Scania’s Megawatt Charging System Doubles EV Truck Recharging Speed

Megawatt Charging System (MCS). Photo credit: Scania

(IN BRIEF) Scania will launch its Megawatt Charging System in early 2026, offering electric trucks up to 750 kW charging—twice the speed of CCS2—enabling 20 %–80 % recharge in under 30 minutes. Key features include liquid-cooled connectors, advanced communication protocols, and compatibility with low-Earth-orbit satellite coverage for remote areas. Developed with TRATON Charging Solutions, MCS underpins a planned network of 1,700 high-performance chargers across Europe by 2027. Scania aims to make long-haul electric freight efficient, reliable, and cost-effective, with orders opening alongside charging-corridor rollouts. An EVS38 launch event in Gothenburg will showcase the technology.

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, 16-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a global leader in transport solutions, is set to revolutionize heavy-duty electric trucking with the introduction of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS)—commercially available from early 2026. Delivering up to 750 kW and currents as high as 1,000 A (with future scaling to 3,000 A), MCS enables electric trucks to recharge from 20 % to 80 % in under 30 minutes, seamlessly fitting into driver rest breaks and making long-haul electric freight both practical and profitable.

Twice as fast as today’s CCS2 standard, MCS relies on liquid-cooled connectors and advanced communication protocols to ensure stable, predictable operations. Its high-capacity charging demands—and delivers—innovations in connector cooling, system safety, and intelligent charging management.

Key Benefits of Scania’s MCS

• Ultra-Rapid Charging: Up to 750 kW reduces idle time and boosts fleet utilization.
• Single-Operator Ease: Designed for straightforward handling alongside robust TRATON Charging Solutions support.
• Safety & Reliability: Liquid-cooled cables and intelligent protocols protect equipment and personnel.
• Scalable Infrastructure: MCS corridors will span Europe’s major transport routes, with 1,700 high-performance points planned by 2027 under the Milence initiative.
• Satellite Coverage: Low-Earth-orbit direct-to-mobile satellites extend charging availability into remote and maritime regions.

“At Scania, we’re committed to making sustainable transport a reality,” said Daniel Schulze, Head of Scania eTruck Solutions. “MCS doubles charging speeds compared to conventional standards, ensuring electric trucks can perform on par with diesel counterparts over long distances.”

Petra Sundström, Managing Director of TRATON Charging Solutions, added:

“Fast and affordable public charging is vital for heavy-vehicle electrification. MCS meets this need, empowering operators to recharge quickly and economically while advancing our sector’s sustainability goals.”

Senior Technical Adviser Jorge Soria Galvarro noted:

“Predictable, reliable charging lets drivers observe mandated rest periods without delays—crucial for making electric trucks a competitive alternative to diesel and for meeting climate targets.”

Scania trucks equipped with MCS will open for orders in early 2026, supported by an expanding European charging network. Join us at EVS38 in Gothenburg on June 17 to experience MCS firsthand—details below.