Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) / Fleet Owners What is the size of your fleet?(Required) How many of your trucks are owned vs. leased?(Required) Do you work with subcontractors?(Required) Does your company own logistic site(s) or are you renting them?(Required) Do you operate a mixed fleet of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and battery electric vehicles (BEVs)?(Required) What percentage of your fleet is electric?(Required) Does your logistic site(s) offer charging options for BE-HDV?(Required) What types of truck chargers do you currently have on your site(s)?(Required) (Select all that apply)
Do you charge both HDVs and LDVs at your site(s)?(Required) You said your organization have no plans for charging infrastructure development. For which for reasons?(Required) (Select all that apply)
You said your organization have no electric trucks. For which for reasons?(Required) (Select all that apply)
What were the main constraints at your logistics sites while installing charging infrastructure?(Required) (Select all that apply)
Operational/logistics questions: What kind of missions does your company carry out?(Required) (Select all that apply.)
Which kind of loads and product groups do you transport?(Required) How are these missions carried out(Required) (Select all that apply.)
What is the average distance for each mission type?
Please define the average km ranges for each mission type
Do you have a dedicated home depots for your fleets?(Required) Which types of missions is you EV fleet currently doing?(Required)
Charging infrastructure/site requirements Which types of charging location are the most important for your operations(Required) (select the most important 3)
What percentage of your fleet's daily energy requirements could be met by depot-based charging vs. Public/en-route charging?(Required) Would it be acceptable for you to charge longer than 45 minutes and to lose operational efficiency?(Required) Do you require chargers that can handle both HDVs and E-trailers at the same site?(Required) Real-time display of charging rates on site(Required) Safe and secure parking area(Required) Low waiting times(Required) Low charging prices(Required) Renewable energy mix on site(Required) Charging slot reservation system in place(Required) Is part of a network of charging points connected to a specific EMP to which the company is connected to(Required) After charging is finished and there is a remaining rest period, the driver will move the truck from the charging point to a parking lot(Required) The driver will stay in the cabin while the truck is undergoing fast charging(Required) The driver will stay in the cabin while the truck is undergoing overnight charging(Required)
Reservation and payment system Do you currently use a reservation system to book charging slots at public or private hubs?(Required) Who will most likely make charge point reservations:(Required) How far in advance do you typically reserve charging slots?(Required) As transient driver (so who did not book a charging slot), which situation would you prefer, when arriving at a charging site that has reached the power capacity limit:(Required)
Fleet Management integration How are you currently scheduling the charging events of your EV fleet?(Required) How do you currently estimate the energy consumption of a vehicle for an upcoming route?(Required) Would you consider integrating your FMS with an open platform to optimize route planning based on real-time charging infrastructure availability?(Required) Would you consider using a tool to understand where the optimal en-route charging locations for your fleet may be?(Required) We are talking about a tool to plan new charging infrastructure
Located to align with regulatory 45-minute break(Required) Located to minimise en-route charging needs(Required) Located to enable return to depot with SOC contingency (e.g. 30% SOC)(Required) Located to minimise costs of charging(Required)
Business needs and Model preferences What pricing model work best for your operations?(Required) Would you prefer fixed pricing at public hubs based on your internal tariff (i.e. “pass-through/bring your own electricity” model)(Required) Would you accept to pay a premium based on the type of BEV charger? (I.e. fast, ultra-fast DC and MSC charging as premium services compared to lower power charging)(Required) What is the maximum acceptable ROI timeframe for investing in charging infrastructure at your depots?(Required) Would you consider participating in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) programs to reduce costs or generate revenue during idle times?(Required) Would you be willing to share charging infrastructure with other fleets at your depots to reduce costs?(Required)
Future investments Do you plan to expand your BEV fleet within the next 5 years?(Required) Do you believe your company can transition to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) in the next 10-15 years?(Required) Are you investigating other ways to lower the emissions of your transports?(Required) Would you consider partnering with other logistics service providers to co-fund fast-charging infrastructure?(Required) Are there specific regions or corridors where public fast-charging hubs are urgently needed to support your operations?(Required) Do you foresee megawatt-scale chargers becoming essential for long-haul operations in the next 5 years?
