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Milence accelerates expansion in France, reinforcing Europe’s leading charging network

Milence charging hub Dunkirk Grande-Synthe
Milence charging hub Dunkirk Grande-Synthe
  • Milence’s opens its ninth electric truck charging hub in France strategically located in Dunkirk, on the North Sea–Rhine–Mediterranean corridor of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). 
  • This latest development strengthens Milence’s presence in northern France, serving key routes connecting France to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. 
  • Milence also started the development of its tenth hub in the country, near Saint-Witz, close to Paris – a key location that will help transport companies speed up their shift to electrification 

Amsterdam, July 15, 2025 – Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has reached a new milestone with the opening of its ninth charging hub in France, part of a growing network of 24 hubs now operational across Europe. This development underscores Milence’s ongoing commitment to establish a reliable, high-performance, and accessible European network of green corridors, accelerating the transition towards sustainable, zero-emission road freight transport.

A rapidly expanding network in France
Milence significantly enhances the charging infrastructure along France’s main logistics routes. These hubs are positioned along the North Sea – Rhine – Mediterranean; Atlantic; and Mediterranean corridors of the TEN-T network, ensuring optimal accessibility for long-haul freight. With these strategic locations, several cross-border routes are already operational, facilitating seamless and emission-free transport between:

 

  • Rennes – Zwolle (Netherlands) via Mondeville, Heudebouville, Lille, and Antwerp: connecting western France to the logistics hubs of the Benelux region and northern Europe.
  • Dunkirk – Antwerp (Belgium) – Rotterdam (Netherlands) providing a direct link between the port of Dunkirk and major ports at the North Sea, essential for intra-European commerce.
  • Lille – Antwerp (Belgium) – Essen / Duisburg / Cologne (Germany) linking France to one of Europe’s largest logistics and industrial platforms.
  • Paris – Le Havre / Caen via Mondeville and Heudebouville: a strategic network connecting the Paris region to the ports of the English Channel and northern logistics platforms.
Milence charging hub Lille Lesquin

Additionally, the new hub under development near Saint-Witz, located just outside the French capital and next to the A1 motorway, will offer ideal connectivity between Paris, northern France, and Belgium – a strategic point for logistics operators on the move.

Milence has also launched a key electric corridor in the south linking Barcelona to Lyon, with three strategically positioned hubs in Perpignan, Béziers, and Malataverne. Milence’s growing presence in France confirms the country’s pivotal role in the development of a European network of green corridors, essential to the transition towards sustainable road transport.

Start of construction Saint-Witz

“The accelerated rollout of our network in France represents a critical step in building a charging infrastructure designed to meet the demands of tomorrow’s transport. By connecting major European logistics hubs, we are actively supporting the shift to zero-emission road freight, driving sustainable and efficient logistics.” Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence.

Partnership for sustainable development
Milence works in close partnership with NGE, France’s fourth-largest independent construction and civil engineering group, for the development of its charging stations across the country.

“We are extremely proud to be part of this pioneering initiative in France. Through the construction of these stations, we are actively contributing to the ecological transition while also supporting regional economic development and local appeal. Decarbonised mobility is a cornerstone of our growth strategy, and these infrastructures are a clear reflection of that ambition.” Jean Bernadet, President of NGE.

Milence charging hub Reims

A seamless and transparent charging experience
Each hub comprises between four and eight bays equipped with fast chargers delivering up to 400 kW, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience accessible to all electric trucks, regardless of brand. Milence hubs are designed with driver safety and comfort in mind, featuring secure fencing, access gates, and video surveillance.

Milence offers a robust and transparent payment system. Drivers can use a wide range of charging cards through partnerships with electric mobility service providers (eMSPs), or pay directly via terminals, or use the Milence charging card. The default tariff is set at €0.399 per kWh (excluding VAT).

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