MACBETH: Multipoint Megawatt Charging for Battery Electric Truck Hubs

MACBETH is set to revolutionize the electrification of long‐haul trucking by developing user-centric Megawatt Charging Hubs that tackle the technical, social, and economic challenges of deploying high‐power charging infrastructure. In a sector critical to decarbonizing logistics transport, MACBETH will pilot advanced charging solutions designed to accelerate the shift to battery electric trucks—paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future in line with the Paris Agreement, EU Green Deal, and Fitfor55 targets.

MACBETH user-centric MCS charging hubs for long-haul trucking

By bringing together 19 partners from across Europe, MACBETH aims to deliver a scalable, robust charging system that meets the evolving needs of the commercial transport sector. The project will:

Develop multipoint charging hubs specifically tailored for battery electric trucks, ensuring compatibility with diverse operational demands.
Integrate cutting-edge Megawatt Charging Systems with digital tools for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and efficient energy management.
Establish two demonstration sites in the Nordics and Benelux regions, chosen to represent varied geographic contexts and operational conditions.
Generate invaluable insights and data to overcome barriers to mass deployment, thus supporting the transition to widespread electrification along major TEN-T corridors and logistic terminals.
Deliver a system-level charging concept at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8 by project completion, positioning Europe at the forefront of sustainable transport innovation.

MACBETH demonstration and outcomes

The real-world demonstration will validate MACBETH’s innovative charging hub concept through:

Two strategically located pilot sites that capture a range of operational scenarios.
Implementation of state-of-the-art Megawatt Charging Systems coupled with smart digital frameworks to optimise charging slot allocation and minimize downtime.
A focus on addressing key challenges such as grid integration, rapid deployment, and cost efficiency to facilitate large-scale market adoption.
Generation of actionable insights for industrial stakeholders, policy makers, and research communities to further support the shift toward zero-emission long-haul transport.

What is ALICE’s role in MACBETH?

Within MACBETH, ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe) plays a pivotal role in bridging research and industry.

ALICE is tasked with:

Engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders to gather user requirements and ensure the solutions developed are practical and aligned with real-world needs.
Coordinating dissemination and communication activities to promote knowledge exchange across the logistics and transport ecosystems.
Supporting the integration of MACBETH’s innovations into existing transport infrastructures by fostering collaboration among policymakers, fleet managers, and technology providers.
Ensuring that the project’s outcomes contribute directly to sustainable transport objectives and the broader digitalisation of logistics operations.

Why ALICE is part of MACBETH?

ALICE’s vision of accelerating the transition to zero-emission logistics makes it a natural partner in MACBETH. By contributing its expertise in stakeholder engagement, business model development, and cross-sector collaboration, ALICE helps to:

Drive innovation in high-power charging solutions that are essential for decarbonizing long-haul transport.
Address the multifaceted challenges—technical, infrastructural, and operational—that currently hinder the mass adoption of battery electric trucks.
Strengthen the link between cutting-edge research and industry practice, thereby supporting a sustainable, competitive European transport ecosystem.

Additional information

Project Manager at ALICE: Alice Scotti

Consortium members

The project consortium is coordinated by by VTT and joined by renowned partners such as Fraunhofer, Chalmers, ERTICO, Lindholmen Science Park and others, the project embodies a multi-stakeholder effort to deliver advances charging solutions designed to accelerate the shift to battery electric trucks.

ALICE members: