“We’re experts in vehicle charging”
Within the transport sector, the development of electrified vehicles continues steadily. In 2025, nearly 25 percent of all newly registered light commercial vehicles were battery electric.
“With our solutions, you get a safe, long-lasting charging site,” says Carl-Fredrik Gyllenhammar, who leads Holtab’s emobility initiatives.
There is strong demand for charging infrastructure from a range of industries – including builders’ merchants, supermarkets, bus operators, haulage firms and car manufacturers. Fuel stations are also rethinking their business models, shifting focus from liquid fuels to electric charging.
“Electrifying the transport and automotive industries is essential for building a more sustainable society. At Holtab, we’re proud of the knowledge we bring when it comes to charging infrastructure,” says Carl-Fredrik.
Holtab collaborates with leading brands on projects that support the growing number of electric vehicles on the road. In addition to commercial projects, we’re also involved in innovation-driven work – for instance, helping to electrify marine vessels.
High demand
Holtab’s secondary substations play a central role at charging sites, providing access to the high-voltage network. Understanding the various technical solutions and requirements of grid operators is key to ensuring a reliable site connection.
“Our customers come with different levels of expertise. Many appreciate not needing in-depth electrical knowledge – we guide them through the process. We have long-standing experience working with grid companies and understand what’s needed in this sector,” Carl-Fredrik explains.
The number of electric vehicles in Sweden has increased significantly over many years, but 2024 and 2025 have been more uncertain years, with signs of a slowdown. One contributing factor is the reduction of government incentives for plug-in vehicles.
Electrification among heavy-duty trucks continues, albeit from low levels. In 2025, 391 battery electric heavy-duty trucks over 4.25 tonnes were newly registered, compared with 369 the previous year. In total, 1,634 battery electric heavy-duty trucks are now operating on Swedish roads, according to the industry association Power Circle.
“Despite economic uncertainty and global instability, the energy transition is well underway – especially in the area of light and heavy trucks.”
Sustainable advice
Holtab not only builds and equips the secondary substation itself but also handles groundwork and site preparation. Once the secondary substation is in place, we take care of installation and commissioning, and we’re on hand afterwards for service and future upgrades.
We also offer ongoing service agreements to help ensure the equipment stays in good condition over time. Our three-tiered service plans include annual inspections and help avoid unexpected and costly downtime.
“It’s a smart way to extend the life of your secondary substation and keep operations running smoothly.”
So, what advice would you give to new and existing customers when it comes to vehicle charging?
“Be proactive and think ahead. Don’t plan too small – adoption of electric vehicles is moving quickly. It can take time to get charging infrastructure in place due to delivery lead times, permits and land-use agreements. We also offer dual-station setups, allowing customers to easily expand by adding a second secondary substation in the future. That flexibility opens up more possibilities,” Carl-Fredrik concludes.
- When 2025 is summarised, it is clear that the share of plug-in passenger cars among new registrations has reached a new record level, according to to the industry association Power Circle and its statistics report for 2025.
- After several years of rapid growth, the electrification of the transport sector slowed as global uncertainty dampened new car sales, and in 2024 the share of newly registered plug-in passenger cars declined for the first time. As 2025 is now concluded, the trend is once again pointing upwards, with plug-in vehicles accounting for 61 percent of all new passenger car registrations – the highest level to date.
- The increase is primarily driven by plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), whose share of new registrations rose significantly during the year. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) also continued to grow, albeit at a more moderate pace.
- Electrification is also continuing within freight transport, but at a different pace and under different conditions than in the passenger car market. The number of battery electric light commercial vehicles in operation has now reached 36,177. During 2025, 8,090 of all newly registered light commercial vehicles were battery electric, corresponding to 23 percent of new registrations – a slightly lower level than the year before.
- At the same time, electrification among heavy-duty trucks continues, although still from relatively low levels. During the year, 391 battery electric heavy-duty trucks over 4.25 tonnes were newly registered, compared with 369 the previous year. In total, 1,634 battery electric heavy-duty trucks are now operating on Swedish roads. The development indicates that the electrification of freight transport is gradually moving from individual pilot projects towards a broader market breakthrough.
- Public charging infrastructure has been expanded at a high pace over several years. In 2025, according to Nobil, 2,530 new public charging stations were added, providing a total of 12,989 new charging points. This represents a 38 percent increase in the number of public charging stations, which now totals 9,108. The number of charging points increased by 29 percent to a total of 58,138, of which 10,571 offer fast charging.
Holtab is proud to be a member of Power Circle, working to explore and drive the future of electrification.
Contact
Carl-Fredrik Gyllenhammar
E-Mobility
Thomas Uldbjerg
Denmark
