Vattenfall and Coca-Cola pilot "Power as a Service" truck charging

Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden have started a pilot project, where three charging stations will be installed at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' plant at Jordbro outside of Stockholm, to charge their two electric heavy goods vehicles.

Vattenfall will contribute to the pilot with its “Power-as-a-Service” solution, where they will be responsible for the investment in the charging infrastructure and own, run and ensure the operation of the charging stations throughout the contract period. The charging will also be powered by Vattenfall's electricity from wind power.

Ingela Hålling, Head of Vattenfall Network Solutions, said: “We have entered into a partnership with the aim of assisting Coca-Cola in Sweden in its climate transition. New solutions and partnerships are necessary to reduce the environmental and climate impacts within the transport system.

"We have supported in the pilot, assisted with lessons learned and at the same time supported with optimizing the charging solution based on the needs of the customer and the hauliers. Vattenfall's contribution is the comprehensive “Power-as-a-Service” solution. This means that we are responsible for the investment in the charging infrastructure and own, run and ensure the operation of the charging stations throughout the contract period. It also means that the customer can focus on their core business,” says Ingela Hålling, Head of Vattenfall Network Solutions.

Lisa Wahlström, Sustainability Director, at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Sweden, said: “We have worked actively to reduce emissions from our company vehicles and shipments for a long time. Since 2021, 100 per cent fossil-free fuel has been used for all procured domestic shipments, and charging points for company vehicles and passenger cars have been installed at the plant. Electric-powered heavy goods vehicles and the charging points for these are the next step on our journey. This pilot project includes two electric-powered trucks that will deliver our drinks to customers, powered by Vattenfall's electricity from wind power,” says Lisa Wahlström, Sustainability Director, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Sweden.