Kempower starts delivery of megawatt electric truck chargers
EV fast-charging specialist Kempower has begun pilot deliveries of its Megawatt Charging System (MCS).
The ultra-high-power devices are designed to provide rapid en route charging for Europe’s growing fleet of electric HGVs.
Kempower’s MCS solution can deliver up to 1.2 MW of power and 1,500 A of current, addressing the critical requirements of long-haul electric trucks such as the Mercedes eActros 600, and other energy-intensive vehicles.
The Kempower Mega Satellite System is also designed to work with current MCS and CCS2 DC charging standards to support the shift from the current CCS2 standards to full MCS.
“The pilot deliveries of our Megawatt Charging System marks a significant milestone in the electrification of heavy-duty transport,” commented Jussi Vanhanen, chief market officer at Kempower.
“As we enter the new era of transportation – the electrification of trucks and other heavy duty EVs – we are proud to offer a solution that meets their charging demands with efficiency, scalability, and sustainability at its core.
According to Kempower, to support the transition to full megawatt charging adoption in the coming years, the current CCS2 power levels for heavy duty vehicles need to be increased in the short term. In certain truck charging scenarios, such as on-the-move and destination charging, short bursts of high power are needed, creating the need for a dual strategy with MCS and High-Power CCS avaialble from the same charging units.
