Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standard for Class 8 electric trucks. The next frontier of commercial EV infrastructure — funded by CARB Advanced Clean Fleets, EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles, and CEC EnergIIZE programs.
Power range
1–3.75 MW per stall
Session time
30–45 minutes for Class 8 trucks
Project pricing
Requires Tesla NDA
Best for
Sites serving medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks along freight corridors.
Typical use cases
Truck stops
Fleet depots
Port drayage hubs
Logistics yards
Pros & trade-offs
Pros
Strong CARB ACF / EnergIIZE / EPA funding stacks
Very high per-session revenue
First-mover advantage as MCS network forms
Aligns with CA freight electrification mandates
Trade-offs
Requires major utility service upgrade — typically transformer + substation work
Long lead times (12–24 months)
Limited to sites near freight & port corridors
Model Megawatt ROI for your site
Run the address-specific assessment — see capital, incentives, and payback for Megawatt chargers at your property.
