Allianz Arena Debuts Electric Truck Charging with MAN's Help, Aiming to Be Model for European Stadiums
Two 400 kW charging stations for electric trucks have been activated at Munich's Allianz Arena, with plans to expand to 4 bays and eventually serve e-buses.
- 4
- 400 kW
- Up to 10,000
What Happened
On the bus parking lot of the Allianz Arena in Munich, two electric truck charging stations have gone live, marking a pilot project that could be replicated across Europe. The stations, installed by the arena operator in partnership with MAN Truck & Bus and charging specialist Milence, offer 400 kW each and are located directly at the busy Munich Nord highway junction, which sees up to 10,000 trucks daily.
“Many European stadiums meet all the prerequisites for truck charging infrastructure: large grid connections, low utilization outside event days, sufficient space, and good road network connections at key traffic nodes. The Allianz Arena project shows how such locations can be activated.”
- 4 charging bays available
- 2 charging stations with 400 kW each (800 kW total installed capacity)
- Additional features: secure parking, toilet facilities
- Address: Werner-Heisenberg-Allee, 80939 Munich
“Our long-term goal is a charging park that serves as a blueprint for other sports venues, especially in Germany. We want to expand the necessary infrastructure so that the switch to electric drives in heavy truck and bus traffic no longer represents a logistical hurdle.”
Why this matters
This project shows that stadiums, with their strong power grids and central locations, can become key nodes for heavy-duty EV charging, reducing range anxiety and supporting decarbonization of long-haul trucking.
Terms in This Story
- eTruck
- Electric truck, a heavy commercial vehicle powered by batteries.
- Megawatt charging
- High-power direct current charging at power levels of 1 MW or more, enabling fast charging of heavy vehicles.
- Medium-voltage connection
- An electrical connection with voltage typically between 1 kV and 35 kV, used for high-power installations.
- Heavy-duty charging infrastructure
- Charging equipment and network designed for large trucks and buses with high energy needs.
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