Autel Europe, in partnership with Icelandic energy provider ON Power, has deployed Europe’s first commercial MaxiCharger Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking a milestone in the rollout of infrastructure for electric heavy-duty vehicles across the continent.
The high-capacity charging unit, now operational in Borgarnes, Iceland, is located along the country’s vital Ring Road, a key logistics route for commercial transport. The system delivers 640 kilowatts (kW) of direct current charging power and is designed to scale up to 1.2 megawatts (MW) and 1,500 amperes to meet future demands from next-generation electric trucks and buses.
“This project represents a major step forward in Autel’s expansion into the European heavy-duty charging market,” said Andreas Lastei, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Autel Europe. “We are proud to partner with ON Power to deliver one of the most advanced and resilient MCS systems in Europe.”
The modular charging platform was engineered to withstand Iceland’s extreme weather, including sub-zero temperatures and high winds, and complies with international standards such as IEC 61851 and ISO 15118.
The launch comes amid growing regulatory pressure in the European Union to reduce emissions in the transport sector. As heavy-duty vehicle electrification gains momentum, scalable and reliable charging infrastructure is seen as essential to support a transition to zero-emission freight and logistics.
“Our goal is to lead the energy transition and build infrastructure that supports emerging technologies,” said Jóhann Ingi Magnússon, Head of Sales and Customer Service at ON Power. “This initiative marks an important step in the development of the energy transition and demonstrates ON Power’s commitment to taking the lead, not only locally, but internationally as well.”
Autel’s deployment follows successful trials, including vehicle-based megawatt charging tests and the first MCS controller test event co-hosted with industry group CharIN, further demonstrating the system’s commercial readiness.