Portuguese charging solutions provider i-charging has documented exceptional reliability results from a commercial fleet deployment in Switzerland, demonstrating that heavy-duty electric vehicle infrastructure can achieve near-perfect operational availability when properly engineered for specific use cases.
The 18-month deployment at Swisspor Romandie SA features i-charging’s blueberry charger supporting a Scania electric truck used for daily delivery operations across Switzerland. The installation has recorded 99.96% operational availability in 2025, with energy delivery growing from 1.6 MWh in 2023 to 58.3 MWh in 2025.
Highlights
- i-charging’s blueberry charger achieved 99.96% uptime over 10 months in 2025, with just 0.04% downtime supporting Swisspor Romandie’s Scania electric truck.
- Energy delivery increased more than 3,500% over two years, rising from 1.6 MWh in 2023 to 58.3 MWh in 2025.
- Overnight battery conditioning capability distinguishes the installation, maintaining optimal battery temperature during non-operational hours—a feature other suppliers reportedly deemed unfeasible.
- Peak utilization reached 40+ charging sessions per day, regularly delivering more than 400 kWh daily to support tight delivery schedules.
Operational Requirements Drove Custom Solution
Swisspor Romandie SA required a charging solution capable of supporting demanding daily operations. The company’s Scania electric truck operates on tight delivery schedules across Switzerland, requiring multiple charging sessions during peak periods and overnight battery conditioning to maintain optimal temperature per Scania’s battery management recommendations.
According to i-charging, other suppliers indicated that certain requirements—particularly overnight battery conditioning—were not technically feasible. The company developed a customized blueberry installation with remote monitoring through its my.i-charging platform for proactive maintenance.
Performance Metrics Exceed Expectations
The deployment has become one of the highest-performing chargers in i-charging’s global network. Key performance indicators include:
- Reliability: 99.96% operational availability (2025 year-to-date)
- Downtime: 0.04% across 10 months
- Average occupancy: 28.19%
- Peak sessions: 40+ charging sessions on high-demand days
- Daily energy delivery: Regular output exceeding 400 kWh
Energy Delivery Growth
Annual energy throughput has increased substantially since installation:
- 2023: 1.6 MWh
- 2024: 22.3 MWh
- 2025: 58.3 MWh
Customer Assessment
Anthony Grandjean, Communications Officer at Swisspor Romandie SA, confirmed the deployment has met operational requirements.
“Our experience with i-charging’s blueberry has been very positive,” Grandjean stated. “Beyond its great ease of use and consistently solid performance, we particularly appreciate its ability to maintain the truck battery at optimal temperature overnight. This is critical for our daily delivery schedule and for ensuring efficient battery use according to Scania’s recommendations—an advantage that i-charging has been able to guarantee.”
Grandjean noted that competing suppliers had indicated overnight battery conditioning was not achievable. “Other charging station suppliers clearly told us this was not possible.”
Environmental Considerations
Based on 2025 energy delivery of 53.8 MWh, i-charging estimates significant carbon reduction compared to conventional diesel truck operations. Actual environmental impact varies based on vehicle usage patterns, replaced vehicle specifications, and local electricity grid carbon intensity.
Technical Specifications
- Charger model: blueberry
- Vehicle: Scania BEV electric truck
- Location: Châtel-St-Denis, Switzerland
- Installation date: 2023
- Monitoring: my.i-charging platform with remote diagnostics
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