Charging Point Operators (CPO) Where are located your charging hubs?(Required) Do you own the land where your site is/are located?(Required) Would you consider using a tool to identify the optimal locations for new charging infrastructure?(Required) Located to maximise utilisation / profit(Required) Located to maximise possible on-site energy storage (i.e. BESS with solar)(Required) Located to maximise possible shared-use with other modes(Required) Is your organization also a Logistics Service Provider or Site Owner (e.g. terminal operator, warehouse manager, fleet owner etc.)?(Required)
Please go back and select also Logistics Service Provider or Site Owner in the previous page!
Sites lay out Are your hubs designed specifically for HDVs, LDVs, or both?(Required) Did you consider modularity of equipment and spaces (e.g. chargers, batteries, transformators) for scaling up as demand increases at a hub?(Required) Which type of site layout would you prefer for a megawatt charging station?(Required) Do you offer covered charging spaces for truck and trailer (roof)?(Required) Is there a waiting/cueing area for trucks to wait at before charging?(Required) Do you integrate Renewable Energy Sources (RES) like solar canopies into hub design?(Required) Why did you decide to invest in RES?(Required) Do you allow overnight charging at your premises?(Required)
Surveillance and access control Is the access to your charging site integrated with a reservation tool/platform?(Required) Is there any physical barrier at the satellite/charging point to ensure the availability of a reserved charging slot?(Required) How far in advance can customers reserve charging slots at your hubs?(Required) Real-time availability updates(Required) Notifications/reminders for reserved slots(Required) Automated scheduling based on fleet needs(Required) Do you charge additional fees for reserved slots compared to transient (not booking) customers using available chargers?(Required) How often do customers cancel or modify reservations at your hubs?(Required) Does this impact operational efficiency or revenue streams significantly?(Required)
Hardware requirements What charging power (charging speeds) is available at your site(s)?(Required) Select all that apply
Which criterias did you take into consideration to find an optimal location for a MCS?(Required) Do you plan to install MCS infrastructure in the future?(Required)
Energy management and grid connection Would you consider the possibility to share energy with nearby locations (such as logistics terminals, truck stops, depots for overnight charging and carparks) to achieve positive synergies?(Required) Have you faced grid capacity constraints when installing new hubs or while expanding existing ones?(Required) What percentage of total project costs typically goes toward permitting and grid connection fees when deploying new hubs?(Required) Have you collaborated with DSOs during the permitting process to streamline grid connection approvals?(Required) Are there specific regulatory barriers that hinder the deployment of fast chargers at your sites?(Required) Would you benefit from a standardized permitting framework across nations to simplify deployment processes?(Required) To which extent does the energy management of your sites considers external factors that might be predicted, e.g., future solar power, electricity price, or charging demand?(Required)
Business requirements What pricing models do you offer to customers at your hubs currently:(Required) What additional revenue streams do you foresee for MCS hubs?(Required) How do you finance your investment costs for new infrastructure?(Required) What are in your opinion key challenges to be addressed to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at your site(s)?(Required)
Secure Parking Owners Are any of these facilities equipped with charging infrastructure?(Required) Why none of your facilities is equipped with charging infrastructure?(Required) What charging power (charging speeds) is available at your site(s)?(Required) Select all that apply
What charging power (charging speeds) will be available at your site(s)?(Required) Select all that apply
Are your charging hubs designed specifically for HDVs, LDVs, or both?(Required) Are these chargers used primarily for overnight charging or also for fast en-route charging?(Required) Do your secure parking facilities offer additional amenities such as driver rest areas or restaurants?(Required)
Logistics site owners Are these facilities owned or leased?(Required) Are any of your facilities equipped with charging infrastructure?(Required) Why none of your facilities is equipped with charging infrastructure?(Required) Are renewable electricity production assets (PV panels and wind turbines) installed at your logistic sites?(Required) What charging power (charging speeds) is available at your site(s)?(Required) Select all that apply
Are your charging hubs designed specifically for HDVs, LDVs, or both?(Required) What is the primary use case of your charging infrastructure?(Required) Are there space constraints at your logistics site(s) that limit the installation of additional chargers or other infrastructure upgrades?(Required) Are you planning to install any ultra-fast charger in the next 3 years?(Required) Would the grid connection of your logistic site(s) limit the number of chargers and charging power that could be installed?(Required) Are you aware of any public, national or EU funding schemes for the installation of fast-charging infrastructure?(Required)
