Scania has successfully installed and tested a pilot megawatt charging system from ABB E-mobility, representing the next milestone in the development of an efficient, high power charging solution for heavy duty vehicles. The technology will enable half the charging time for heavy duty vehicles.
Both companies are committed to enabling a zero-emission transport future and taking the lead in developing tomorrow’s technology today. Developing a solution to fast charge these commercial electric vehicles, which will also deliver significant range, is a major step towards increasing sales of heavy duty vehicles that can be driven fossil-free.
Initial testing On technical viability of high current charging
This is a charging standard that Scania and ABB E-mobility have both invested in
The initial testing, to prove the technical viability of high current charging, is a first important step towards the future MCS system from ABB E-mobility. This will result in the progressive deployment of high-power chargers, starting from 1500 Ampere (A) and eventually extending to the full MCS scope of up to 3000A.
This is a charging standard that Scania and ABB E-mobility have both invested in, and have been instrumental in developing in collaboration with CharIN (the MCS standard is expected in 2024).
MCS technology - critical for Scania’s long haul electric trucks
MCS technology is critical for Scania’s long haul electric trucks, where both driving time and resting time are regulated by law.
The vehicle can be driven for a maximum of 4.5 hours, before the driver needs to take a 45-minute break and during this time, the truck needs to charge with enough power to operate for another 4.5 hours. Due to the size of the batteries, both fast and high-power charging is essential.
“We see a momentum for electric transport and our goal is that 50% of all vehicles we sell annually by 2030 are electric. To achieve this goal will require infrastructure and MCS is a crucial piece of the puzzle for the infrastructure going forward,” says Fredrik Allard, Head of E-mobility, Scania.
ABB E-mobility
ABB E-mobility is at the forefront of delivering the reliable charging infrastructure and robust service capabilities
As a globally renowned company in EV charging solutions, ABB E-mobility is at the forefront of delivering the reliable charging infrastructure and robust service capabilities, which fleets require in order to successfully transition to electric.
Chris Nordh, the Global Head of the Fleet & Transit business at ABB E-mobility added: “We are delighted to be collaborating with Scania on this milestone pilot, which will set a precedent for the sector and identifies one of the ways we collaboratively approach OEM charging partnerships, effectively verticalizing the technology stack to create great end user experiences.”
Developing quality Charging experience for fleets
Chris Nordh adds, “Today is an exciting day and we look forward to many more milestones to come, as we further develop a quality, reliable, and seamless charging experience for fleets.”
From this year, Scania can offer trucks with the MCS pre-standard connector to customers with specific and pronounced needs, with production set to begin in 2024. ABB E-mobility will introduce the next iteration of its MCS technology in late 2024 / early 2025.
Enabling zero-emission mobility
ABB E-mobility is enabling zero-emission mobility as a globally renowned company in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.
ABB E-mobility has sold more than one million EV chargers across more than 85 markets
They are a partner of choice for the world’s biggest EV OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators, offering the widest portfolio of EV charging solutions from smart chargers for the home to high-power chargers for the highway stations of the future, solutions for the electrification of fleets and charging for electric buses and trucks.
With approximately 1,500 employees around the world, ABB E-mobility has sold more than one million EV chargers across more than 85 markets, including over 50,000 DC fast chargers.
Scania – global provider of transport solutions
Scania is a world-renowned provider of transport solutions. Together with their partners and customers, they are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2022, they delivered 80,238 trucks, 4,994 buses, as well as 13,400 industrial and marine power systems to their customers.
Net sales totaled to over SEK 170 billion, of which over 20 percent were service-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs nearly 57,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centers in Africa and Asia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP.
