Scania Group has launched a new era for its heavy electric transport range via a new charging system that is up to two times faster than current standards.
The global OEM has launched its Megawatt Charging System, or MCS, for trucks, promising to reach 80 per cent battery charge in less than 30 minutes.
The charger will be commercially available from early next year, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable and efficient future for heavy-duty transport.
As an international standard for fast-charging electric trucks, MCS is specified for a maximum current of 3,000 amperes, with Scania’s first MCS to deliver up to 1,000 amperes.
MCS can charge Scania electric trucks up to 750kW, roughly two times faster than today’s CCS2 standard.
“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,” Scania head of eTruck solutions Daniel Schulze says.
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“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.”
MCS also addresses the cost of charging – something that TRATON Charging Solutions, the dedicated emobility service provider within the TRATON Group that features Scania, sees as a crucial step.
“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,” TRATON Charging Solutions managing director Petra Sundström says.
“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.”
Available to order early in 2026, Scania says it’s currently working to build robust charging infrastructure across Europe, with planned MCS corridors to be along key transport routes from later this year.
“Scania is also working with partners in the Milence initiative to establish 1,700 high-performance charging points across Europe by 2027. This infrastructure complements the existing mandate from the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation and enables operators to maintain high levels of reliability and efficiency over long-distance transport assignments,” Scania senior technical adviser for charging infrastructure Jorge Soria Galvarro says.
“Predictable and reliable charging allows drivers to take legally mandated rest periods without risking delays, an essential factor in making electric trucks a competitive alternative to diesel, and critical for achieving global climate goals.”
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