2nd June 2026
HoLa brings megawatt charging to the road: First opening in Lehre!
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Graphic: Planned HoLa project sites along the A2
With today’s opening of the site in Lehre, the research project HoLa – High-Performance Charging in Long-Haul Truck Transport – takes the first step toward the electrification of heavy-duty transport in Germany. The aim of the project, funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport as well as the European Union, is to demonstrate and further develop the practical viability and scalability of high-power charging infrastructure for electric trucks in long-distance operations.
Infrastructure expansion along the A2
Along the A2 motorway—one of Germany’s most important transport corridors—a total of five charging infrastructure sites are being developed as part of HoLa. These are specifically designed to meet the requirements of electric heavy-duty transport.
All sites will be equipped with CCS (Combined Charging System) technology. In addition, the innovative MCS (Megawatt Charging System) technology will be implemented at four locations—an essential step toward fast charging for electric trucks.
This combination enables both established and future charging methods to be tested and further developed under real-world conditions.
Graphic: Opening at the Lehre site, 2 June 2026
SBRS takes on a key role in the project
SBRS GmbH is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of three of the five sites. These include the locations Hamm, Lehre, and Wustermark, which play a central role within the overall concept and are strategically positioned along this key transport corridor.
In particular, at the Lehre and Wustermark locations, SBRS is working closely with the Shell organizations to provide state-of-the-art charging infrastructure and bring innovative technology concepts into practical application.
Technological expertise with a clear objective
The goal of the project partners is to transition megawatt charging from theory into real-world operation and to further optimize it under actual conditions.
By combining CCS and MCS technologies and deploying them in real operations, SBRS is making an important contribution to the development of a high-performance and economically viable charging infrastructure for European heavy-duty transport.
Graphic: Opening at the Lehre site, 2 June 2026
Real-world operation delivers key insights
A central element of the project is the deployment of a total of twelve electric trucks in regular long-haul operations. Eight of these vehicles are equipped with proven CCS technology, while four additional vehicles already utilize the forward-looking MCS technology. This enables a direct comparison of different charging systems in practical use.
These vehicles test the infrastructure in daily operation and provide valuable data, particularly regarding the performance of charging systems under real conditions, reliability in continuous operation, and suitability for everyday logistics. This ensures that the developed solutions meet the actual demands of the industry.
These insights are crucial for efficiently and scalably advancing the next generation of charging infrastructure.
Milestone: Opening in Lehre (02 June 2026)
With today’s opening of the site in Lehre, another important step is taken from the concept and planning phase into real-world application.
The opening marks the beginning of active operation and brings the goal of establishing megawatt charging in everyday long-haul transport significantly closer.
