Kempower, the global manufacturer of DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles, is supplying the Nordic charging operator and its sales and service partner Plugit with charging hardware to support the electrification of VR Sverige’s bus depots and a new public charging station in Klevshult, Sweden. Plugit is operating one of the largest public charging networks in Finland and is responsible for depot charging for major Nordic industrial and logistics companies, including PostNord, SSAB and Posti Group. VR Sverige is the Swedish entity of VR Group, owned by the Finnish state, providing passenger, logistics and maintenance services in Finland and Sweden. 

Plugit has been selected as the charging supplier for VR Sverige’s nearly 200 electric buses in the Stockholm region. The contract includes charging infrastructure at three bus depots, the two largest of which are in Södertälje and Kallhäll. In total, the installed charging capacity is 10 MW. Construction work has already begun and is expected to be completed during the year. The new charging infrastructure will be fully operational by summer 2027. Once the project is complete, Plugit will be responsible for VR Sverige’s entire charging system, covering over 320 electric vehicles across six depots. 

In September, Plugit also opened its first public charging station specifically designed for heavy goods vehicles in Klevshult. The charging station is situated south of Jönköping along the E4, forming a key hub for transport along one of the Nordic region’s busiest transport corridors to Europe. The facility is designed to facilitate easy access for lorries, but it is also open to standard electric cars. The charging station comprises eight Kempower Satellite charging points, capable of delivering up to 400 kW of charging power. The charging satellites are connected to two triple Kempower Power Units with a combined charging power of 1.2 MW, which is dynamically distributed according to the vehicles’ needs. During lorry drivers’ statutory 45-minute break, 400 kW of charging power can provide approximately 300 kWh, which corresponds on average to a driving range of around 150 miles for an electric truck. 

We are seeing strong demand for charging solutions in Sweden, particularly within the heavy transport sector where the transition is now accelerating. The establishment in Klevshult and the partnership with VR Sverige are important milestones that strengthen our market presence and help our customers to electrify their operations in a cost-effective manner.” Johan Mild, CEO of Plugit 

Kempower’s fast-charging technology plays a central role in these initiatives by delivering the flexibility, reliability and scalability required for demanding logistics operations. 

“Plugit’s first announced projects in Sweden, involving a key player such as VR Sverige and their own charging hub for heavy goods vehicles in Klevshult, are important steps towards enabling electrified transport both within and across Sweden. In uncertain times, we need partnerships and trailblazers who create the conditions for the transition. With its investments in Finland, Plugit has already demonstrated what it is capable of, and we are delighted to continue our collaboration here in Sweden,” says Robert Hägg, Kempower’s Head of Sales Sweden.

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Marketing and Communications Manager, Northern Europe
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Kempower in brief  
We design and manufacture reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland and in the U.S., with the majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world. Kempower shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. kempower.com.