drives.
- Start the conversation about the value of battery optimisation – discussing the pros and cons about maximised battery capacity vs. capacity optimised for your real-life routes and operation.
Road show stops and dates
During the road show, our electric trucks will make several charging stops – all visible on the map below. Strategic charging is an essential part of efficient electric transport, and with Scania’s digital tools, we’re showing how smart route planning and charging go hand in hand.
Curious about how many stops it takes to travel from, for example, Kløfta in Norway all the way to Paris in France? Here’s your chance to see it in action – with live data on battery charge levels, total range, and charging locations.
Follow the journey and discover how well-planned stops, powered by Scania’s digital services, keep electric truck transport moving smoothly.
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FAQ about driving Scania electric trucks
Curious about what it’s like to drive and operate a Scania electric truck? Get to know the drivers perspective and hear their first-hand experiences. From the feel behind the wheel to charging routines, their insights reveal how Scania electric trucks perform on the road and in everyday use.
- Driving experience
- Charging infrastructure
- Battery range, charging time & maintenance
- Operational suitability & payload
Yes, of course – it’s a Scania! And it’s still strong.
Yes, definitely more aware – especially in the beginning, when you focus a lot on the state of charge and when you’ll need to recharge.
During the roadshow it’s been hectic, so I haven't used it much as I’d like. It works really well and feels similar to the retarder function. However, with such a tight schedule, it hasn’t been used as much as it would be in everyday driving.
*Regenerative braking is a system in electric vehicles that helps slow the vehicle down while converting some of its motion back into energy to recharge the battery.
First, you find a charging station for trucks in the My Scania app. Then you roll up to the station, park the truck, step out, and your Scania Charging Access card. After that, you simply plug in the charging cable. Then it’s time for a cup of coffee or a snack – and maybe a restroom break. A little power nap never hurts either.
North of Spain, South of France, Poland och Germany lead the way, with plenty of chargers and a well-established road network. Specially using Milence makes the charging very smooth.
We rarely charge it to 100%. Since the batteries are quite large, it usually takes around 1–2 hours, depending on how much we need before the next stop.
Scania’s electric truck batteries are designed to last for several years, depending on usage patterns, charging habits, and environmental conditions. Typically, batteries retain a high percentage of their original capacity for at least 5–8 years or several hundred thousand kilometers. Most fleets plan to use batteries through their warranty period and then evaluate for replacement or second-life applications.
Yes, range can be affected by very cold or hot weather. Expect less range in freezing conditions, especially when running the cabin heater, but the impact is generally manageable and similar to other types of electric vehicles.
Scania electric trucks are engineered for industry-standard payloads. While the extra battery weight does reduce the net payload by a few hundred kilograms compared to an equivalent diesel vehicle, most drivers find it sufficient for urban and regional distribution. Advances in battery technology are continuing to reduce this gap, and future models will offer even better payload ratios for long-haulage applications.
Meet the electric trucks
Our electric convoy consists of six battery electric trucks. To see what kind of vehicles you may get the opportunity to test drive, here's the lineup.
40 R A4x2NB
Vehicle type: Tractor and semitrailer
Electric machine: EM 400 C1-4
Battery capacity: 624 kWh
23 P B4x2NB
Vehicle type: Urban distribution
Electric machine: EM 230 C1-2
Battery capacity: 416 kWh
36 P B6x4NB
Vehicle type: Tipper
Electric machine: EM 360 C1-4
Battery capacity: 416 kWh
40 R A4x2NA
Vehicle type: Tractor
Electric machine: EM 400 C3-6
Battery capacity: 624 kWh
27 G B6x2*4NB
Vehicle type: Skiploader
Electric machine: EM 360 C1-4
Battery capacity: 416 kWh
27 L B6x2*4NB
Vehicle type: Refuse collector
Electric machine: EM 270 C1-4
Battery capacity: 416 kWh
Road show calendar
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 13-15 August | Copenhagen/Aarhus, Denmark |
| 17-30 August | Kløfta, Norway |
| 3 September | Paris, France |
| 5-7 September | Piacenza, Italy |
| 12-21 September | Ronda, Spain |
| 26-29 September | Wijchen, The Netherlands |
| 3-4 October | Serock, Poland |
| 7 October | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| 9 October | Riga, Latvia |
| 14 October | Pärnu, Estonia |
| 4-7 November | Vransko, Slovenia |
| 12-14 November | Bucharest, Romania |
| 18-28 November | Antwerp & Brussels, Belgium |
| 3-5 December | Borås, Sweden |
Want to attend our road show event close to you?
If you haven´t already gotten an invite to one of the local road show events, there might still be availability to join. Number of customers at the event is limited. Please contact your local Scania representative, and we´ll see if we can find a location close to you with availability.
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Last updated: October 10, 2025