Megawatt charging, Mercedes to test the eActros 600 on a 2,400km route between Germany and Sweden
Starting point is the Mercedes‑Benz plant in Wörth am Rhein, with the destination being Linköping in southern Sweden. "The aim is to ensure optimal compatibility between the vehicle and megawatt charging stations from various manufacturers, as well as to gain valuable insights into real‑world usability", stated the truck maker.
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks will be testing two MCS‑compatible eActros 600 electric trucks on a 2,400km route between Germany and Sweden. “The aim is to ensure optimal compatibility between the vehicle and megawatt charging stations from various manufacturers, as well as to gain valuable insights into real‑world usability — including under winter conditions — ranging from the charging curve and average charging power to the overall performance of the MCS infrastructure”, stated MB Trucks.
Mercedes to push on megawatt charging
More into details, the test run covers a route of approximately 2,400 kilometers from Germany, through the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark, to Sweden. Starting point is the Mercedes‑Benz plant in Wörth am Rhein, with the destination being Linköping in southern Sweden. The vehicles are scheduled to be recharged at both public and private MCS locations specifically designed for trucks.
“Faster recharging with MCS enables our customers to achieve more efficient and flexible logistics processes in long-haul operations, provided the appropriate charging infrastructure is available. Currently, only a few public MCS locations are available in Europe. For freight forwarders and fleet operators, MCS charging can offer an economic advantage, as it increases potential vehicle utilization. This, in turn, can facilitate the transition to battery-electric trucks in long-haul transport”, added the truck maker.
“The key challenges in megawatt charging lie in harmonizing the vehicle with various charging systems. At the same time, the extreme charging currents in MCS charging place high demands on thermal management. The current test run provides an important opportunity to evaluate these aspects under real-world operating conditions”, commented Peter Ziegler, Head of E Charging Components, Mercedes Benz Trucks.
