Scania Opens Global Sales for New Under-Cab Battery Module and Megawatt Charging System to Support Fleet Electrification

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(IN BRIEF) Scania has begun the global sales rollout of its new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System, two additions designed to make electric truck operations more practical and commercially viable for hauliers. The under-cab battery module frees up space for bodywork and allows operators to better balance battery capacity, payload and range across different transport applications, including heavy loads, advanced bodywork and long-haul assignments. In some use cases, Scania says electric trucks can now achieve a range well beyond 800 km on one charge. The company also highlights that the EU’s 2025 increase in Gross Train Weight allowance enables a 400-kWh usable capacity option with around 360 km of typical range without reducing payload up to the legal maximum. Scania’s Megawatt Charging System supports faster recharging and encourages operators to plan charging around natural stops, such as legally required driver rest breaks, rather than oversizing batteries for worst-case scenarios. Together, the new battery module and charging system help address the range-versus-payload challenge while supporting lower total cost of operation and a smoother shift to electric transport.

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, 27-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania has opened global sales for its new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System, expanding the company’s electric truck offering and giving transport operators more flexibility when planning fleet electrification.

The new under-cab battery module has been developed to help hauliers optimise battery capacity across a wide range of transport assignments. By positioning the battery beneath the cab, Scania enables operators to better balance range, payload and bodywork requirements, particularly in applications involving heavy loads, advanced vehicle bodies or longer-distance transport routes.

The design frees up additional space for bodywork and addresses one of the main concerns for transport companies considering electrification: how to secure sufficient driving range without reducing payload capacity. Scania’s battery solution allows module positions to be adapted for different types of bodywork and applications, supporting more precise vehicle configuration for specific operational needs.

With the new battery module available for order, Scania says heavy-duty electric transport can now be planned with greater accuracy. In selected applications, electric trucks can achieve a range well beyond 800 km on a single charge, making battery-electric transport viable for a broader set of routes and duty cycles.

The company also points to the increase in Gross Train Weight allowance introduced by the European Union in 2025 as an important factor for operators. Under the updated allowance, Scania can offer a 400-kWh usable battery capacity option providing around 360 km of typical range without requiring a payload reduction, up to the legal maximum.

Alongside the battery module, Scania’s Megawatt Charging System is designed to accelerate recharging and support more efficient route planning. The company emphasises that battery capacity alone does not determine the achievable range of an electric truck. Instead, the right charging strategy can allow operators to use smaller or more suitable battery configurations while still meeting transport requirements.

Scania notes that some operators may assume electric trucks need to be equipped with enough battery capacity for the most demanding possible scenario. However, for assignments covering around 300 km, larger battery packs may be unnecessary in many use cases and could affect payload efficiency. A more effective approach may involve matching battery capacity to the route and using scheduled charging opportunities during operations.

The Megawatt Charging System supports this strategy by allowing hauliers to plan charging during natural breaks in a journey, including legally required driver rest periods. A truck could, for example, recharge from 20 percent to 75 percent during a scheduled stop, providing enough energy to complete the journey with its payload. Further charging can then take place at the delivery depot or on the return route to base, helping reduce both operating and capital expenditure.

Tobias Ejderhamn, Global Manager, Transformation & New Business at Scania, said the under-cab battery module improves battery placement for the benefit of transport operators. He added that with the right battery set-up, MCS and a suitable charging strategy, supported by Scania’s charging company Erinion or Scania Charging Access on the road, customers can more easily solve the range-versus-payload challenge.

Ejderhamn also said Scania’s electric truck customers are focused on transporting goods rather than excess battery capacity, with the goal of lowering total cost of operation.

Lars Gustafsson, Head of Solutions Management at Scania, said the company can now offer transport operators a comprehensive route to electrification and sustainable transport that is reliable, seamless and commercially viable. He added that the new battery and charging options make the transition to electric transport easier and more attractive for customers.

With the release of the under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System to general sale, Scania is strengthening its battery-electric truck portfolio and supporting hauliers as they evaluate practical, cost-efficient ways to electrify more transport assignments.

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SOURCE: Scania