Scania announced it will begin offering electric trucks with Megawatt Charging System (MCS) capability starting in early 2026, a move the company says will significantly enhance the practicality and profitability of long-haul electric freight. The announcement was made at EVS38 in Gothenburg, where Scania confirmed that its R 450e truck will be the first model equipped with an MCS port from the factory.
While MCS is designed to support charging up to 3,750 kW, Scania’s first implementation will offer a charging capacity of up to 750 kW — about twice the current maximum of the CCS2 standard. The system will allow trucks to charge from 20 to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes. “This breakthrough makes long-haul electric freight not only practical but also profitable,” the company stated.
Scania’s current R 450e is available with battery options of 416 or 624 kWh, with larger 520 and 728 kWh versions to be introduced later this year. These trucks, once fitted with MCS, will take advantage of higher charging speeds through features like liquid-cooled connectors and upgraded communication protocols.
Jorge Soria Galvarro, Senior Technical Adviser for Charging Infrastructure at Scania, said: “Predictable and reliable charging allows drivers to take legally mandated rest periods without risking delays, an essential factor in making electric trucks a competitive alternative to diesel, and critical for achieving global climate goals.”
Scania is also actively working to deploy MCS-compatible infrastructure through Milence, its joint venture via parent company Traton. The MCS system was first publicly demonstrated by CharIN at EVS35 in Oslo, and although full standardisation is still underway, Scania is confident the technology will be ready for large-scale rollout within two years.