Chinese electric truck developer Windrose and charging specialist Autel Energy have demonstrated megawatt charging for heavy-duty vehicles in the Netherlands, with both companies saying the trial confirmed system interoperability in real-world use.
The test was conducted in Roosendaal using a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) connector at a site operated by a customer of Revolt, a Dutch distributor of charging infrastructure. The location was selected partly due to its proximity to Belgium, where Windrose is preparing to expand its European operations.
According to the companies, the charging setup combined three Autel MaxiCharger DS480 units operating in parallel to deliver up to 1,440 kW. The system was paired with the MaxiCharger DT1500, capable of supplying up to 1.2 MW through its MCS interface at a maximum current of 1,500 amperes. For Combined Charging System (CCS) applications, the unit can deliver up to 480 kW.
The companies did not disclose detailed technical results from the session, including the actual charging performance achieved by the vehicle. Autel said the test was a “successful session [that] demonstrated reliable interoperability between the Autel charging infrastructure and the Windrose electric truck platform under real operating conditions.”
Andreas Lastei said the milestone reflects the broader technical challenges involved in scaling megawatt charging. “Megawatt charging is not defined solely by higher power levels,” he said. “It requires coordinated system design across power conversion, thermal management, communication stability, and site integration.”
He added that cooperation between stakeholders remains essential to deployment. “Collaborating with vehicle manufacturers such as Windrose allows us to validate interoperability under real operating conditions and align infrastructure architecture with actual heavy-duty vehicle requirements,” Lastei said.
Windrose, which is pursuing international expansion, has selected the Port of Antwerp as its European base. Under its “Windrose Park” concept, the company plans to establish assembly, research and development, and aftersales operations at the site.
Wen Han, chief executive of Windrose, said megawatt charging will be critical for long-haul electrification. “We are proud to partner with Autel to successfully complete MCS charging. MCS will be a cornerstone of next-generation long-haul electrification, enabling scalable and ultra-fast charging for the future of zero-emission freight,” he said.
The companies said the demonstration marks a step toward advancing megawatt charging readiness in Europe and added that they plan to expand their collaboration into additional markets, including Australia.