A technical milestone with a future – the opening of Kölliken Nord
OnMay 15, 2025, history was made in Kölliken Nord: with the grand opening of the first fast-charging station for electric trucks on the A1, SOCAR is sending a clear signal for the future of electrified heavy-duty transport. Around 60 guests from politics, administration, and the energy and transport industries gathered in perfect spring weather – including numerous media representatives. The event not only provided an opportunity for exchange and networking, but also marked the official start of a new era in the logistics sector.
A location with a signal effect – also for CLEMAP
Thenew charging stations with a capacity of up to 400 kW are optimally designed to meet the needs of electric trucks. Strategically located on one of Switzerland's most important transport axes, Kölliken Nord is becoming a central hub for emission-free freight transport. CLEMAP is delighted to be providing technological support for this ambitious project: our intelligent metering and energy management solutions provide the necessary transparency regarding energy flows, enable load management, and thus create the basis for efficient, economical, and grid-compatible operation of the charging infrastructure.
Anchoring, change, and international perspective
At the official opening, Matthias Eisenhauer, Director of Retail at SOCAR Energy Switzerland, described the station in his welcome speech as an important building block in the planned charging network. Mirjam Bossard, Vice President of the Kölliken Municipal Council, emphasized the importance of local anchoring, entrepreneurial commitment, and reliable cooperation between public and private actors in her subsequent welcoming address. Ambassador Fuad Isgandarov followed up on this, placing SOCAR's commitment in a broader context: the company, once a traditional fuel supplier, is now actively contributing to the transformation of mobility – thus reflecting the transformative development direction of Azerbaijan itself.
From words to action
The discussion was followed by the practical part: the commissioning of the new fast-charging station. The moment when the first electric truck was charged at the Kölliken Nord station was watched with great interest by the guests—both as a technical milestone and as a visible symbol of what is actually possible.
For CLEMAP, Kölliken Nord is a successful example of how intelligent load management can be a central element of the transport revolution. Projects like this build trust—not only among transport companies, but also among energy suppliers, network operators, and politicians.
CLEMAP load management controls the Alpitronic charging stations via the Modbus TCP interface. The operator SOCAR can remotely monitor and adjust the status of the charging stations, the charging processes, and the performance data. Load management makes it possible to avoid peak loads, distribute charging power optimally among the charging points, and, if necessary,charging stations in load management.
A start with substance
The opening in Kölliken was more than a symbolic act. It showed what is possible when companies, authorities, and politicians work together in a targeted manner—and that progress can also be seen in heavy goods transport. The opening in Kölliken was not the goal, but the beginning. SOCAR is already planning further locations, and CLEMAP will continue to provide support with digital solutions. Because only when data, infrastructure, and energy interact intelligently will the ramp-up of electric mobility in heavy goods transport succeed – pragmatically, efficiently, and scalably.