Scania has inaugurated a new R&D proving ground in Södertälje, Sweden, representing an investment of approximately SEK 975 million (around GBP 74.4 million) by the Traton Group. The 85-hectare facility was opened on October 19, 2026, with vehicles on track rather than a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Scania Consolidates EV and Autonomous Testing at New Södertälje Proving Ground
The facility adds 13 kilometres of paved roads and 4 kilometres of gravel roads, with 230,000 m² of paved test surfaces and 54,000 m² of gravel surfaces. It is designed to support testing across elect...
Scania Consolidates EV and Autonomous Testing at New Södertälje Proving Ground
The facility adds 13 kilometres of paved roads and 4 kilometres of gravel roads, with 230,000 m² of paved test surfaces and 54,000 m² of gravel surfaces. It is designed to support testing across elect...
