MAN starts series production of MCS-capable eTrucks
The first series-produced eTruck with Megawatt Charging System has rolled off the line in Munich, making MAN Europe's first manufacturer of MCS-equipped electric trucks.
- 750 kW
- 375 kW
- under 30 minutes
- over 1,000 km
What Happened
MAN Truck & Bus has produced its first series eTruck equipped with the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) at its Munich plant, becoming the first European manufacturer to build MCS-capable electric trucks in series production. The vehicles will be delivered in stages to customers in nine European countries: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the Czech Republic. This move supports the ramp-up of the fast-charging standard for battery-electric trucks.
- 375 kW (CCS) / 750 kW (MCS)
- up to 1,000 A and up to 750 V (MCS)
- under 30 minutes with 534 kWh battery pack
With MCS, charging times drop significantly. A MAN eTGX or eTGS with six batteries and 534 kWh total battery capacity takes less than 30 minutes to charge from 20% to 80%; with seven batteries and 623 kWh capacity, less than 40 minutes. This lets drivers recharge during legally required breaks, cutting downtime and improving fleet utilization. With a single range of up to 570 kilometers between stops, a typical long-haul truck can cover more than 1,000 kilometers per day in the same working time as a diesel truck.
750 kW
double the 375 kW of current CCS charging at MAN eTrucks
“The MCS ecosystem is in an important phase of market launch. Vehicle, charging infrastructure and IT backend systems are developing hand in hand and with great momentum. With the first MCS vehicles, MAN is actively contributing to establishing the new charging standard in Europe and further strengthening interoperability in the overall system.”
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Germany
- Great Britain
- Italy
- the Netherlands
The MAN eTrucks eTGX and eTGS are designed for different charging infrastructures. In addition to the MCS charging port on the front left, they optionally offer further CCS charging options on the front right and, for chassis vehicles, on the right and left rear, making public and private charging points easier to access. In its 360° eMobility consultation, MAN Transport Solutions already includes available and planned MCS charging points to plan optimal long-haul eTruck use. With MAN Charge&Go, customers can charge cheaply at MCS and CCS charging points across Europe that have been specially tested for eTruck requirements.
Previously from MAN Truck & Bus
MAN comes to this milestone after a strong first half of 2026, during which the company reported a 6% rise in revenue, an 8% rise in sales, and a 37% surge in electric vehicle sales.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of MAN Truck & Bus's official releases.
Why this matters
MCS charging cuts the time to top up a battery-electric truck from 20% to 80% to under 30 minutes, so drivers can recharge during mandatory breaks instead of losing working hours. That makes electric trucks practical for long-haul routes, with a daily range of over 1,000 kilometers in the same time as a diesel truck. Fleet operators across nine European countries will be the first to receive the vehicles.
Terms in This Story
- MCS
- Megawatt Charging System, a fast-charging standard for heavy-duty electric vehicles that can deliver charging power in the megawatt range, here up to 750 kW.
- CCS
- Combined Charging System, a common charging standard for electric vehicles that supports AC and DC charging; on MAN eTrucks it currently provides up to 375 kW.
- SoC
- State of Charge, the battery's current charge level expressed as a percentage.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.