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Scania’s dual-mode production strategy reflects a cautious hedge against uneven EV adoption rates in European heavy freight
Scania is to invest €70m (US$81.2m) in its Angers production site in France, extending the facility and adapting assembly lines to enable electric truck production alongside combustion engine output. The investment strengthens Scania’s European industrial capacity at a time when freight electrification pace remains dependent on charging infrastructure, energy access and regulatory stability.
The Angers site, part of Scania’s industrial network for more than three decades, will retain dual-mode capability, assembling both e-trucks and combustion engine trucks. The dual-mode approach gives Scania room to adjust output as commercial EV take-up across European freight markets remains uncertain.
In a statement, Petrus Sundvall, President of Scania Production Angers, said: “This investment reflects our ambition to secure the long-term future of the Angers site while increasing its flexibility. We are preparing for the future, but we must remain able to adapt to changing volumes and market dynamics. The site will be capable of assembling both combustion engine and electric trucks, ensuring we can respond to evolving customer demand.”
Christian Levin, President and Chief Executive of Scania, added: “The transition to electrified transport is not only about vehicles. It is about creating the conditions that enable transport operators to invest with confidence. Access to charging infrastructure, renewable electricity and predictable policy frameworks will be critical to accelerating the shift. Scania is investing to support this transition, but lasting progress will depend on how quickly the entire transport ecosystem can move forward together.”
Source: Scania
