Kempower has introduced a charging dispenser designed to solve one of the electric vehicle industry's most expensive problems: the growing divide between infrastructure built for passenger cars and infrastructure needed for heavy-duty trucks. The Finnish charging manufacturer unveiled the Mega Satellite Flex this week at ACT Expo, during its Unplug & Recharge event for customers and partners. The unit supports both the established CCS standard, at up to 560 kW, and the emerging Megawatt Charging System, at up to 1.2 MW, from a single dispenser.
That dual capability matters because the charging industry currently sits at an awkward crossroads. CCS remains the dominant standard for passenger EVs across North America and Europe, while MCS is only beginning to be deployed for the much higher power demands of electric trucks and buses. Site operators have generally had to choose one path or build separate systems for each vehicle class, which raises upfront costs and complicates long-term planning. Anyone evaluating deployment options can find further specifications in Kempower's provider documentation, which outlines how the dispenser integrates with existing hardware. By combining both standards into one unit, Kempower is betting that operators will prefer a single flexible investment over a phased, standard-by-standard buildout.
Why Megawatt Charging Is Emerging Now
Heavy-duty trucks cannot rely on the charging speeds that satisfy passenger cars. A truck battery pack is often ten times larger than a car's, and fleet operators need turnaround times measured in minutes, not hours, to keep freight schedules viable. The Megawatt Charging System was developed specifically to address that gap, pushing power delivery far beyond what CCS was originally engineered to handle. The Mega Satellite Flex reflects that shift technically, supporting up to 1,500 amps for MCS connections versus 700 amps for CCS, with a shorter 2.7-meter cable for MCS use and a longer 5-meter cable for CCS, accommodating the different vehicle geometries involved.
A Hedge Against Infrastructure Obsolescence
The dispenser also supports 800-volt architectures now appearing in newer passenger EVs, which can draw higher charging speeds than older 400-volt platforms. For site operators, that forward compatibility is arguably as important as the truck-charging capability itself. Charging infrastructure is a long-term capital investment, and equipment that becomes obsolete within a few years erodes returns quickly. By supporting both today's dominant standard and tomorrow's heavy-duty requirement, Kempower is aiming to protect operators from having to rip out and replace hardware as vehicle fleets evolve.
Compatibility and Rollout
The Mega Satellite Flex works within Kempower's existing distributed charging architecture, meaning operators already using the company's systems can add the new dispenser without redesigning their sites. An optional payment terminal is also available, a detail that matters for public charging locations serving mixed traffic. Kempower expects the unit to reach the North American and European markets in July 2026, giving fleet operators and charging network developers roughly a year to plan deployments around it.