ENGIE Vianeo and Windrose join forces to accelerate the electrification of heavy-duty transport

ENGIE Vianeo and Windrose are joining forces to speed up the transition of heavy-duty vehicles to electric power and to decarbonize freight transport. This strategic alliance aims to facilitate the charging of Windrose’s fleet on ENGIE Vianeo’s public network as well as on jointly developed charging stations, supporting the large-scale electrification of long-distance transport.

ENGIE Vianeo and Windrose have entered into a volume agreement allowing Windrose’s electric truck fleet to access ENGIE Vianeo’s public charging network under preferential pricing conditions. Leveraging in particular the five charging stations located along the strategic Lyon–Paris logistics corridor, as well as stations currently under deployment, this partnership aims to optimize the cost per kWh compared with diesel. It therefore guarantees lower operating costs, improved budget control for transport operators, and removes one of the key barriers to the adoption of electric heavy‑duty vehicles.

The electrification of long‑distance transport requires a dense, reliable network capable of delivering very high charging power.
ENGIE Vianeo and Windrose will jointly contribute to the deployment of ultra‑fast charging infrastructure for heavy‑duty vehicles in France, Belgium, Germany, and Spain.

The partnership also includes the development of new public charging stations, notably in Onnaing (Hauts‑de‑France), near Valenciennes, where Windrose will open a nearly 100,000 m² manufacturing plant in 2027.
Strategically located close to the A2 and A23 motorways and at the gateway to Belgium, this site is set to become one of Europe’s largest charging hubs for heavy‑duty vehicles, equipped with ENGIE Vianeo charging stations directly on site.

This partnership is underpinned by a strong technological component, anticipating the scale‑up of charging infrastructure and the standardization of the MCS (Megawatt Charging System).
The deployed stations will ensure compatibility with both CCS and MCS standards, enabling immediate use of existing infrastructure while preparing for the gradual rollout of megawatt‑level charging.

Joint research and development efforts will further support this initiative, helping to drive future technological advances in electric heavy‑duty transport and to contribute to the structuring of European standards.

Didier Liautaud, Managing Director France of ENGIE Vianeo : « The decarbonization of heavy mobility is one of the greatest climate challenges in Europe. With this partnership, we are moving from a logic of experimentation to a logic of impact: making electric trucks accessible, reliable, and viable for logistics transport players. ENGIE Vianeo’s role is to create the concrete conditions for this shift.».

With this partnership, ENGIE Vianeo reaffirms its ambition to become a leading player in heavy‑duty charging across Europe, supporting the transformation of mobility use cases, vehicle fleets, and territories.
Alongside Windrose, ENGIE Vianeo is helping to build a comprehensive industrial ecosystem capable of sustainably accelerating the energy transition in freight transport and making electric heavy‑duty mobility accessible at scale across Europe.

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