Quick Takeaways
- Mercedes-Benz Trucks Megawatt Charging System accelerates fast charging for long-haul electric trucks in Europe.
- Megawatt Charging System testing supports reliable high-power charging across multiple European countries.
On January 20, Daimler Truck Europe announced progress in the deployment of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Megawatt Charging System as part of its battery-electric long-haul strategy. The initiative focuses on preparing the charging ecosystem required to support next-generation electric freight transport across Europe.
To validate real-world readiness, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is testing two MCS-enabled vehicles on a 2,400-kilometer route spanning Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. The trials assess charging performance, vehicle compatibility, and infrastructure stability under varied operating conditions, including winter environments.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Megawatt Charging System Enables Ultra-Fast Charging
The Mercedes-Benz Trucks Megawatt Charging System delivers charging power of up to 1,000 kW, a substantial increase over existing CCS technology. This capability allows the eActros 600 to charge from 20% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes, significantly reducing downtime during long-haul operations and improving route efficiency.
Key objectives of the testing program include:
Pan-European Infrastructure Development for Electric Long-Haul Transport
The company emphasized that Megawatt Charging System development is being coordinated by CharIN in collaboration with global truck manufacturers. This effort is critical to establishing a standardized, pan-European high-power charging network capable of supporting long-distance battery-electric transport.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks stated that successful MCS implementation will accelerate the shift toward battery-electric trucks in long-haul applications by addressing one of the sector’s key challenges—fast, reliable, and scalable charging infrastructure across Europe.
To validate real-world readiness, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is testing two MCS-enabled vehicles on a 2,400-kilometer route spanning Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. The trials assess charging performance, vehicle compatibility, and infrastructure stability under varied operating conditions, including winter environments.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Megawatt Charging System Enables Ultra-Fast Charging
The Mercedes-Benz Trucks Megawatt Charging System delivers charging power of up to 1,000 kW, a substantial increase over existing CCS technology. This capability allows the eActros 600 to charge from 20% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes, significantly reducing downtime during long-haul operations and improving route efficiency.
Key objectives of the testing program include:
- Validating high-power charging performance in cross-border operations
- Ensuring reliable interoperability between vehicles and charging stations
- Supporting the large-scale rollout of fast-charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric trucks
Pan-European Infrastructure Development for Electric Long-Haul Transport
The company emphasized that Megawatt Charging System development is being coordinated by CharIN in collaboration with global truck manufacturers. This effort is critical to establishing a standardized, pan-European high-power charging network capable of supporting long-distance battery-electric transport.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks stated that successful MCS implementation will accelerate the shift toward battery-electric trucks in long-haul applications by addressing one of the sector’s key challenges—fast, reliable, and scalable charging infrastructure across Europe.
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