Truck manufacturers & OEMs Do you currently sell trucks compatible to megawatt charging systems (MCS)?(Required) Are your MCS-compatible trucks designed for specific use cases (e.g., long-haul transport, regional missions, urban delivery, HCT, etc.)?(Required) Would you consider in the future retrofitting existing BEV trucks towards MCS?(Required) For which reasons you are against retrofitting?(Required) Will MCS deployment influence the truck battery/design?(Required) Are there any programmes dedicated to accelerating MCS-compatible BEV trucks market uptake?(Required) Would you consider in the future different types of contracts for MCS-compatible truck models (incentives, extended battery warranty, etc.)?(Required)
Current and future BEV sales What challenges do you foresee in achieving these sales targets? (Select all that apply) In order to promote EV sales, do you collaborate with CPOs, charging equipment providers, energy providers, trailer manufacturers, regulatory institutions or LSPs?(Required) For which purposes? (Select all that apply)
Do you think that MCS infrastructure is key to push BEV-HDVs deployment?(Required) Which instruments would be more beneficial to push electrification of road transport forward?(Required)
Distribution System Operators (DSOs) Located to maximise corridors suitable for electric trucks(Required) What is your organisation's experience when it comes to fast charging infrastructure ?(Required) Should MCS hubs be designed to support bidirectional charging (V2G) from day one?(Required)
Grid capacity and constraints How would you describe the current capacity of your grid to support Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS)?(Required) Are there specific areas in your network where grid capacity is particularly limited for MCS deployment?(Required) Do you have a forecasting model for future electricity demand that includes the impact of electric HDVs?(Required) Which strategies are you considering or implementing to manage increased charging demand from fast-charging infrastructure?(Required)
Grid connection process Have you faced challenges in providing grid connections for high-power chargers (>350 kW)?(Required) What is the average timeline for approving a grid connection request for high-power charging infrastructure in your service area (>350 kW)?(Required) What are the main bottlenecks in the permitting process for new grid connections?(Required) (Select all that apply)
Have you implemented strategies to reduce grid connection approval times?(Required) (Select all that apply)
How do you prioritize grid upgrade projects when multiple CPOs request connections in the same region?(Required) Can you (as DSO) mandate a communication connection, like OpenADR, with the operator of a charging hub to reduce the available energy for the charging hub when required?(Required)
Location and power availability tools Do you use digital tools or platforms to provide real-time data on available grid capacity?(Required) How accessible are these maps to stakeholders?(Required) How frequently do you update grid capacity maps/databases to reflect current availability?(Required) Do you have tools or models to assess the impact of new MCS on the grid?(Required) Would you consider using a tool to identify the optimal locations for new infrastructure to help understand where future grid demand may be located?(Required) Located to maximise corridors suitable for electric trucks(Required) Located to minimise grid connection or upgrade requirements(Required) Located to maximise possible shared-use with other modes(Required)
Collaboration and data sharing How early do you engage with CPOs during charging hub planning?(Required) Are there standardized guidelines for CPOs to follow when requesting grid connections?(Required) What joint initiatives exist with CPOs to align infrastructure deployment with grid capacity?(Required)
Future outlook
Commercial models
Transmission System Operators (TSOs) What is your organisation's experience with integrating BE-HDVs charging infrastructure or accommodate extra capacity required for fast charging deployment?(Required)
Grid capacity and stability In your opinion, how significant will be the expected impact of the fast-charging stations deployments on the grid?(Required) Are there specific regions or corridors where the transmission grid might face challenges due, for example, to high concentrations of fast-charging hubs?(Required) What measures are you taking or planning to ensure grid stability with the anticipated increase in energy demand? Select all that apply
Do you currently engage with DSOs to pre-identify locations along motorways/corridors where the high voltage grid connection may be available or may be easily extended?(Required)
Planning and forecasting Do you collaborate with national or regional planning authorities to integrate fast-charging infrastructure into existing energy infrastructure plans?(Required)
Regulatory and policy aspects
Collaboration with Stakeholders Would you support initiatives for data sharing or joint planning tools to optimize fast-charging infrastructure locations across the grid?(Required)
Charging infrastructure suppliers Have you developed or are you developing Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS)?(Required) What is the current status?(Required) Is your company thinking on a evolution / increase of power as the market progresses?(Required) Do you currently offer charging solutions specifically designed for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs) or for mixed use (HDVs and passenger cars)?(Required) Does your MCS equipment comply with the following standards? (Select all that apply)
Can your charging stations support multiple charging points simultaneously?(Required)
Market and demand
