# Study: Electric trucks could require around 100 TWh of charging power by 2035 **Category:** Industry News | **Source:** ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation) | **Published:** 2026-11-02 | **Updated:** 2026-11-04 **Tags:** E-Lkw, ICCT, Ladeinfrastruktur, Depotladen, Europa, Netzanschluss, Logistik News, Transport News, Fracht News, Speditions News, Supply Chain News, Zoll News, Frachtportal News, Seefracht, LKW Transport, Digitalisierung > Europe's electric trucks could require around 100 TWh of charging power by 2035. The study shows why operators should plan their grid connection early. --- Europe's electric trucks could require approximately 100 terawatt-hours of charging power by 2035. This is the conclusion of a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation, or ICCT. The research organization assumes a moderate pace in the transition to electric heavy-duty vehicles. One terawatt-hour equals one billion kilowatt-hours. The majority of energy should be charged at depot facilities. The study anticipates shares of more than 70 to 80 percent there. Particularly high demand is expected along major freight corridors and at large industrial areas. This supports planning charging points where vehicles are already stationed or regularly pass through. For a fleet operator, however, this Europe-wide figure is not yet a basis for their own electricity procurement planning. For this purpose, daily kilometers, consumption per route, and available charging time are required. Two operations with the same number of vehicles can have quite different connection capacity requirements. Companies wishing to switch to electric trucks should therefore first create a weekly plan with actual routes. This must also include peak periods, delayed returning vehicles, and reserve vehicles. Only then can it be meaningfully determined how many charging points are needed simultaneously and what capacity the grid operator should provide. --- Plan the power connection together with vehicle deployment. A long dwell time can be more cost-effective than additional fast-charging capacity. In short: The proper charging plan starts with routes and breaks at the depot. --- The study is from the ICCT. It was published in September 2026. 100 TWh is a scenario value for 2035. This refers to the annual charging electricity demand. Depot charging accounts for the largest share. The study names Germany, France, Great Britain, Spain, and Italy among other major demand markets. ## Related Entities ### Countries - [France](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/fr) - [Germany](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/de) - [Italy](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/it) - [Spain](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/es) - [United Kingdom](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/gb) ### Glossary - [Electric Truck](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/electric-truck) - [Charging infrastructure](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/charging-infrastructure) - [Depot charging](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/depot-charging) --- *Canonical URL: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/studie-e-lkw-koennten-2035-rund-100-twh-ladestrom-brauchen-20261029115903](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/studie-e-lkw-koennten-2035-rund-100-twh-ladestrom-brauchen-20261029115903)* *Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/studie-e-lkw-koennten-2035-rund-100-twh-ladestrom-brauchen-20261029115903](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/studie-e-lkw-koennten-2035-rund-100-twh-ladestrom-brauchen-20261029115903)*