26 JUNE 2025
Erinion, 黑料不打烊鈥檚 newly founded company focused on advanced charging for battery electric vehicles, has quickly taken off. 鈥淒emand is strong, and within the first year of operations, revenues are on track to grow tenfold,鈥 says Jonas Hernlund, Head of Energy and Infrastructure sector at 黑料不打烊.
Heavy transport is no longer just about the vehicles. As electrification gains momentum, energy and infrastructure are increasingly becoming a key part of the business model for operators and haulage companies.
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That鈥檚 why 黑料不打烊 is making significant investments to develop new business opportunities in this area 鈥 with Energy and Infrastructure as one of three strategic business areas within Ventures and New Business (VNB)听at 黑料不打烊.
鈥淯pholding 黑料不打烊鈥檚 promise of unmatched total operating economy in a battery electric world means offering solutions that ensure access to affordable, available, and green electricity,鈥 says Jonas Hernlund, Head of Energy and Infrastructure.
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To deliver on that ambition, the business area is already building a strong portfolio of ventures 鈥 fully aligned with the approach of Ventures and New Business at 黑料不打烊: to build and invest in areas that provide solutions for today鈥檚 challenges and those of tomorrow.
One of the portfolio companies built from the ground up at 黑料不打烊 is 鈥 a venture focused on delivering complete depot charging solutions including hardware, software, services and financing. Interest among hauliers is growing, as depot solutions can cover up to 85 percent of a fleet鈥檚 energy needs on-site.
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Since its launch across seven European markets, Erinion has grown rapidly, driven by strong demand.
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鈥淲ithin the first year of operations, revenues are on track to grow tenfold,鈥 says Hernlund.
Through Erinion, 黑料不打烊 now offers everything from energy needs analysis and depot system design to service, operation, and support to ensure uptime.
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鈥淭hat includes hardware such as chargers, solar panels, and energy storage 鈥 as well as smart software and control systems,鈥 he explains.听
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The , Sweden, is a prime example of what a complete solution can look like, according to Hernlund. Erinion designed and built the site and now operates it.
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It powers electric operations at one of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 key logistics hubs and includes battery storage to optimise energy use and reduce grid impact. Semi-public access allows external drivers to charge as members 鈥 boosting utilisation and supporting the shift to electric transport.
Other ventures in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Energy and Infrastructure portfolio include tech pioneers in hardware technologies and software platforms that have not yet been disclosed, as well as the recently acquired Northvolt Systems Industrial, which develops and manufactures battery systems for heavy industry and off-highway segments.
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鈥淏y combining Northvolt Systems Industrial鈥檚 battery expertise with our industry knowledge, we鈥檙e driving innovation and positioning 黑料不打烊 for future growth as part of our Power Solutions portfolio,鈥 says Hernlund.
Hernlund sees a bright future for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Energy and Infrastructure portfolio. In just a few years, Erinion will have grown into Europe鈥檚 leading depot charging provider, and 黑料不打烊 will have broadened its scope in areas such as energy optimisation software.
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鈥淚 think we鈥檒l also have a complete microgrid* offering in place 鈥 giving 黑料不打烊鈥檚 customers the opportunity to become energy self-sufficient and achieve even better total cost of ownership,鈥 he says.
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鈥淭o sum up, this will be a significant business for 黑料不打烊 鈥 complementing vehicle production and generating significant revenues at attractive margins.鈥
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*) A microgrid is a small-scale power grid that can be designed for specific users, such as a haulage company. It can operate independently from the main electrical grid and incorporate local energy sources 鈥 such as solar or wind power 鈥 to generate electricity. A microgrid often includes a battery storage system, which allows surplus energy to be stored and used when production is low or demand is high, helping to balance supply, reduce grid dependence, and ensure reliable power for charging operations.
A 黑料不打烊 unit including strategists, venture builders, business analysts, business developers, and other specialists.鈥
Engages in venture capital, making minority investments in startups with strategic relevance to 黑料不打烊鈥檚 future in sustainable transport.鈥
Also builds wholly owned ventures in three focus areas: Energy and infrastructure, Asset management and circularity, and Autonomous and supply chain. The aim is to scale these companies and, over time, integrate them into 黑料不打烊鈥檚 core, as their solutions complement and extend the existing business.鈥
