Infrastructure, Milence to promote electric truck corridor between Barcelona and Lyon
The three hubs located in Perpignan, Béziers and Malataverne will connect one of Europe’s largest and busiest port with France’s second-largest logistics center. Spread along an almost 700 km route from Barcelona to Lyon, the hubs also play a key role in accelerating the adoption of electric trucks across southern Europe.
Milence has enabled one of its first major electric routes in Europe. The three hubs located in Perpignan, Béziers and Malataverne will connect one of Europe’s largest and busiest port with France’s second-largest logistics center. Spread along an almost 700 km route from Barcelona to Lyon, the hubs also play a key role in accelerating the adoption of electric trucks across southern Europe.
The hubs are positioned strategically along the TEN-T Mediterranean Corridor, a key route connecting southern Europe from Algeciras in Spain to Slovenia and Hungary. This corridor enhances connectivity across southern Europe and facilitates efficient transport from south-west to south-east Europe, linking Spain, France, and Italy to streamline cross-border trade and logistics.
Milence charging corridor connects Spain, France, and Italy
More into details, the Perpignan hub is located less than 40 kilometres from the Spanish border, within a key industrial zone for the shipping of fruit and vegetables across France and Europe. The hub is equipped with three Combined Charging System (CCS) chargers. The Malataverne hub is situated in the Rhône Valley, an industrial and logistics hub connecting major cities such as Lyon and Marseille.
Finally, the hub in Béziers is located near Narbonne. The area is a critical point for logistics and distribution in the Occitanie region and beyond. The hub features four CCS-chargers, spread over four bays.
“The operation of three charging hubs along the Mediterranean Corridor is a clear demonstration of our commitment to building the backbone of Europe’s electric transport network”, stated Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence. “By connecting cities such as Perpignan, Béziers and Malataverne, we are also linking major logistics hubs like Barcelona, Marseille, Lyon, and Milan. Additional hubs along the route, like the one in Bagnolo san Vito, will further strengthen this. The corridor not only enhances the flow of goods across southern France but also plays a pivotal role in electrifying critical transport corridors that drive trade and commerce across southern Europe”
