Fleet220 and Volvo Trucks Italia needed a cost-effective, high-performance EV charger for electric trucks to support overnight charging. At the time, the market offered no suitable AC charger for commercial truck fleets. That’s where Elinta Charge stepped in with the CityCharge 43 – a smart EV charger designed to bridge the gap between traditional AC and high-cost DC options.
Meet the Client – Fleet220 and Volvo Trucks Italia
Fleet220 is a leading provider of EV infrastructure in Italy and a key partner of Volvo Trucks Italia. Their mission is to accelerate the shift to electrified heavy-duty transport. They offer full-service solutions that prioritize flexibility, infrastructure efficiency, and scalability for commercial fleets.
The Challenge – Charging Infrastructure That Fits Fleet Needs
The push toward electrified heavy-duty transport is stronger than ever. Fuel prices are rising, and emission standards are getting stricter. Yet, charging infrastructure for electric truck fleets lags behind.
Most logistics hubs and depots are not designed for high-power DC charging, which often:
- Requires major grid upgrades
- Comes with high upfront and operational costs
- Involves complex permits and long lead times
- Is oversized for typical overnight depot use
What the market really needed was clear: an EV charger for electric trucks that offered reliable performance, affordable pricing, and easy deployment, without the heavy burden of DC infrastructure.
The Solution – CityCharge 43
CityCharge 43 answered the call. Designed for commercial electric truck fleets, it delivers DC-like performance with all the benefits of AC charging:
- 2–3x lower CAPEX and OPEX compared to DC units
- Simple installation, often using existing power infrastructure
- No external transformers or cooling systems required
- Lower grid impact for smoother demand management
- Reduced downtime thanks to lower system complexity
This 43kW AC charger gives fleet operators a future-proof solution that balances performance with practicality.
The partnership between Elinta Charge, Fleet220, and Volvo Trucks Italia proves that smart, scalable infrastructure can unlock the full potential of electric trucking.
For fleet operators looking for a reliable EV charger for electric truck depots, CityCharge 43 offers the perfect blend of performance, affordability, and simplicity. Interested? Contact us today.