Limited grid capacity and charging infrastructure remain challenges in the transition to zero-emission transport. At IAA Transportation 2026, Volvo Penta is showcasing how mobile battery energy storage can help bridge this gap by delivering reliable power where and when it is needed.
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Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem is built on proven Volvo Group battery technology.
Volvo Penta is exhibiting alongside fellow Volvo Group company Volvo Trucks. At its stand, the company is showing its BESS subsystem alongside the Hivolt 380X, a complete, ready-to-deploy mobile BESS unit developed by Contour Advanced Systems and built around Volvo Penta’s battery technology.
For transport and logistics operators, mobile battery-powered charging units can help shorten deployment timelines and support fast-charging needs without relying solely on fixed grid connections, lengthy permitting processes or civil works.
“Reliable power infrastructure is critical to the transition toward zero-emission transport,” said Tommi Wulff, Sales and Business Development Manager at Volvo Penta. “Battery energy storage can help bring fast charging to locations where grid capacity is limited or permanent infrastructure is not yet in place. At IAA Transportation, we are showing how Volvo Penta can support this transition by providing a proven, scalable BESS subsystem that our partners can build into complete charging and energy storage systems.”
Supporting fast charging where grid capacity is limited
Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem is built on proven Volvo Group battery technology from on- and off-highway vehicles and engineered for the demands of continuous, heavy-duty use. The subsystem combines a high energy-density battery pack with a favorable C-rate for fast charging and discharging, supported by a robust battery management system for performance, longevity, and cybersecurity.
It can provide flexible charging capacity for temporary locations, events, or exceptional situations where charging is unavailable or disrupted. In fixed installations, battery energy storage can also help boost limited grid connections and support high-power EV charging where demand is high.
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Mobile battery energy storage can help bring fast charging to locations where grid capacity is limited.
Built through partnership
Collaboration is central to Volvo Penta’s approach. By providing proven Volvo Group battery technology, a scalable BESS subsystem and application expertise, Volvo Penta gives partners a strong foundation for complete energy storage solutions. This partnership model helps customers turn core energy storage technology into field-ready systems designed around specific markets, applications, and operating needs.“Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem gives us a proven battery foundation for the Hivolt 380X,” said Jacco Lemmen, Business Development Manager at Contour Advanced Systems. “By combining Volvo Penta’s technology with our system integration and manufacturing expertise, we are showcasing a solution designed and made in Europe, with European components and software, and built around shared values of safety, quality and cooperation.”
Volvo Penta is exhibiting at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany, from September 15–20, in Hall 11, Stand F31.