According to Inside EVs, the MCS was in development for about four years and has a peak output of 3.75 MW, and the working prototype was tested on a Scania electric truck, which was able to receive more than 1 MW of power.

CharIN officials stated that the charging system is "based on globally aligned requirements and a technical specification to develop the requirements for a worldwide standard", which makes it suitable for heavy duty vehicles and industries that would require high power outputs.

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The Tesla semi-truck might be able to use this system in the future, while Tesla cars and other EVs will be able to charge at the 1 MW stations as well.

The publication of the final MCS standard is expected to happen in 2024, and starting later this year, CharIN members will be able to present how they will implement the MCS in their products.

The MCS is also meant to be "the common agreement on one and the same position of the MCS Connector on all trucks worldwide", which should mean that all MCS manufacturers will install the charging port on the left-front side to simplify station layouts.