Scania has announced a €70 million investment in its production facility in Angers, France, as part of its strategy to accelerate the transition to electric trucks and support Europe’s sustainable transport goals.
The investment will fund the expansion of the Angers manufacturing site and the modernization of assembly lines to enable production of both battery-electric and conventional combustion-engine trucks. The EV project is designed to increase production flexibility while strengthening Scania’s industrial footprint in France.
The Angers facility has been a key part of Scania’s manufacturing network for more than 30 years, supplying vehicles to customers across France and Europe. The site has earned a reputation for strong operational performance and adaptability, making it an important contributor to Scania’s global production system.
Petrus Sundvall, President of Scania Production Angers, said the investment will help secure the long-term future of the facility while enhancing its ability to respond to changing market conditions. The upgraded plant will be capable of assembling both electric and diesel-powered trucks, allowing Scania to adjust production according to customer demand.
Scania President and CEO Christian Levin emphasized that the shift to electrified transport extends beyond vehicle manufacturing. He noted that the widespread adoption of electric trucks will depend on the availability of charging infrastructure, renewable energy supplies, and supportive regulatory policies that provide confidence for transport operators to invest.
The investment aligns with Europe’s climate objectives, which require significant reductions in emissions from the road transport sector. Achieving these goals will require collaboration across the transport ecosystem, including vehicle manufacturers, logistics companies, energy providers, infrastructure developers, and policymakers.
Scania has made several major investments in recent years to expand its electric vehicle manufacturing capacity, battery production capabilities, and global industrial footprint as part of its long-term electrification strategy.
One of Scania’s most significant investments was the construction of a battery assembly plant in Sodertalje, Sweden. Announced in 2020, the project involved an investment of more than SEK 1 billion and included an 18,000-square-meter facility dedicated to assembling battery modules and packs for electric trucks and buses. The plant was developed in partnership with battery supplier Northvolt and became a key part of Scania’s heavy vehicle electrification roadmap.
In 2023, Scania officially inaugurated the Sodertalje battery assembly facility. The highly automated plant employs around 550 workers and is located next to a redesigned chassis production line that supports large-scale manufacturing of electric vehicles. The investment was later expanded to approximately SEK 1.5 billion, reflecting Scania’s increasing focus on battery-electric truck production.
Scania has also expanded its global manufacturing network to support future growth. In 2025, the company prepared to launch a €2 billion production hub in Rugao, China, which is expected to become Scania’s third major global manufacturing base after Sweden and Brazil. The facility is designed to eventually produce up to 50,000 vehicles annually, significantly increasing Scania’s manufacturing capacity in Asia.
Alongside its China expansion, Scania announced a new four-year investment cycle in Brazil worth 2 billion reais (about $350 million) through 2028. Part of the funding is directed toward clean transportation technologies, electrification initiatives, and production upgrades aimed at supporting the company’s sustainability goals.
Scania has also strengthened its battery ecosystem through strategic investments and acquisitions. The company invested in Northvolt’s battery manufacturing initiatives and later acquired Northvolt Systems Industrial, the heavy-industry battery division, to secure battery technology expertise, production assets, and supply chain resilience for future electric truck programs.
The newly announced €70 million investment in Angers, France, builds on these earlier projects by expanding electric truck production capacity in Europe and enabling the site to manufacture both electric and combustion-engine vehicles. The investment further strengthens Scania’s strategy of developing flexible manufacturing systems capable of supporting the growing demand for zero-emission heavy transport.
BABURAJAN KIZHAKEDATH
