Electric trucks prove megawatt charging works even in subzero cold

European electric truck manufacturers MAN, Scania, and Volvo successfully demonstrated megawatt charging (MCS) technology under subzero conditions at the Kempower MCS Live Winter Days 2026 event in Sweden. Hosted by Finnish fast-charging solutions provider Kempower, the showcase took place at Sweden’s first MCS truck charging hub at Alfredsson Transport, featuring 12 charging points delivering between 400 kW and 1.2 MW. The hub integrates a 2.4 MW grid connection, 2.4 MWh battery storage, and a 400 kW solar array to optimize energy costs and support reliable, high-power charging for heavy-duty electric trucks up to 34 meters long. MAN’s eTGX truck, with a 480 kWh battery and up to 750 kW charging capability, demonstrated adding approximately 217 miles (350 km) of range in a 45-minute charge, highlighting the potential for megawatt charging to reduce downtime and accelerate fleet electrification