Leading EV fast-charging solutions provider Kempower has started pilot deliveries of its Megawatt Charging System (MCS) from the company’s European factories. This pivotal step underscores Kempower’s commitment to driving high-power charging for trucks and commercial fleets.
Kempower’s MCS solution stands out with its capability to deliver up to 1.2 MW of power and 1,500 A of current, addressing the critical requirements of long-haul electric trucks and other energy-intensive vehicles.
The Kempower Mega Satellite System is designed to work with current MCS and CCS2 DC charging standards and is ready for future megawatt charging standards. With scalable and upgradable components, fleet operators can invest in high-power charging confidently, knowing their charging infrastructure will adapt to evolving needs.
“The pilot deliveries of our Megawatt Charging System marks a significant milestone in the electrification of heavy-duty transport. 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,” says Jussi Vanhanen, Chief Market Officer at Kempower.
To support the market transition towards 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. The Kempower Mega Satellite can simultaneously charge two trucks using CCS2 connectors, delivering 700A/560 kW to each at the same time. In certain truck charging scenarios, such as on-the-move and destination charging, short bursts of high power are needed. That’s why a dual strategy with MCS and High-Power CCS co-existing in the same truck charging ecosystem is a must. In Kempower’s Megawatt Charging System the MCS and CCS outputs can be in the same system for maximal flexibility, and the unused power can be distributed among several outputs through dynamic power sharing.
Key features of the Kempower Megawatt Charging System:
Charging at +1,500 A and?up to 1.2 MW?of peak power?
Featuring the?Kempower Mega Satellite, with an MCS and high-power CCS
Transition to MCS:?The current CCS2 power levels for heavy-duty vehicles need to be increased in the short term to enable the market transition toward full MCS adoption in the coming years.
Dual strategy:?MCS and high-power CCS coexisting in the ecosystem is inevitable for OEMs and EV supply equipment manufacturers to drive the transition to zero-emission road transport.
Flexibility:?Unused power from the MCS can be dynamically distributed among several high-power CCS2 outputs within the same system. This facilitates the market transition toward widespread MCS adaptation.
