Kempower and Windrose showcase MCS charge in North America
The installation features a 1,200 kW Kempower Power Unit connected to two Mega Satellite MCS dispensers. The system delivers up to 1.2 MW and 1,500 A of continuous output and uses liquid-cooled cable technology designed to support sustained high-power charging for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The site is scheduled to open in April 2026.
“MCS is a potential game changer for fleets looking to reduce dwell times and improve the efficiency of their operations. Fleets are excited about the trucks but have questions about where they will be able to charge,” said Suncheth Bhat, Chief Commercial Officer at EV Realty. “We are building sites that can serve any heavy-duty truck, including those utilising MCS. This test confirms that we will be ready for real-world MCS charging when the trucks hit the road later this year.”
“MCS is similar to what USB Type-C has done to the consumer electronics industry. Based on the ISO15118-20 ethernet communication, it allows for both a much faster flow of electrons but also a much more secure exchange of information,” said Windrose Chief Executive Officer Wen Han. “This is the key step to universalising high-power charging globally. Windrose is particularly invested in this technology, because our product is a global one that serves Europe, North America, South America, and Asia Pacific, and we expect all of these markets to be embracing MCS over time”.
Just last week, Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose reported a successful MCS trial with Autel in the Netherlands. However, it remains unclear in both cases – California and the Netherlands – what charging power the Windrose truck achieved.
Windrose is a Chinese electric truck manufacturer with global ambitions. Earlier this year, the company selected the Belgian port of Antwerp as its European base. At ‘Windrose Park Antwerp,’ the company plans to assemble vehicles for the European market and set up departments for research and development as well as aftersales.
The strategy centred around ‘Windrose Parks,’ partnerships with charging infrastructure and service providers, and the global Windrose platform was outlined in detail by CEO Wen Han in December in an interview with electrive.
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