In Pictures: CATL and DHL sign MoU to electrify European road freight with trucks, charging and battery swapping

The CATL-DHL partnership aims to accelerate the rollout of charging infrastructure along European freight routes.

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Stationary charging will form a core pillar of the green freight corridors envisioned under the MoU.

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The agreement builds on a global MoU signed in September 2024 between the two companies.

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DHL and CATL will explore mobile charging solutions to support electric truck fleets across Europe.

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Expanding reliable charging access is essential to electrifying long-haul road freight.

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Battery swapping pilots will be tested as an alternative to conventional charging for commercial fleets.

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Interoperable connectors and standards will be key to deploying charging networks across borders.

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The collaboration covers electric trucks, charging infrastructure and battery swapping pilots.

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CATL and DHL signed the memorandum of understanding in Hanover to advance green freight corridors.

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