MAN has demonstrated the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) ‘s capability in sub-zero temperatures during the Kempower MCS Live Winter Days 2026 in Norrköping, Sweden. The MAN eTGX charged reliably at around 750 kW, enabling fast charging of long-range e-trucks during mandatory driver breaks.
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is the next step toward making long-range electric road transport viable worldwide. The standard uses a new connector, unlike the CCS (Combined Charging System) plug used in most electric vehicles, with a rated charging power of up to 3.75 megawatts (3,750 kW).
8 times faster than CCS
That’s nearly eight times the charging power of CCS (up to 500 kW), a necessity for charging e-truck batteries, which exceed 500 kWh of capacity and therefore need a lot more power to recharge during 30-minute breaks.
Most major truck makers have announced plans to ship e-trucks with MCS compatibility: Scania, Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks, and Daimler Trucks have all promised the option to spec a MCS charging port on their models.
And Milence, the joint venture between these manufacturers, has already opened the first public megawatt chargers in the port of Antwerp. The plan is to have 284 MCS charging points across 71 locations in 10 EU countries by 2027, following the main road transport corridors.
MAN eTGX and eTGS with MCare S are already available to order
MAN already allows customers to order their eTGX and eTGS trucks with the MCS option. Production of this equipment variant will begin in the second quarter of 2026. Initially, these trucks will accept up to 750 kW, with full megawatt capability added later. MAN promises charging speeds of 10-90% in 30 minutes, ideal for mandatory driver breaks.
“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.
All our tests confirm the robustness of hardware and software integration and underline the maturity of MCS technology for future series production,” summarizes Sven Steckhan, Program Lead Charging at MAN Truck & Bus.
