Scania introduced its new Megawatt Charging System (MCS) at the EVS38 exhibition on 16 June, announcing that the system will be available on its electric trucks from early 2026. The charging technology is designed to significantly reduce the time required to recharge heavy-duty vehicles, helping make long-haul electric freight more viable.
The system enables trucks to charge from 20% to 80% in less than 30 minutes, delivering up to 750 kilowatts—around twice as fast as the existing CCS2 standard. Although the MCS standard allows for up to 3,000 amperes, Scania’s initial implementation will support up to 1,000 amperes.
The new chargers will use liquid-cooled connectors and advanced communication protocols to maintain safety and performance during high-capacity charging.
“The success of electric heavy vehicles hinges on the availability of rapid public charging at a fair price,” said Petra Sundström, Managing Director of TRATON Charging Solutions, part of Scania’s parent group.
The company confirmed that charging speeds are designed to align with drivers’ mandatory rest periods, aiming to minimise disruption to operations.
Infrastructure is a key part of the rollout. Scania plans to establish charging corridors along major European routes from 2025 and is working with partners in the Milence initiative to install 1,700 high-performance charging points across Europe by 2027. These efforts complement the EU’s Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation.
“Predictable and reliable charging allows drivers to take legally mandated rest periods without risking delays,” added Jorge Soria Galvarro, Senior Technical Adviser for Charging Infrastructure at Scania.
