Kempower unveils megawatt charging dispenser
As early as 2024, Kempower launched its first proprietary MCS charging system for the heavy-duty sector, capable of operating at currents of up to 1,500 amperes and delivering a power output of 1.2 megawatts (MW). The first customer deployments took place in September 2025. At the time, it was suggested that the charging system would also be available in a combined version with both MCS and CCS connectors – though Kempower did not yet have such a product on the market.
This is because MCS technology – short for Megawatt Charging System – still faces a classic chicken-and-egg dilemma: it has yet to see widespread adoption. Vehicle manufacturers are yet to integrate MCS connectors as standard in electric trucks, although this is expected to change soon. Conversely, there are still very few MCS charging stations available.
The Finnish company has now unveiled a solution at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas with the new Kempower Mega Satellite Flex dispenser. This dispenser supports the transition to the MCS standard while also enabling charging for vehicles using the long-established CCS standard. A similar combination is already offered by competitor Alpitronic. This dual-connector approach, which features both CCS and MCS, is designed to help charging providers achieve high utilisation rates at their stations during the transition phase from CCS to MCS for electric trucks.
Additionally, the Mega Satellite Flex must be connected to a Kempower Power Unit. As the name suggests, it forms part of a satellite system – just like other Kempower charging points. The maximum charging power is 1.2 megawatts with MCS or 560 kW with CCS, a power level that few vehicles currently support.
Kempower CPO Jussi Vanhanen states: “We’re proud to be introducing our newest solution designed to support our customers in taking the next step toward zero-emission heavy-duty transportation. Our flexible solution supports operators to take the leap by enabling them to serve more vehicle types, increasing site utilization and return on investment in the short-term, while also getting ready for the MCS transition.”
The Kempower Mega Satellite Flex will be available in Europe and North America from July 2026 and will be showcased at events across Europe this summer.
Update 03.07.2026
The Finnish charging infrastructure manufacturer Kempower has begun delivering its new ‘Mega Satellite Flex’ charger. The system combines CCS and MCS connectors in a single charging station, enabling operators to charge both today’s electric vehicles and next-generation heavy-duty lorries using a single system.
Kempower has been supplying megawatt charging systems to various countries since 2025. According to the company, more than 4,300 charging sessions have been carried out using Kempower’s MCS charging systems to date. A cumulative total of more than 500MWh has been charged. The maximum peak power was 1.20kW. This charging data is intended to help Kempower continuously develop and optimise the system.
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