MAN Truck & Bus has showcased the megawatt charging capability of its electric heavy-duty trucks during a public demonstration in Norrköping, Sweden, underscoring progress toward faster charging solutions for long-haul battery-electric transport.
The event, hosted by Finnish charging infrastructure manufacturer Kempower, saw MAN’s eTGX and eTGS trucks charged using a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) unit at the site of logistics firm Alfredsson Transport. During the test, the trucks received around 750 kilowatts of power, allowing batteries to recharge from 10% to 90% in roughly 30 minutes. The demonstration was conducted in sub-zero temperatures to assess real-world performance under harsh conditions.
Kempower’s MCS solution, introduced in 2024 and branded as the “Mega Satellite,” can deliver up to 1.2 megawatts of power and currents of up to 1,500 amperes. It includes both a liquid-cooled MCS connector and a conventional CCS plug. Charging speeds during the test were limited by the trucks’ current battery capabilities rather than the charger itself.
MAN said the primary objective of the demonstration was to verify interoperability between vehicles and charging infrastructure — a key requirement for scaling megawatt charging across the industry. The company has been conducting compatibility tests with multiple infrastructure providers, with the Swedish trial offering a demanding environment due to low temperatures and operational conditions.
“The MAN eTruck has proven the stability of the MCS charging process during the live demonstrations in Sweden, including controlled charging performance and secure communication between vehicle and charger,” said Sven Steckhan, Program Lead Charging at MAN Truck & Bus. “All our tests confirm the robustness of hardware and software integration and underline the maturity of MCS technology for future series production.”
MAN’s eTGX and eTGS models, designed for a gross vehicle weight of up to 44 tonnes, can already be ordered with the MCS charging option, with production of this variant scheduled to begin in the second quarter. However, the MCS standard itself is still under development. Industry stakeholders coordinated through the CharIN association continue to work on harmonising software and communication protocols to ensure compatibility across manufacturers and charging networks.
