The two companies entered a partnership with plans to roll out this new technology for the first time with Milence, in what will be one of the first commissionings in Europe for this electric vehicle charger. This test marks a significant milestone in the evolution of electric truck charging technology, achieving a charging power of 1,100 kilowatts.
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is the newly defined standard for high-power charging, designed to meet the needs of the growing electric truck market.
The recent test, conducted with a prototype of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, demonstrates the potential of MCS to dramatically reduce charging times, making electric trucks more practical and efficient for long-haul transport.
Megawatt charging refers to a high-power charging system capable of delivering up to 3.75 megawatts (3,750 kilowatts) of DC power. The solution tested by Milence and Power Electronics will reduce charging times by around 90%, allowing batteries to be charged in around 30 minutes, thanks to the 1,440 kW (1,500 A, 1,000 V) power that can be achieved.
As a leader in the development of public charging solutions for heavy duty electric vehicles in Europe, Milence has been collaborating with partners to further develop MCS technology and accelerate market adoption. This promising progress will be followed by additional testing in the coming weeks, involving several truck brands, to ensure the system’s readiness for market deployment.
“We are very pleased to have partnered with Power Electronics and to be working together on pioneering MCS technology in Europe,” said Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence. “These first test results show that we are well on the way to achieving our joint goal.”
