Electric Power Solutions

When it comes to the initial investment, then in many cases yes – it can add cost up front. But when looking at total cost of ownership and running operational costs, savings from reduced fuel costs add up quickly. Additional cost can also be offset by allowing downsized solutions – e.g. by choosing a smaller ICE-engine in a hybrid solution without compromising on performance.

Both, in fact. Because even if it may feel counterintuitive, in many ways they go hand in hand. Do you want even more power than our most powerful V8? Add an electric motor in hybrid configuration, and the result can be immediate, and  without needing a full equipment redesign for a dual ICE-engine configuration.

But at the same time, in any situation where you are not constantly operating at maximum power, adding the electric machine can allow your ICE-engine to run less, with lower fuel consumption and emissions as a result. And if you are happy with your current performance levels, you can now achieve the same by downsizing to a more fuel efficient powertrain – with the same results.

Yes, and no. While a hybrid powertrain does add complexity, it also adds redundancy. Our hybrid powertrains can for example decouple the electric machine from the ICE-engine and run it independently to keep your equipment or vehicle in operation under pure battery power for a while. And with all components coming from Scania as a complete solution – you can also trust that we take full responsibility to keep every part of it operating at peak performance.

For maintenance of the ICE-part of the powertrain, of course – we use our standard Scania engines with standardised parts and components. Working safely on the electric components however requires high-voltage certifications, and that’s something we can help you with.

Scania's quality track record comes from never doing something we don't know we can do at the highest possible quality and reliability. This goes for electric power as well. We also take full responsibility for the full solution, not just ICE engine, e-machines and batteries by themselves – but how it all works together. With engine and battery management systems, charging systems and strategies as well as the digital services that let you have full control.