Scania Unveils Megawatt Charging System for Electric Trucks

Södertälje, Sweden- Scania AB., a sustainable transport solution and a member of the TRATON Group, has officially announced the introduction of its Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for electric trucks. Set to be commercially available in early 2026, MCS represents a major leap forward in charging technology for heavy-duty electric transport, enabling significantly faster and more efficient charging operations.

The MCS technology, designed as a global standard for fast-charging electric trucks, is engineered to support a maximum current of 3,000 amperes. Scania’s initial rollout will offer up to 1,000 amperes, allowing trucks to charge from 20% to 80% in under 30 minutes a duration that fits easily into standard rest or driver break times. This makes long-haul electric freight not only feasible but also economically viable.

With MCS, Scania’s trucks will be capable of charging at up to 750 kW, nearly twice as fast as the current CCS2 standard. This substantial upgrade requires advanced technologies such as liquid-cooled connectors and enhanced communication protocols, which ensure reliable, efficient, and safe charging.

In addition to improving charging speeds, MCS addresses the critical challenges of charging cost and downtime, both of which are significant barriers in the current electrification journey. TRATON Charging Solutions, the TRATON Group’s eMobility service provider, is working to deliver integrated solutions that reduce these costs and improve the user experience.

Scania’s electric trucks equipped with the new MCS technology will be available for order starting in early 2026. Parallel to this, Scania is supporting the development of a dedicated charging infrastructure, with MCS-compatible corridors set to be deployed across key European transport routes from 2025 onward.

With a customer-first approach and industry-leading innovation, Scania continues to drive the transformation of heavy transport. The company’s comprehensive strategy includes needs assessment, charging infrastructure planning, and full-service support including installation and maintenance. Scania’s collaborative mindset and clear vision remain central to shaping a smarter, more sustainable transport ecosystem for the future.

Mr. Daniel Schulze, Head of Scania eTruck Solutions, said, “At Scania, innovation is key to delivering fast, efficient charging solutions like MCS, which doubles the speed of conventional systems,” said a company spokesperson. “With MCS-enabled trucks and growing infrastructure across Europe, we’re making sustainable long-haul transport a practical reality.”

Mr. Petra Sundström, Managing Director of TRATON Charging Solutions, said, “At TRATON Charging Solutions, we recognise that the success of electric heavy vehicles hinges on the availability of rapid public charging at a fair price. The MCS technology allows both public and private charging infrastructure to meet the demands of high-capacity charging, ensuring that operators can recharge quickly and economically. This is essential for keeping operations efficient and competitive, while supporting broader sustainability goals within the transport sector.”

Mr. Jorge Soria Galvarro, Senior Technical Adviser for Charging Infrastructure at Scania, said, “Scania, through the Milence initiative, aims to install 1,700 high-performance charging points across Europe by 2027. This supports long-haul electric trucking by aligning charging with drivers’ rest periods—boosting efficiency, reliability, and progress toward global climate goals.”