Chargepoly, a European specialist in ultra-fast charging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles, has entered into a partnership with Transports Prévost, a family-owned transport company based in the Paris region. As part of this collaboration, an ultra-fast electric charging station is being deployed at the company’s headquarters in Mitry-Mory (Seine-et-Marne), with a photovoltaic-powered energy supply planned for 2025.
This project reflects Transports Prévost’s long-standing commitment to reducing the environmental impact of road freight transport through a diversified energy strategy.
A diversified Energy Mix to accelerate Decarbonisation
To address climate challenges and meet increasing customer expectations, Transports Prévost has progressively reduced its reliance on diesel. Today, 80% of its fleet is powered by alternative energy sources, with a target of 90% by the end of the year.
The fleet currently operates on a balanced mix of B100 biofuel (60%), BioGNV (30%), and electric vehicles, which were introduced in 2023.
“We already operate three electric tractors and one 19-ton rigid truck. Five additional vehicles are expected, bringing our electric fleet to nearly ten trucks by the end of 2024,” explains Aurélie Jami, Administrative Director of Groupe Prévost.
Scaling Up Electrification at the Mitry-Mory site
To support this transition and anticipate future customer demand particularly from the automotive, industrial, pharmaceutical, and luxury goods sectors Transports Prévost selected Chargepoly to equip its Mitry-Mory site with an ultra-fast charging station, scheduled to become operational in the coming weeks.
The infrastructure features a 400 kW power unit, intelligently distributed across 10 charging satellites, enabling a heavy-duty electric truck to be fully recharged in just over 90 minutes. Once charged, vehicles will operate regional routes within a 300 km radius of the Paris area.
Beyond supplying the charging equipment, Chargepoly supported Transports Prévost throughout the design phase, including power sizing based on route planning, vehicle characteristics, site connection constraints, and traffic flow analysis.
A European-Made Solution aligned with Shared Values
After an extensive market review, Transports Prévost selected Chargepoly for both technical and strategic reasons.
“Many players in this market act as installers or resellers. Chargepoly designs and manufactures its solutions in France, which was a key differentiator for us,” says Alain Huguen, Head of Purchasing, Overheads and Safety at Transports Prévost, who oversees the charging infrastructure project. “This local industrial approach is fully aligned with our values and our preference for short supply chains.”
Intelligent Charging and Operational Optimisation
Chargepoly’s software platform also played a decisive role in the decision. The system enables smart charging management, prioritising vehicles based on operational needs, route schedules, and optimal charging windows.
“With this software, we will soon be able to operate double shifts morning deliveries, midday recharging, and afternoon routes,” explains Aurélie Jami. “This significantly improves vehicle utilisation and accelerates the return on investment of our electric fleet.”
Moving towards Energy Self-Consumption
Looking ahead, Transports Prévost plans to install a 2,000 m² photovoltaic plant on the roof of its technical workshops, located just 30 metres from the charging station. Scheduled for 2025, the solar installation will supply electricity to both the charging infrastructure and the company’s headquarters, reinforcing a self-consumption model that combines environmental and economic performance.
“Few transport companies in the Paris region are equipped with this level of infrastructure,” concludes Aurélie Jami. “This project clearly demonstrates our commitment to electrification and energy transition. The Chargepoly station will allow us to meet customer expectations and unlock new business opportunities.”
About Chargepoly
Created in 2019 by its President-Founder Hadi Moussavi, Chargepoly is a French-Tech industrial company whose mission is to accelerate the electrification of transport through innovation. The company designs, develops and operates a new generation of fast charging infrastructures for the most demanding markets, such as logistics, public transport, and public mega-hubs. Adapted to intensive use, its multi-patented technology integrates its customers’ performance challenges, users’ need for fluidity and energy supply constraints, with a high level of reliability and scalability. Chargepoly offers tailor-made solutions for turnkey IRVE projects, including the sale of equipment and licenses, as well as a wide range of services up to and including station operation. Chargepoly has already supplied major electric truck manufacturers and road hauliers and has deployed public hubs in Clermont-Ferrand and Aix-en-Provence. The company has signed a framework agreement with a global supply chain leader to equip its European depots. Its ambition is to expand in Europe and North America. Winner of a prize in the “mobility” category at CES in Las Vegas in 2022, and a finalist in the INPI awards, Chargepoly’s partners include the Vedecom Institute, the Sprint Project and AVERE France. Headquartered at the Technopôle de l’Environnement in Aix-en-Provence, the company currently employs over thirty engineers and sales staff in France and the United States (Seattle).
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