In this research project, led by Linköping University and funded by Triple F, we investigate how different stakeholders can collaborate to enable large-scale electrification of freight transport in Sweden. At the centre of this study is a key role: the Charge Point Operator (CPO) – the actor responsible for the operation and availability of charging infrastructure. CPOs serve as a bridge between the logistics and energy sectors. This role can be taken on by various actors, including energy companies, grid owners, or logistics firms. Today, there is a lack of knowledge about how such collaborations should be structured in practice and how the choice of CPO affects cooperation. This is where our project comes in.
Freight transport accounts for a significant share of Sweden’s climate emissions. Despite technological progress, electrification is progressing slowly, partly due to uncertainties around charging infrastructure and the division of responsibilities. By clarifying roles, resources, and forms of collaboration, we aim to encourage more actors to take the leap – and to accelerate the transition.
Project aim
The project aims to:
- Explore how different actors – from energy companies to haulage firms – can assume the role of CPO, and what opportunities and challenges this entails.
- Develop frameworks and tools to help companies understand and navigate the CPO role.
- Identify the types of collaboration required to ensure electrification is efficient, sustainable, and scalable.
- Learn from international examples to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness in a globally expanding market.
Through interviews, workshops, and international comparisons, we generate new knowledge that can be applied in practice – both by companies looking to take on the CPO role and by those needing to collaborate with one.
Project details
- Project period: September 2025 – February 2027
- Total budget: SEK 1,325,000
- Project lead: Linköping University
- Partners: DB Schenker, Rusta AB, Skövde Energi, GITO, Logistikia