Challenges and barriers Are there any supply chain constraints affecting the production of MCS chargers (e.g., component shortages)?(Required)
Collaboration and Partnerships In order to promote MCS chargers' adoption, do you collaborate with Charge Point Operators (CPOs), grid operators, trailer manufacturers, regulatory institutions, LSPs or vehicle manufacturers?(Required) For which purposes?(Required)
Future outlook
Policymakers and Government bodies Which of the following best describes your organization's role in the deployment of charging infrastructure for HDVs?(Required) What percentage of government funding is specifically allocated to support HDV charging infrastructure development?(Required)
Current policies and plans Does your organization have policies or regulations in place for the following areas related to HDV charging infrastructure?(Required) (Select all that apply)
Are there specific targets or timelines set for the deployment of ultra-fast charging infrastructure for HDVs (including MCS) in your jurisdiction?((Required) Do these targets include specific geographical distribution requirements to ensure equitable access to charging infrastructure?(Required) Which of the following strategies is your organization implementing to accelerate investments in the grid to suppor HDV charging?(Required) (Select all that apply)
How frequently do you review and update your policies related to HDV charging infrastructure?(Required)
Challenges and barriers What is the average time required to complete permitting processes for new HDV charging infrastructure in your jurisdiction?(Required) What regulatory frameworks are you developing to address cybersecurity requirements for charging infrastructure?(Required)
Grid capacity and management Does your organization support or require the development of detailed, digital grid hosting capacity maps to facilitate the planning of new charging infrastructure?(Required) Do these maps take into consideration grid reinforcements plans?(Required) Would you consider using a tool to identify the optimal locations for new charging infrastructure?(Required) Located to maximise corridors suitable for electric trucks(Required) Located to minimise grid connection or upgrade requirements(Required) Located to maximise possible shared-use with other modes(Required) Located to minimise waiting times(Required) Located to minimise costs to operators(Required) Which of the following measures does your organization have in place to empower DSOs for proactive grid investments?(Required) (Select all that apply)
Does your organization have mechanisms in place to ensure that CPOs receive a fair and predictable return on investment for grid reinforcements(Required) What policy measures are you implementing to enhance the climate resilience of charging infrastructure?(Required)
Collaboration and coordination What policy mechanisms exist to ensure that small and medium-sized businesses can participate in the HDV charging infrastructure market?(Required) Are there efforts to standardize application processes for grid connections across different regions or member states?
Policy recommendations What is your view on classifying HDV charging infrastructure as "critical infrastructure" to fast-track planning and permitting processes?(Required) Which of the following adjustments to grid connection prioritization would you support?(Required) (Select all that apply)
Would you support an update of current regulations on driving time and rest periods to adapt them to BEVs operations (i.e. mandatory breaks and daily rest vs charging time)?(Required) What long-term economic benefits do you anticipate from wide-scale deployment of HDV charging infrastructure?(Required) (Select all that apply)
Energy and pricing Are there policies or incentives in place to encourage the integration of renewable energy sources with charging infrastructure?(Required) Which incentives? (Select all that apply)
Does your organization promote smart charging practices?(Required) Through which methods? (Select all that apply)
What data do you collect to measure the effectiveness of your HDV charging infrastructure policies?(Required)
Future Outlook Which of the following strategies is your organization pursuing to ensure grid readiness for HDV charging demand?(Required) (Select all that apply)
Are there any upcoming legislative or regulatory changes that will impact the deployment of MCS for HDVs?(Required)
National/EU Industry Associations What is the primary focus of your association? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following areas is your association's primary focus for promoting electric mobility? (Select all that apply)
How many members does your association represent?(Required) What percentage of your members are actively involved in HDV electrification projects?(Required) According to your members, which of the following are the top three barriers to deploying ultra-fast charging infrastructure (including Megawatt Charging Systems)(Required) (Select max 3)
How do your members view the transition timeline to electric HDVs?(Required) Which of the following policy measures do you believe are essential to accelerate the transition to zero-emission HDVs?(Required) (Select all that apply)
How do you engage with policymakers to influence charging infrastructure development?(Required) Is your association involved in any joint initiatives or projects to promote MCS deployment?(Required) What are your members' expectations regarding standardization of MCS technology?(Required) What level of concern do your members express about climate impacts on charging infrastructure? How does your association support smaller members in participating in the HDV charging market?(Required) 
