Megawatt charging moves toward deployment as Antti Vuola outlines Kempower’s MCS progress
Megawatt charging systems are moving from pilot phase to structured deployment, with interoperability testing now underway alongside major European OEMs. In an interview conducted during Kempower’s Live Winter Days in Sweden, Antti Vuola, VP Products at the Finnish manufacturer, detailed the company’s roadmap for MCS technology and its role in heavy-duty electrification. The full interview […]
Megawatt charging systems are moving from pilot phase to structured deployment, with interoperability testing now underway alongside major European OEMs.
In an interview conducted during Kempower’s Live Winter Days in Sweden, Antti Vuola, VP Products at the Finnish manufacturer, detailed the company’s roadmap for MCS technology and its role in heavy-duty electrification. The full interview is available on our sister platform Sustainable Truck & Van. For public transport stakeholders, the discussion extends beyond freight applications, as megawatt-level charging directly concerns high-capacity electric coach and bus operations.
Grid connection constraints emerged as a defining factor, particularly in Southern European markets where high-power installations remain complex. Peak power costs linked to simultaneous megawatt charging were also highlighted, a topic closely aligned with depot energy management strategies in bus fleets.
The coexistence of depot, public and semi-public charging hubs reflects operational models already familiar to transit operators. Electricity pricing differences between locations were identified as a practical consideration in charging decisions.
With production capacity established in both Europe and North America, Kempower indicated readiness for scale as heavy-duty electrification progresses across vehicle segments.
