Volvo Penta is displaying its battery energy storage system (BESS) subsystem at IAA Transportation 2026, alongside the Hivolt 380X mobile unit developed by Contour Advanced Systems. The solution targets locations with limited grid capacity or no permanent charging infrastructure, offering transport and logistics operators additional charging capacity without fixed grid connections or lengthy permitting processes. The technology can be deployed at temporary sites, events or where existing charging has been disrupted, and can supplement limited grid connections in permanent installations to support high power EV charging.
Why it matters: Mobile battery storage offers procurement teams and charge point operators a faster route to deploying high power charging without waiting for grid upgrades or civil works, addressing a key constraint in expanding EV infrastructure. The technology provides flexibility for temporary deployments and backup capacity, potentially reducing project timelines and capital costs for operators facing grid connection delays.