Shell PowerHouse
PowerHouse: megawatt charging for heavy-duty fleets
PowerHouse is a DC charging solution for heavy-duty fleets that separates the power electronics from the charge point. The power unit sits wherever there is room in your depot; vehicles charge at a dispenser right at the bay. One unit delivers up to 500 kW. Two units combined deliver up to 1 MW – megawatt charging at the same charge point.
One solution. Everything your fleet needs to start charging.
PowerHouse brings together four essential components so you can deploy faster, operate with confidence and scale with ease. Designed to simplify charging infrastructure management.
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PowerHouse
PowerOS
Cloud-based charge point management system (CPMS), included within the offering for the first 24 months of use
*powered by licensed technology
PowerCare
Shell Card
Not adapted for trucks. Engineered for them.
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Up to 500 kW / 600 A
Liquid-cooled modules¹
Wide temperature range
Consistent full-power output in all conditions
~55 dB(A) at 3m
Suitable for urban depots and overnight environments
Flexible positioning
Power unit and charge point sited separately
Target certifications
¹ Valid for our own developed SBRS liquid cooled system/chargers. Life Test (HALT) in accordance with IEC 62506
Electrification that makes financial sense.
PowerHouse
Built to help reduce operating costs, liquid-cooled power modules charge at up to 97% target efficiency, lowering energy consumption and reducing maintenance and replacement costs. Designed for more than 10 years of heavy-duty use, with no planned module replacements.
Shell PowerPack 500
Add PowerOS, PowerCare and Shell Card and the financial case strengthens further. Intelligent CPMS scheduling optimises energy use across every charge point. Phased rollout spreads CAPEX as your fleet grows. One contract covering everything means less admin, fewer suppliers and no hidden costs.
Shell's integrated charging network for heavy-duty fleets
Connect to Shell’s integrated European heavy-duty charging network and unlock the full commercial potential of your infrastructure.
Up to 10% lower TCO versus diesel²
Enabled through Shell’s integrated charging network, shared infrastructure model and revenue generation via Shell Card.
Site the power unit. Scale up to 1 MW.
PowerHouse is built around a modular architecture that grows with your operation. The power unit supplies a dispenser at the bay, so only the connection runs between them – no depot redesign, no infrastructure replacement.
For higher power, two PowerHouse units combine to deliver up to 1 MW to the same charge point – megawatt charging without adding a charging position. PowerOS manages scheduling and dynamic power sharing across all charge points automatically, keeping every vehicle ready for its next duty cycle.
1 × PowerHouse = 500 kW, 2 × PowerHouse = up to 1 MW
2–6 DC outputs: per power unit, expandable side-by-side beyond 6
Air or liquid-cooled dispensers: configure to your operational needs
Private or semi-public: depot-only or open to third-party fleets
CPMS scheduling: predictable, automated charging readiness
Your depot. Shell's Recharge network. One Shell Card.
PowerHouse gives your fleet direct access to Shell’s integrated heavy-duty EV charging network across Europe, connecting your private depot infrastructure with public and semi-public charging locations along your regular routes.
With Shell Card included in every bundle, authentication, payment, reimbursements and invoicing are all consolidated in one system. Less admin. Full visibility. Complete control.
Access Shell's wider European heavy-duty charging network
Unified payment, access control and invoicing
Up to 10% lower TCO versus diesel through network-wide pricing²
Full depot access control - manage who charges and when
Usage monitoring and cost management in one dashboard
² Potential TCO outcomes are based on Shell’s model for a heavy-duty truck operating 116,000 km/year over 5 years, assuming a semi-public, energy-optimised eDepot with 75% private and 25% on-the-go charging. Estimated savings come from third-party eDepot use, Smart Charging energy cost reductions, and preferential network pricing, based on market references (excluding grid upgrades). Actual results will vary by market, vehicle type, and customer-specific factors such as energy prices, infrastructure costs, utilisation, and location.
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PowerHub 500
Scalable DC charging hardware – purpose-built for heavy-duty fleets
From cost barrier to competitive advantage
How integrated charging systems can cut a fleet’s TCO by up to 10% versus diesel¹?
What could your fleet save?
Use the TCO calculator to compare diesel and electric truck costs.
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Indicative results based on model assumptions
This calculator provides indicative savings estimates for fleets investing in depot charging infrastructure. The model reflects the impact of depot optimisation, smart charging and energy management across Shell’s integrated network.
To explore the broader framework behind these results, learn more about Shell’s Integrated Charging Network.
If you have questions — or don’t yet have a depot solution in place — contact us and we’ll help you explore the right next steps.
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