Founder Stories - eHaul
Founder Stories - eHaul
Inspiring stories, bold decisions, challenges and valuable learnings: Hear first-hand what founders have experienced and learned along their journey.
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Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: German
How can heavy-duty transport be electrified without trucks having to spend hours charging? E▪︎HAUL is developing a solution: fully automated battery swap stations that can replace the battery of a heavy-duty electric truck in less than five minutes. By separating charging from driving time, the technology aims to make electric trucks more efficient and attractive for long-haul transport.
What started as a research project at TU Berlin became the startup E▪︎HAUL in 2024. After two years of real-world testing, the company is now taking the next step: scaling the technology and bringing it to commercial application. In 2026, DIN SPEC 91533 was published, establishing a standard for battery swapping in heavy-duty electric trucks and paving the way for cross-manufacturer compatibility.
In their Founder Story, the E▪︎HAUL team shares what it takes to turn research into a deep-tech startup, the challenges of bringing an innovative technology from the lab into real-world operations, and why the mobility transition requires not only new vehicles but also new infrastructure.
What started as a research project at TU Berlin became the startup E▪︎HAUL in 2024. After two years of real-world testing, the company is now taking the next step: scaling the technology and bringing it to commercial application. In 2026, DIN SPEC 91533 was published, establishing a standard for battery swapping in heavy-duty electric trucks and paving the way for cross-manufacturer compatibility.
In their Founder Story, the E▪︎HAUL team shares what it takes to turn research into a deep-tech startup, the challenges of bringing an innovative technology from the lab into real-world operations, and why the mobility transition requires not only new vehicles but also new infrastructure.
From research to startup: How a TU Berlin research project became a deep-tech startup.
Innovation in practice: What it takes to move a new technology from development into real-world operations.
Rethinking charging: How battery swapping can dramatically reduce charging downtime and enable electric long-haul transport.
Building an ecosystem: Why standards and collaboration across the industry are essential for scaling new technologies.
From prototype to scale: The challenges of turning a successful prototype into a commercial solution.
The future of freight: How new infrastructure can help make heavy-duty transport more sustainable and efficient.
Innovation in practice: What it takes to move a new technology from development into real-world operations.
Rethinking charging: How battery swapping can dramatically reduce charging downtime and enable electric long-haul transport.
Building an ecosystem: Why standards and collaboration across the industry are essential for scaling new technologies.
From prototype to scale: The challenges of turning a successful prototype into a commercial solution.
The future of freight: How new infrastructure can help make heavy-duty transport more sustainable and efficient.
