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Contargo: Germany’s largest private charging network for e-trucks
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An electric truck from Contargo is connected to a high-power charging station at a container terminal. Stacked shipping containers and cranes in the background indicate the logistics setting. The charging point is part of Germany’s largest private charging network for e-trucks.
Partnering with Germany’s leading logistics company, Contargo, we’ve developed a far-reaching charging network for heavy-duty electric trucks.
This project involved installing dozens of high-performance charging points across 14 strategically located container terminals, and the integration of renewable energy. Each eDepot runs intelligent software management systems for their energy and charge points. For this project, we provided comprehensive EV infrastructure solutions, ranging from civil engineering works to transformer stations and battery storage. In April 2025, our work with Contargo won an innovation and sustainability award.
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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.
This scenario assumes a heavy-duty truck operating 116,000 km per year over 5 years, with 75% depot charging and 25% on-the-go charging supported by a semi-public, energy-optimised eDepot. Actual results will vary depending on market conditions and customer-specific factors.
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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