Siemens and OMV deploy new high-power charging system on the Brenner corridor
Siemens and OMV are deploying the first SICHARGE FLEX high-power charging system at a new site in Kufstein, Austria, along the Brenner corridor. Designed for electric trucks, buses and cars, the modular platform can deliver up to 1.68 MW and dynamically distribute power between multiple charging points.
Siemens and OMV are taking their collaboration on high-power charging to the next stage with the deployment of SICHARGE FLEX at Kufstein, Austria, along the A12 motorway connecting Germany and Italy.
The location is particularly relevant for heavy-duty transport, as the A12 forms part of the Brenner corridor, one of Europe’s major north-south freight routes. The charging hub is designed to serve electric trucks and buses alongside passenger cars, bringing different vehicle categories together within the same high-power infrastructure.
More importantly, Kufstein represents the first deployment of Siemens’ SICHARGE FLEX system, which was unveiled in 2025 with OMV already confirmed as its first customer.
Up to 1.68 MW with dynamic power distribution
Rather than using individual chargers with fixed power outputs, SICHARGE FLEX is based on a centralised, modular architecture capable of delivering between 480 kW and 1.68 MW DC.
Power can be dynamically allocated between charging points according to the vehicles connected and their requirements, in increments of 80 or 120 kW. A single system can support up to four MCS charging points, while the MCS dispenser can provide up to 1,500 amps. The platform supports both CCS and Megawatt Charging System standards.
Another feature is the separation between the power cabinet and the dispensers. The latter can be installed up to 300 metres from the central unit, giving operators greater freedom when designing sites for large vehicles and allowing the charging hardware to be adapted to different layouts.
Six charging points first, ten at a later stage
The Kufstein site already hosts an OMV conventional filling station and will initially feature six charging points. The plan is to expand this to ten once the local distribution system operator completes the necessary grid reinforcement.
This scalability is particularly relevant for truck charging hubs, where installing the maximum possible capacity from day one may not always be compatible with existing grid connections or initial demand.
For Siemens, SICHARGE FLEX is aimed not only at public charging hubs but also at truck and bus depots, where dynamic power allocation can help distribute the available capacity between several vehicles according to operational requirements. The company plans to commercialise the system during 2026.
