Scania, Unicon and Liebherr-Mischtechnik have jointly introduced a fully electric concrete transport solution in Denmark, marking a major milestone for zero-emission construction logistics.
The project combines a battery-electric Scania truck with a fully integrated electric concrete mixer system, creating an end-to-end electric solution for one of the transport industry’s most demanding applications. The deployment demonstrates that even energy-intensive construction transport operations can move beyond pilot programs and into scalable, real-world use.
Concrete transport has traditionally been viewed as difficult to electrify because of its heavy loads, unpredictable operating conditions, and the constant energy demand required to keep concrete mixers running during transport. The new solution tackles those challenges through a carefully integrated systems approach that optimizes the truck, mixer application, and energy management together.
A key component of the vehicle is Scania’s fully integrated electric power take-off (ePTO) system, which powers the concrete drum directly from the truck’s battery pack. This eliminates the need for conventional diesel-powered auxiliary systems and enables completely emission-free operation on construction routes and urban job sites.
According to Scania, the vehicle was developed over a three-year period and engineered specifically for real-world concrete operations, including off-road driving conditions and continuous drum mixing.
The truck features up to 400 kWh of installed battery capacity and delivers an operational range of around 200 kilometres. Route simulations and energy modelling were used throughout development to ensure the vehicle could handle typical concrete distribution tasks efficiently and reliably.
The deployment is also a significant step forward for Unicon’s long-term sustainability strategy. The Danish ready-mixed concrete producer plans to expand its electric fleet rapidly in the coming years, with 10 additional electric vehicles already on order.
By 2027, Unicon expects to operate a substantially larger zero-emission fleet as part of its broader goal to achieve fully emission-free concrete transport by 2035.
The collaboration reflects the growing momentum behind the decarbonisation of construction logistics, an area that remains a major contributor to urban transport emissions. Heavy-duty electric trucks are increasingly being viewed as a viable solution not only for regional freight transport but also for specialised applications such as concrete distribution.
Scania says the project highlights how partnerships between vehicle manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and fleet operators can accelerate the transition toward sustainable transport systems. Beyond reducing emissions, electric construction vehicles can also improve working conditions through lower noise levels and reduced air pollution in densely populated urban environments.
As cities and construction companies face stricter climate targets, scalable electric transport solutions like this could play a key role in lowering the carbon footprint of the built environment while helping modernise construction logistics for the future.
