Pioneering Shared Heavy-Duty Charging in Belgium: SBRS and Remitrans Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Semi-Public Depot

This week we completed the installation and commissioning of Remitrans’ depot in Ath, Belgium. We delivered a fit for purpose charging solution tailored to the operational needs of their growing electric fleet that included our SBRS 180 Flex charge post and an Alpitronic HYC 400. This project goes beyond the standard depot model. By taking the best of our ChargePoint operational capabilities delivered through Shell Recharge, we’ve launched a new semi-public charging offer that reimagines how heavy-duty infrastructure can serve both private fleet operators and the growing needs of the wider heavy duty transport ecosystem.

At the heart of this project is a commitment to shared infrastructure through our semi-public charging offer. In simple terms, this means that Remitrans’ depot, will now partially available for public charging. During the day, when Remitrans’ vehicles are not using the infrastructure, Shell Recharge can offer access to two charging bays powered by a 400KW charge post to other electric truck drivers and fleet customers. Remitrans will also retain full private access to their 180KW charge for exclusive use by their own fleet.

One of the key challenges in scaling up electric truck infrastructure is utilisation. We recognise that high-powered chargers can represent a significant capital commitment to install and maintain. For a typical depot, peak usage occurs during short overnight or mid-day windows, leaving valuable infrastructure underused for large parts of the day. Unlike passenger car charging, truck charging requires precise operational coordination, and unused chargers represent lost economic potential. Our semi-public model addresses this head-on. By opening unused capacity to the public via a trusted CPO like Shell Recharge, we help fleet operators sweat their assets, accelerate return on investment, and reduce the total cost of ownership for electric trucks. It also supports broader grid efficiency by spreading demand across time periods and users.

Semi-public charging is just one element of our integrated EV charging network for heavy duty fleets electrification: which can offer solutions to drive down your EV fleet’s total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 25%* as well as unlock new revenue streams and optimise charging to save as much as 30%* on energy costs. Whether you’re a fleet operator seeking to electrify your depot or a public sector partner looking to maximise infrastructure value, at SBRS, we’re ready to help you design and deliver a solution that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more about our work with Remitrans or how a shared charging model could support your transition to electric freight, get in touch.