Scania launches pay-per-use model for electric trucks
Published on: Nov 8, 2023
Flexible service model makes it easier for carriers to switch to electric trucks, eliminating upfront costs and potential residual value concerns.
Scania CV AB and sennder Technologies have formed a new joint venture to lead the way for electric solutions in road freight logistics across Europe. JUNA, which just recently launched in Germany, aims to advance electric truck adoption to drive the transition towards a sustainable logistics industry.
JUNA introduces an innovative pay-per-use model for electric trucks. The concepts wants to pave the way for a large-scale adoption of electric trucks that, on face value, are two to three times more expensive than the diesel equivalent.
“Given that e-trucks cost two to three times more than diesel trucks and that 70 per cent of all trucks in Europe are owned by small carriers with fewer than 10 trucks, the combination of JUNA’s pay-per-use offering and sennder’s capacity utilisation will effectively remove the barriers to adopting e-trucks,” said David Nothacker, CEO of sender.
The innovative model offers the full package, including premium electric vehicles, repair, maintenance, insurance, digital and analytics services. In addition to usage-based fees and guaranteed utilisation, through data analysis, JUNA optimises electrification strategies and simulates routes for electric truck suitability. By removing the risks associated with electric truck adoption and streamlining operations, JUNA will play a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions and advancing the transition to low-emission transport.
“Scania is exploring new solutions to find ways of creating value for our customers now and in the future and we are proud to see this project with sennder come to life. We believe it will play an important role in driving the shift to a sustainable transport system,” said Gustaf Sundell, Head of Ventures and New Business at Scania.
sennder deploys over 40,000 trucks across Europe, with access to more than 120,000 vehicles, and has a team of over 1,000 people.
