E.ON launches pay‑as‑you‑go truck charging for European fleets
The new model removes up‑front investment barriers to support depot charging for electric vans and trucks.
E.ON is advancing its push into commercial fleet electrification by introducing a pay‑as‑you‑go truck charging model designed to remove the need for upfront infrastructure investment. The initiative targets European operators of vans and heavy‑duty vehicles looking to transition to e-mobility amid rising diesel prices and fuel supply pressures.
Under the new approach, fleets gain access to high‑power depot charging through a single, integrated service. The project is delivered through a collaboration between the charging provider, financing partner Neot and its strategic shareholder, Mitsui.
E.ON takes responsibility for the planning, construction and operation of charging infrastructure, deploying charge points ranging from 50 to 400 kW according to site conditions, vehicle use and route patterns. Load management and flexible electricity tariffs are included to help improve efficiency and control operating costs.
Fleet operators are billed based on a fixed rate per kilowatt hour charged, creating a predictable cost structure and avoiding capital expenditure on charging assets. The model is designed to simplify electrification by bundling infrastructure, energy supply and ongoing operations into a single contract.
“The electrification of truck fleets is no longer a technological challenge – success depends on combining vehicles, infrastructure and financing in an integrated and innovative overall concept,” said the CEO of E.ON Group Innovation. He added that strong cross‑sector partnerships are essential to enable scalable fleet electrification.
“The electrification of truck fleets is no longer a technological challenge – success depends on combining vehicles, infrastructure and financing in an integrated and innovative overall concept,” says CEO at E.ON Group Innovation.
The offer also allows operators to combine charging services with vehicle leasing options through partners, depending on operational needs. For E.ON, the initiative reinforces its role as a technical and operational partner for fleet depots, positioning electricity supply and charging infrastructure as a service rather than an owned asset.
