Electrifying the Future of Heavy Transport
At Potenvia, we’re re-engineering how heavy transport connects to the grid. Our mission is to enable the accessibility of compact and efficient power through direct-to-grid technology, removing the need for bulky, costly substations.
Our innovation delivers megawatt charging that’s dramatically smaller and more efficient — a 95% footprint reduction and 73% cut in waste energy. This technology tackles one of the hardest challenges in decarbonising freight and logistics, directly supporting the transition to net zero.
Our vision is simple but bold: to become the number one choice for powering megawatt charging of electric trucks across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Potenvia brings together deep expertise in high-voltage systems, power electronics and vehicle electrification to deliver scalable solutions with measurable carbon impact.
We Solve the Fleet Operator's
Problem in Installing Megawatt Chargers
"I want to accelerate the transition to zero emissions whilst achieving fast megawatt charging, but I’m concerned about
the cost of a major site overhaul, the footprint required & achieving the lowest operational costs"
Infrastructure Costs
- High capital costs for a substation & power cabinets
- High installation costs due to complexity
Site Constraints
- Large space requirement for substation & power cabinets
- >12 months planning approval & lengthy substation lead-time
- Desire to charge during load / unload – “charge while work”
Operational Cost
Impact on Profits
- Lower operational costs need to compensate high vehicle cost
- Charging efficiency of 96.2%* means 3.8% of energy is wasted
“Space restrictions at depots remain a persistent challenge. Few depot-based charging models effectively address this issue” eFREIGHT 2030: Business Model Options & Considerations for Depot-Based Charging
The Challenges of Megawatt
Charging Solved by Potenvia
| Conventional Technology | Potenvia Direct To Grid | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Path | Grid -> Substation -> Power cabinets -> Charger -> Vehicle |
Grid -> Charger -> Vehicle |
| Extra Equipment Needed | Local substation, step-down transformers, bulky power cabinets |
None )nuilt-in conversion allows direct link) |
| Physical Footprint | Large - substations & cabinets take up container-sized space |
Small - compact charger units only |
| Efficiency | 96.2%* (3.8% energy lost in conversions) |
>99% possible (fewer conversion steps) |
| Cost | High (substations, cabinets, lengthy install) |
Lower (less hardware, simpler install) |
| Best for | Conventional fast megawatt charging today |
Next-generation compact, efficient megawatt charging |
*Best efficiency claimed by megawatt charger manufacturers is 97.5% x best substation efficiency of 98.7%