90 MCS hubs operational across EuropeTarget Q4 2028Not yet reached.
Upcoming
Q4 2026eActros 600 and Volvo FH Electric ramp-up (next)
Q4 202890 MCS hubs operational across Europe
Current obstacles
Grid infrastructure readiness variesEuropean grids differ in capacity; some countries need substantial upgrades for MCS hubs.
OEM truck adoption of MCSEarly models support MCS; wider adoption across smaller builders is ongoing.
Physics limits
Battery thermal stress at megawatt scale1 MW creates extreme thermal stress; rapid charging reduces battery cycle life vs. slower charging.
Connector cost and durabilityMCS connectors are complex and expensive; maintenance costs exceed conventional CCS/CHAdeMO.
How it works
3 parts
MCS Technology
1 MW delivery via MCS
Megawatt Charging System delivers 1 MW via triangular connectors, enabling 30-45 minute recharges.
Charge Duration
Aligns with driver rest periods
30-45 minute recharge aligns with legal EU truck driver rest (45 min), enabling continuous long-haul ops.
Grid Management
Battery storage and demand smoothing
Hub battery storage buffers megawatt peaks and ensures reliability in areas with limited grid capacity.
Spec sheet
Spec
Milence Megawatt Truck-Charging Network
Maximum charging power (MCS)
1,000 kWR (reported)
Full battery recharge time
30-45 minutesR (reported)
Charging hubs operational
34R (reported)
Hubs targeted by 2028
90R (reported)
R reported by the company
About Milence
The team behind Milence Megawatt Truck-Charging Network
Milence
Megawatt charging, heavy-truck, Europe, MCS
Joint venture of Daimler Truck, TRATON (VW), and Volvo building Europe's public charging for e-trucks. Founded 2022 with 500M EUR capital. 34 hubs live across eight countries; 71 sites targeted by end-2027, scaling toward 90 hubs by 2028.
Joint venture of Daimler Truck, Traton, and Volvo; 500M EUR founding capital in July 2022.
34 charging hubs live in eight European countries; 71 sites targeted by end-2027, scaling to 90 hubs by 2028.
Megawatt Charging System (MCS) delivers 1 MW; enables 30-45 minute full recharges for heavy trucks.