Megawatt charging is no longer a roadmap item
For years, the Megawatt Charging System was something to watch. Fleet operators held off: waiting for the standard to be finalised, for compatible trucks to arrive, for hardware to actually ship. That moment has passed.
IEC TS 63379:2026 is published. Commercial MCS sites are live across Europe. Kempower, Alpitronic and Ekoenergetyka are delivering systems. OEMs — Traton, Volvo, Daimler Truck — are actively developing compatible vehicles. The question facing depot operators today is not whether to act. It is how to plan.
Ten times the power of CCS
MCS is a DC fast-charging standard developed by CharIN, the organisation behind CCS. Today's systems exceed 1 MW. The standard is built for future systems reaching up to 3.75 MW (3,000 A at 1,250 V DC) — roughly ten times the output of the fastest CCS chargers available now.
What that means in practice: an electric truck with a 600 kWh battery takes on enough charge for another run within a single 45-minute driver break. For depot operators managing fixed charging windows, that changes the economics entirely. The same applies to motorway charging corridors.
Like CCS, MCS supports Plug & Charge — automatic identification between vehicle and charger, no card or app required. The standard is also designed for bidirectional charging (V2G).
Three manufacturers, hardware available now
Powerland works closely with leading charging hardware manufacturers. Three of them have MCS systems ready to deploy.
Kempower Mega Satellite
Kempower was first to market. The world's first public MCS charging session took place in August 2025 at a logistics operator in Norrköping, Sweden. Commercial sites are now running in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Their Mega Satellite Flex combines MCS up to 1.2 MW and CCS up to 560 kW in a single dispenser, available in Europe from July 2026.
Alpitronic HYC1000
Launched in February 2025, the HYC1000 is Alpitronic's first megawatt charging system. Its distributed architecture separates the power cabinet from the dispensers: up to four dispensers, eight vehicles simultaneously, CCS and MCS, up to 1,000 kW total. First deliveries took place in the second half of 2025.
Ekoenergetyka SAT 1500 MCS
The SAT 1500 MCS delivers up to 1.5 MW at 1,500 A, in three configurations: MCS only, MCS with CCS, or CCS only. That flexibility lets operators match the installation to their current fleet while preparing for next-generation vehicles from day one.
The infrastructure is ready — but so must be the truck
MCS on the infrastructure side is only half the picture. Traton, Volvo and Daimler Truck are progressing on MCS-compatible models, but broad commercial availability is still limited. A combined MCS/CCS configuration remains the most pragmatic choice today: existing fleets charge via CCS, next-generation trucks via MCS — without replacing the infrastructure in between.
Building an MCS-ready depot: what to plan for
Megawatt charging changes the demands on your entire energy installation.
- Start with the grid connection. Multiple simultaneous MCS chargers require serious grid capacity. A load analysis and early engagement with your grid operator are essential before any investment decision.
- Battery storage reduces peak exposure. A BESS behind the meter buffers charging power and limits capacity tariff exposure — particularly relevant where grid capacity cannot be scaled freely.
- Charge management coordinates the whole system. Multiple trucks on the same grid require active control: which vehicle, how much power, and when. An OCPP-based platform linked to route planning makes that possible.
- What you design in now, you will not need to redo later. Cable ducts, grid connections and foundations dimensioned for MCS power levels from the outset avoid a costly rebuild in three years.
Powerland: from grid analysis to commissioning
Powerland supports transport companies and depot operators at every stage: grid analysis, hardware selection, installation and charge management. Whether you are building from scratch or future-proofing an existing CCS setup, we work out the right approach for your specific operation.
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