Finland’s first public MCS (Megawatt Charging System) charging session for heavy-duty vehicles was carried out on 2 October 2026 at the Plugit PRO charging station located in Mussalo in the Port of HaminaKotka.
This marks a significant milestone in the electrification of heavy road transport in Finland. Thanks to megawatt-level charging power, the charging time of electric trucks can be reduced substantially, improving their suitability for long-haul transport operations.
MCS (Megawatt Charging System) is a charging standard developed specifically for heavy-duty electric vehicles. It enables electric trucks to charge at megawatt-level power, several times faster than conventional DC fast chargers. As a result, large battery packs can be recharged during a driver’s mandatory rest break, for example.
The Mussalo charging station further strengthens the Port of HaminaKotka’s position as a promoter of sustainable logistics solutions. The development of charging services for heavy-duty transport supports the logistics sector’s transition to low-emission propulsion technologies and responds to the growing demand for electric transport infrastructure.
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