Bern, 24 April 2026. On May 1, 2026, Depotcharge will launch in Switzerland as a new sharing platform that enables companies to share access to their charging points. Depotcharge is a product of Evolve Energy GmbH. The Swiss rollout is part of a joint project by Repower, DPD, G. Leclerc Transport AG, and Evolve Energy, which is integrated as a measure into the Federal Office of Energy's Electromobility Roadmap 2030.
The electrification of truck fleets is progressing rapidly in Switzerland, but the newly emerging charging infrastructure often remains underutilized. At the same time, fleet operators charge at public charging stations at prices that are usually significantly higher than at the depot. To close this gap, Repower, DPD, and G. Leclerc Transport, together with Evolve Energy, are launching the Swiss rollout of Depotcharge.
The principle behind the sharing platform is simple: Depotcharge enables companies in the heavy transport and logistics sector to share their charging points. Underutilized charging slots can be made available to other registered fleet operators. These operators enter into usage agreements with site managers, book the desired time slots, and gain access to the charging points. Access times and prices are set individually by the site managers. Depotcharge handles access management, reservations, and fully automated billing. The platform is manufacturer-independent and can be integrated into existing charging infrastructure within 1 to 2 weeks, without any need for hardware or software changes at the site.
The benefits are clear: higher utilization of existing charging points, improved economic efficiency of investments and vehicle fleets, and greater security in route planning. At the same time, the need for additional grid expansion is significantly reduced.
"Repower has been supporting the development of charging hubs for Swiss heavy transport for years. To ensure that these investments pay off, existing capacity needs to be utilized as efficiently as possible. Depotcharge creates the commercial framework for this and offers our customers an additional source of revenue from infrastructure investments they have already made," says Cornelia Eltrich, Marketing & Communication Manager E-Mobility, Repower.
«For DPD Switzerland, electrifying our fleet is a clear strategic direction. The key factors are cost efficiency in charging operations and the ability to plan our routes. With Depotcharge, we gain access to charging points along our routes at significantly more favorable conditions than on the public network,» says Ville Heimgartner, Senior Project & Sustainability Manager, DPD Switzerland.
Depotcharge is already available in Germany and is being developed as a Europe-wide platform for shared charging of electric trucks at depots. The joint project by Repower, DPD, Swiss Post, G. Leclerc Transport, and Evolve Energy aims to establish a comprehensive, efficient, and collaboratively operated depot charging network in Switzerland. Evolve Energy GmbH | Franz-Joseph-Strasse 5, 80801 Munich | www.depotcharge.com. The Swiss Commercial Vehicle Association ASTAG is also relying on Depotcharge as a platform for its member offering ASTAG Charge.
Contribution to the Electromobility Roadmap 2030
The Swiss rollout of Depotcharge is a specific measure submitted by the participating initiators as part of the 2030 Roadmap of the Federal Office of Energy. It makes a significant contribution to decarbonizing the transport sector and accelerates electromobility in heavy transport.
Starting May 1, logistics companies with charging infrastructure or a need for their fleets can register with Depotcharge in Switzerland.
Further information can be found on the Depotcharge website (http://depotcharge.com) as well as on the joint landing page for the Swiss logistics industry (http://utopiacharge.ch).
Contacts
Evolve Energy GmbH: Joscha Specks - [email protected]
Repower: Cornelia Eltrich - [email protected]
G. Leclerc Transport: Fabienne Leclerc - [email protected]
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This is Depotcharge
Depotcharge is a product of Evolve Energy GmbH. The B2B platform connects site operators with available charging capacity to fleet operators who need cost-effective charging away from their own depot. Site operators retain full control over access and pricing, while fleet operators charge at attractive depot rates instead of public charging infrastructure tariffs. The platform is manufacturer-independent and can be integrated into existing charging infrastructure without requiring any hardware or software changes at the site.
This is Repower
Repower has been active for over 120 years as an electricity producer, distribution network operator, and energy trader. It is the largest energy supplier in the canton of Graubünden, where it owns and operates several hydropower plants. Repower also plans, designs, and oversees the nationwide construction of charging hubs for sustainable mobility in the transport sector.
This is G. Leclerc Transport AG
G. Leclerc Transport AG is a family-run transport and logistics company with over 65 years of experience. We specialize in demanding transport solutions, especially in pharma, food, and temperature-controlled shipments. With modern processes, a strong focus on quality, and close personal relationships with our customers, we ensure reliable deliveries across Switzerland every day.
