At the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Omnovia – the automotive group spun off from Continental – publicly unveiled its VDO-branded charging solutions for electric commercial vehicles. The company presented an end-to-end connected offering that ties together electric-vehicle components, charging infrastructure and digital fleet management, targeting electric trucks, buses and special-purpose vehicles, according to Chinese outlet First Electric.
Charging hardware for fleets
The VDO charging infrastructure portfolio is aimed at commercial fleets and includes both AC and DC charging stations. Products range from portable mobile chargers to high-power systems designed for fleet depots. Use cases cover electric bus yards, logistics distribution fleets, municipal service fleets, industrial fleets and corporate campuses.
On the vehicle side, Omnovia provides control units for two-way communication between the vehicle and charger, energy and charging management solutions, battery and on-board electrical system functions, plus electronic control units and vehicle integration packages. These components support both AC and DC charging and can be integrated into various commercial vehicles.
Fleet software layer
To improve fleet efficiency, Omnovia also showcased the VDO Fleet ecosystem. This platform aggregates vehicle and charging-infrastructure data, enabling real-time monitoring of charging status, energy consumption, vehicle availability and charging session details. By linking the operational readiness of charging stations within a depot, the system helps operators incorporate charging plans into daily schedules and reduce unnecessary vehicle downtime.
Omnovia said the showcase marks a step in expanding its product lineup for electric commercial vehicles and fleets. The company combines its experience in vehicle architecture, energy management, software and vehicle integration with charging infrastructure and fleet operations, offering manufacturers and operators a complete solution spanning vehicles, charging sites and digital fleet management.
Public information shows that Omnovia China traces its roots to the Continental automotive sub-group that entered the Chinese market in 1994. As of August 2026, Omnovia operates 11 production bases and five R&D centers in China, employing about 9,500 people.
