Scania is powering up its electric truck production by investing €70 million in its production site in Angers, France.
This investment will see the production line adapted for electric truck production and include an extension of the existing facility. It will build on the site’s existing capabilities and support Scania’s long-term strategy to develop the technologies, industrial capabilities and partnerships needed for the future of transport.
Petrus Sundvall, President of Scania Production Angers, said: “This investment reflects our ambition to secure the long-term future of the Angers site while increasing its flexibility.
“We are preparing for the future, but we must remain able to adapt to changing volumes and market dynamics. The site will be capable of assembling both combustion engine and electric trucks, ensuring we can respond to evolving customer demand.”
Angers has been part of Scania’s industrial system for more than three decades and plays an important role in serving customers in France and across Europe.
The site has consistently demonstrated strong industrial performance and adaptability, making it a recognised and reliable contributor within Scania’s production network.
Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania: “The transition to electrified transport is not only about vehicles. It is about creating the conditions that enable transport operators to invest with confidence.
“Access to charging infrastructure, renewable electricity and predictable policy frameworks will be critical to accelerating the shift. Scania is investing to support this transition, but lasting progress will depend on how quickly the entire transport ecosystem can move forward together.”
Reducing emissions from road transport will require action across the entire value chain, from vehicle manufacturers and transport operators to energy providers, infrastructure developers and policymakers.
Scania continues to invest across its value chain to help enable this transition, including vehicle technology, battery systems, industrial capabilities and charging solutions.
Christian Levin adds: “Europe has set ambitious targets for reducing emissions from transport. Achieving those ambitions will require coordinated action across the entire value chain.
“Transport operators need the confidence to invest, infrastructure needs to be deployed at scale, and regulatory frameworks must support long-term planning.
“This investment demonstrates Scania’s commitment to contributing to that transition and helping create the conditions for a more sustainable transport system.”
The investment in Angers represents another step in Scania’s commitment to driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system.
By strengthening its production capacity for electric trucks, Scania is helping create the conditions for a transport system that is both more sustainable and more competitive.
