The Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a standard for high-power charging of commercial EVs, is steadily moving from the pilot stage toward commercial implementation.
The latest EVSE provider to present an MCS charger is Portuguese manufacturer i-charging, which unveiled a new Megawatt charger called i-light at the recent IAA Transportation show in Hanover.
The name i-light is intended to invoke “a light design and great user experience.” The new charger can deliver up to 1.5 MW in adjustable increments of 250 kW to meet different charging requirements, and supports up to six simultaneous outputs. It includes 3-meter liquid-cooled cables (longer lengths optional). A 37-inch glass display is designed to be visible from the truck driver’s seat to ensure easy monitoring of the charging process.
The i-light system is set to begin certification by 2025, once the MCS standards are published by ISO, IEC and SAE later this year. The first i-light chargers supporting the MCS standard are expected to be delivered in 2025. The company will also offer a CCS version of the i-light by the end of 2024.
“With i-light, we are making a statement about the future of heavy-duty transport,” said Pedro Moreira da Silva, CEO of i-charging. “Our goal is to provide a solution that addresses the critical need for faster, more efficient charging while supporting the broader transition to sustainable energy.”
Source: i-charging