Finnish electric vehicle charging company Kempower has installed its first megawatt charging stations using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standard in Denmark and Sweden, the company said, marking a step forward in electrifying heavy-duty transport.
The chargers have been deployed at logistics depots operated by Danske Fragtmænd in Odense, Denmark, and Alfredsson Transport in Norrköping, Sweden. The MCS system is designed to fully charge electric trucks within statutory 45-minute driver breaks, addressing the high energy demands of long-haul vehicles that can consume around 100 kWh per 100 kilometres.
The ‘Kempower Mega Satellite’ system delivers up to 1.2 megawatts (MW) of power with a liquid-cooled MCS plug and a CCS plug to accommodate existing trucks. At the Swedish depot, a Scania truck was charged via MCS while another used CCS, resulting in a combined charging output of 864 kW. Of this, the MCS-enabled truck drew 728 kW.
Joakim Gimholt, Chief Engineer Charging & Power Distribution at Scania’s parent company Traton, said: “This is a historic moment – Our MCS Scania truck charging with Kempower at 1000A at Erik Alfredsson’s public truck depot in Norrköping. This brings electric transport to a completely new height. Now long-distance electric transports can become reality with fully charged trucks within the statutory 45-minute breaks.”
The system at Alfredsson Transport integrates a 1.2 MW battery energy storage system and a 400 kWp solar photovoltaic installation, managed by Kempower’s energy management system, to optimise grid use and reduce peak load dependence.
Kempower also installed its first MCS station in Denmark in collaboration with GodEnergi, supporting the Danske Fragtmænd depot in Odense. Erik Kanerva, Sales Manager Northern Europe at Kempower, said: “Denmark is setting a powerful example for Europe and the world. By investing in truck charging infrastructure, the country is not only reducing emissions but also paving the way for scalable, future-proof logistics. We’re proud to contribute to this transformation.”
The Danish government recently launched a 352.5 million kroner (approximately €47 million) subsidy programme to accelerate the green transition in heavy transport, offering support for electric trucks and charging infrastructure. Companies can apply for up to 4 million kroner, with funds allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until September 30, 2025.