Iberdrola | bp pulse, MAN and Disfrimur unveil the first complete electric transport ecosystem featuring a new ultra-fast charging standard for heavy-duty vehicles
- This marks a historic milestone in Spain, taking electrification beyond urban and last-mile routes and bringing it to long-distance operations
- Daily ranges of more than 1,000 kilometres can be achieved within the same working time as a diesel truck
Disfrimur's first MAN lorry loading at Iberdrola bp's MCS point in Sangonera la Seca (Murcia).
The electrification of heavy-duty road freight transport has reached a historic milestone in Spain with the arrival of the first electric truck equipped with the MCS (Megawatt Charging System), the new ultra-fast charging standard for heavy-duty vehicles. The collaboration between Iberdrola | bp pulse, which is responsible for developing Spain's first MCS charging infrastructure, German manufacturer MAN and Murcia-based logistics group Disfrimur has been key to making this complete ecosystem a reality.
With this vehicle, MAN has become the first European manufacturer to implement the new charging technology specifically designed for commercial vehicles, paving the way for a significant reduction in charging times for battery-electric road freight transport. Its electric trucks can therefore be recharged during the legally prescribed rest periods for drivers, enabling customers to benefit from shorter vehicle downtime, improved vehicle utilisation and greater operational flexibility.
The first company in Spain to put this technology into practice is Grupo Disfrimur, which specialises in the transport of fast-moving consumer goods. To support the introduction of MAN's new truck, the Murcia-based company has installed an MCS charger for heavy-duty electric vehicles at its Sangonera depot (Murcia). The charger was installed by Iberdrola | bp pulse and complements the CCS (Combined Charging System) charging points already operational at its Sangonera depot and its San Isidro depot (Alicante).
This collaboration forms part of Iberdrola | bp pulse's strategy to drive the electrification of heavy-duty transport through the deployment of infrastructure along logistics corridors and at strategic locations. In this context, the company has recently expanded its agreement with Disfrimur to develop new charging stations in Alicante, Valencia and Zaragoza, incorporating CCS and MCS technologies to enable and accelerate the electrification of commercial fleets. All charging is powered by 100% renewable electricity backed by guarantees of origin.
Pablo Pirles, Managing Director of Iberdrola | bp pulse, said: “The decision to bring Spain's first MCS charger for heavy-duty vehicles to the country was a major milestone in demonstrating that the electrification of long-distance transport is already viable and a reality on many routes. We continue to innovate technologically and invest in the electrification of heavy-duty transport, installing ultra-high-power charging points in close collaboration with logistics companies. We are working to anticipate the sector's needs and develop infrastructure tailored to the specific requirements of this strategically important industry in Spain.”
You can read the full article on the first comprehensive electric transport ecosystem with MCS on the Iberdrola | bp pulse website.