Portuguese charging infrastructure manufacturer i-charging has introduced MAX, a high-power electric vehicle charging platform capable of delivering up to 1.6 megawatts to as many as eight vehicles simultaneously.
The system is designed for large public charging hubs, fleet depots and logistics facilities where mixed vehicle types require scalable, high-capacity energy supply. Initial contracted deliveries are scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, the company said.
MAX uses a modular architecture that allows operators to expand capacity in 50-kilowatt increments, enabling installations to grow alongside demand rather than requiring full system replacement. Traditional high-power installations typically lock in power capacity and connector configurations at deployment, limiting flexibility as fleets evolve.
The platform supports multiple charging standards — including CCS, NACS, GB/T and the emerging Megawatt Charging System (MCS) — within a single power cabinet. This enables simultaneous charging of passenger vehicles, delivery vans and heavy trucks from the same installation.
Chief Executive Pedro Silva said the system was developed in response to operator needs for adaptable infrastructure. He said fleets and charging providers require solutions that can accommodate changing vehicle technologies and usage patterns over time.
A patented dynamic power allocation system distributes available capacity across active sessions in real time, assigning energy where it is most needed rather than dividing output evenly. The approach can improve throughput and reduce idle capacity, particularly in high-traffic public hubs.
MAX can also be configured with different user interfaces depending on the application, from driver-facing units with large displays for public sites to centralized control systems for fleet depots. Pantograph charging for electric buses can be integrated alongside plug-based connectors.
The system operates at up to 1,000 volts with peak currents of up to 1,500 amperes for MCS applications and is designed to function in temperatures ranging from −35°C to 50°C. i-charging said overall efficiency reaches about 97%.
The company, which has deployed charging technology in 36 countries, said MAX is intended to support the next generation of high-power charging needed for heavy-duty electrification and large-scale mobility operations.