PlugitNews · 2026-01-27 00:00

Plugit and Kempower launched Finland's first public Megawatt Charging System (MCS) station for trucks in the Port of HaminaKotka.

Plugit and Kempower have opened Finland's first public megawatt charging site for fast truck charging in the Port of HaminaKotka, marking a significant milestone in their partnership to expand EV charging infrastructure across the Nordics.

This ultra-high-speed infrastructure allows e-trucks to fully recharge within legally mandated rest stop times, accelerating the electrification of long-haul transport and supporting the next generation of electric heavy goods vehicles.

Fast Facts

·Partnership: Plugit and Kempower
·First MCS site location: Port of HaminaKotka, Mussalo, Kotka, Finland
·Technology: Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for trucks
·MCS charging speed: Up to 1.2 MW per plug
·Initial power capacity: 1,800 kW (three 600kW Kempower Power Units)
·Charging points: Four CCS Mega Satellites, one MCS Mega Satellite
·Current live sites: 15 in Finland
·Future expansion: 15-20 more sites planned in Finland, Sweden, and France
·Station opening date: December 2025
·Partnership agreement signed: January 2026

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People Mentioned

Erik Kanerva

Sales Director for Northern Europe at Kempower

René Graichen

Chief Operating Officer at Plugit

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Plugit and Kempower launched Finland's first public Megawatt Charging System (MCS) station for trucks in the Port of HaminaKotka.