Scania AB has announced the launch of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for its trucks, with commercial availability from early 2026.
MCS is specified for a maximum current of 3,000 amperes and is capable of charging electric trucks from 20% to 80% in less than 30 minutes.
With MCS, Scania’s electric trucks can be charged with up to 750kW, which is roughly two times faster than today’s CCS2 standard.
This high-capacity charging requires innovative, safe solutions such as liquid-cooled connectors in the charger and enhanced communication protocols, ensuring stable and predictable operations.
Daniel Schulze, head of Scania eTruck Solutions, said: “At Scania, our commitment to innovation drives us to develop high-capacity charging solutions for our trucks like MCS, which enables them to charge up to twice as fast as conventional standards.
“Our new charging technology not only ensures operational efficiency and reliability over long distances but also supports our goal of making sustainable transport a practical reality.
“With MCS-enabled trucks now available and a robust charging infrastructure across Europe, we are laying the foundation for a more efficient and environmentally friendly future in heavy-duty transport.”
The launch of MCS also seeks to address what Scania identifies as another key pain point of today’s electrification transition: the cost of charging in terms of pricing and the time spent on the process.
This is something that Traton Charging Solutions, the dedicated eMobility service provider within the Traton Group that includes Scania, sees as a crucial step.
Managing director of Traton Charging Solutions Petra Sundström said: “At Traton Charging Solutions, we recognise that the success of electric heavy vehicles hinges on the availability of rapid public charging at a fair price.
“The MCS technology allows both public and private charging infrastructure to meet the demands of high-capacity charging, ensuring that operators can recharge quickly and economically.
“This is essential for keeping operations efficient and competitive, while supporting broader sustainability goals within the transport sector.”
Achievements in EV charging infrastructure will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
