ASKO transfers services for electric truck charging infrastructure to ABB E-mobility
ASKO and ABB E-mobility are expanding their collaboration on electrifying heavy-duty transportation. A new service contract will now handle the operation, maintenance, and support of charging infrastructure for the Norwegian logistics company’s growing fleet of electric trucks.
ABB will be responsible for the service and maintenance of ASKO’s charging infrastructure.
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The Norwegian food wholesaler and logistics provider ASKO has entered into a service contract with ABB E-mobility for its charging infrastructure for heavy electric commercial vehicles. The agreement includes ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and support of the installed systems.
ASKO operates around 700 trucks and supplies more than 1,800 grocery stores across Norway. As the share of electric vehicles increases, the company states that the importance of reliably available charging infrastructure for daily logistics operations is also rising.
ABB E-mobility and ASKO have been working together since 2019. To date, their joint network includes more than 60 active high-power chargers in seven Norwegian cities. According to ABB E-mobility, over 20 GWh of energy has been supplied through these chargers to date, with 5.5 GWh delivered in just the past twelve months.
The new contract extends the cooperation beyond mere hardware delivery. ABB E-mobility will now be responsible for the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the charging infrastructure. The goal is to ensure availability and reliable service processes in daily fleet operations.
ABB Takes Over Operation and Maintenance of ASKO’s Charging Infrastructure
Recently, ABB E-mobility installed the A400 fast charger at an ASKO logistics site. The system delivers up to 400 kW and complements the existing infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles.
ASKO has significantly expanded its charging network over the past years, working not only with ABB E-mobility. Since 2022, the company has also been collaborating with Kempower. At its Vestby location, ASKO operates a depot facility with a total capacity of 2.4 MW, including two MCS and four CCS charging stations. The two MCS connections allow charging speeds of up to 1.2 MW each.
To date, Kempower has installed around 190 CCS and two MCS charging stations at 13 Norwegian depots for ASKO. According to the manufacturer, the total installed capacity amounts to approximately 25 MW.
Against this backdrop, the new service agreement with ABB E-mobility becomes even more important: As the number and capacity of charging stations increase, their availability increasingly becomes a critical factor for logistics operations.
ASKO has long aimed to operate its deliveries without fossil fuels. By the end of 2025, around 200 of its approximately 700 trucks are expected to be electric. According to the company, it has been supplying its food customers in the Oslo area with electric vehicles since 2025.