MAHLE Wins First Series Order for Innovative Cooling Module for Megawatt Charging Systems

MAHLE Wins First Series Order for Innovative Cooling Module for Megawatt Charging Systems

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has secured its first series order for a high-performance cooling module designed for megawatt charging systems (MCS) in fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles. The module, praised for its performance and cost efficiency, will be manufactured at MAHLE’s Námestovo facility starting in 2025. The cooling solution is modular and adaptable, with applications spanning electric trucks, passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and even maritime and rail sectors. The module efficiently handles waste heat at charging stations, supporting capacities of up to 3.75 megawatts, and operates across a wide temperature range. This development is a key step in MAHLE’s ongoing electrification strategy, expanding its offerings in intelligent charging and thermal management solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 19-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — MAHLE has secured its first series order for a cutting-edge, high-performance cooling module designed for use in fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles. The order comes from a leading European cable manufacturer that specializes in megawatt charging systems (MCS). The customer selected MAHLE’s innovative cooling module due to its superior performance and cost efficiency. This new solution is set to be produced in series at MAHLE’s Námestovo facility in Slovakia, with production slated to begin at the end of 2025.

This achievement marks a significant step forward for MAHLE as it expands its portfolio of intelligent charging solutions, setting new benchmarks in the charging infrastructure for electric trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. “With this cooling module, we are advancing our commitment to electrification by providing state-of-the-art solutions for the charging needs of electric commercial vehicles,” said Christian Kuechlin, Vice President of MAHLE Industrial Thermal Systems.

The modular design of the cooling module allows for versatile applications, including use in fast-charging systems for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Additionally, it is suitable for maritime and rail applications. MAHLE’s cooling technology addresses the substantial waste heat generated at charging stations, which can reach up to 8 kilowatts, depending on the external temperature. The module employs up to four heat exchangers in series to efficiently manage this heat, utilizing air drawn in by fans to expel the heat externally.

“The cooling module can be customized to fit different installation spaces in charging stations, and it operates efficiently in a wide range of temperatures, from -35 to +50°C,” explained Norman Nagel, Head of Business Development at MAHLE Industrial Thermal Systems. With rapid-charging capacities of up to 3.75 megawatts for electric commercial vehicles, this solution is tailored to meet the growing demands of the fast-charging market.

For systems designed to charge passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, the cooling module can support charging capacities of up to 500 kW, and its modular components can be tailored to meet customer-specific requirements and spatial constraints.

MAHLE’s dedication to technological innovation is reflected in its work across three strategic areas: electrification, thermal management, and sustainable combustion engines. As part of its electrification strategy, the company continues to focus on developing advanced electric drives and intelligent charging systems, with thermal management playing a pivotal role in the efficiency of both vehicles and their infrastructure.

Media Contacts:

Kerstin Lau
Head of Media Relations
Phone: +49 173 6180 956
E-mail: kerstin.cynthia.lau@mahle.com

Manuela Höhne
Director MAHLE Communications
Phone: +49 173 3180 217
E-mail: manuela.hoehne@mahle.com

SOURCE: MAHLE GmbH