Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group, has inaugurated its second charging hub in the Netherlands. Located at Hessenpoort Business Park in Zwolle, the site becomes the country’s first to offer a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for public use.
Strategically positioned near highways A28 and A50, the Zwolle hub connects key Dutch cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht and Groningen with major German logistics centers including Münster, Dortmund and the Ruhr region.
Largest Milence hub in the Netherlands to date
The first phase of the site includes:
• 4 CCS chargers powering 8 bays
• 1 MCS charger serving 1 bay, tailored for next-generation electric trucks
• Driver-focused amenities, including toilets, showers, a lounge, vending machines and WiFi
The hub is secured with fencing, gated access and camera surveillance. Milence’s signature design features, such as arches and a canopy roof, are integrated into the layout.
Megawatt Charging System: key to scaling zero-emission freight
The MCS technology installed in Zwolle was supplied by Power Electronics. Capable of delivering up to 3.75 MW (3,750 kW) of DC power, it enables electric trucks to charge in 30 to 45 minutes.
With charging capacity of up to 1,440 kW (1,500 A, 1,000 V), the system supports heavy-duty use cases and ensures enhanced communication and reliability.
The Zwolle hub is a key element of Milence’s broader plan to deploy at least 284 MCS points across 71 locations in 10 EU member states by 2027, aligned with the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF).
The site forms part of an early corridor connecting Antwerp to Stockholm.
Open access and payment flexibility
The hub is available to all electric truck operators, regardless of brand. Payment options include cards from major e-Mobility Service Providers (eMSPs), direct card payments and the Milence Card. The standard rate is €0.399 per kWh (excluding VAT) for both CCS and MCS charging.
“Electric road transport is no longer a future ambition—it is happening now,” said Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence. “With the first green corridors taking shape, the path to sustainable logistics is becoming real. Utilisation is now key.”
