ABB E-mobility and French charge point operator Oreve are expanding their partnership to deploy 12 additional high-power charging sites for electric vehicles (EVs), particularly heavy-duty trucks, along major freight routes in France.
The expansion will add approximately 100 charging points and 18 MW of installed capacity by the end of 2028. The companies have already deployed six charging sites over their three-year partnership, including locations in Bourg-de-Péage, Vénissieux, and Pardies.
ABB E-mobility will provide the charging equipment, cloud-based asset management platform, and services for real-time monitoring and remote assistance. The new sites will initially use ABB’s A400 all-in-one chargers, which dynamically distribute up to 400 kW between two charging points.
Beginning in early 2027, the sites will also incorporate ABB’s modular M-Series charging system. The architecture allows operators to expand charging capacity from 400 kW to 1.2 MW by adding power modules and up to 24 dispensers without repeatedly rebuilding the underlying power infrastructure.
Both charging systems use liquid-cooled cables designed for sustained high-current operation. The A400 delivers up to 600 A, while the M-Series OM dispensers accommodate up to 800 A. Liquid cooling helps manage cable temperatures during extended charging sessions while reducing cable weight.
The M-Series is compatible with the Combined Charging System (CCS) and Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standards. The first MCS-capable installation under the expanded partnership is planned for 2027.
North American applications
ABB’s A400 charging platform is also deployed in North America. The company commissioned its first North American installation at ITD Industries in Etobicoke, Ontario, in 2024 and has since expanded its use in the United States, including installations at Walmart locations in Arizona.
The French deployment also reflects the growing need for high-power charging along commercial freight corridors. In the United States, the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy outlines a phased approach to expanding charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles through 2040.
In France, the national road-network charging strategy calls for approximately 8,000 truck charging points across 560 motorway rest and service areas by 2035, representing about 1.6 GW of dedicated charging capacity.
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