Scania explores power of megawatt charging system

Scania has successfully installed and tested a pilot megawatt charging system from ABB E-mobility as part of what it hopes will be a significant step towards high-power charging for heavy-duty vehicles.

The initial testing, to prove the technical viability of high-current charging, is a first important step towards the future megawatt charging system from ABB E-mobility. This will result in the progressive deployment of high-power chargers, starting from 1500A and eventually extending to the full megawatt charging of up to 3000A.

Megawatt charging technology is critical for long-haul electric trucks in order to allow the vehicle to recharge during a driver’s 45-minute break.

“We see a momentum for electric transport and our goal is that 50% of all vehicles we sell annually by 2030 are electric. To achieve this goal will require infrastructure and MCS is a crucial piece of the puzzle for the infrastructure going forward,” said Fredrik Allard, head of e-mobility at Scania.

Chris Nordh, global head of the fleet & transit business at ABB E-mobility added: “We are delighted to be collaborating with Scania on this milestone pilot, which will set a precedent for the sector and identifies one of the ways we collaboratively approach OEM charging partnerships, effectively verticalising the technology stack to create great end-user experiences.

“Today is an exciting day and we look forward to many more milestones to come as we further develop a quality, reliable, and seamless charging experience for fleets.”