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Milence has opened a heavy-duty EV charging hub in Temse, Belgium, its fifth site in the country. The eight-bay location includes four hybrid MCS/CCS chargers rated up to 1,500 kW and four CCS chargers rated up to 400 kW; it is also part of the European MACBETH project testing MCS technology for electric trucks.
Milence has opened a heavy-duty electric truck charging hub in Temse, Belgium, its fifth location in the country, with four hybrid chargers supporting the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) and CCS. The eight-bay site is positioned between Antwerp and Ghent, connecting major port and logistics areas with routes toward France and Southern Europe.
The Temse hub has eight charging bays. Four are equipped with hybrid MCS/CCS chargers rated up to 1,500 kilowatts, while the other four have CCS chargers rated up to 400 kilowatts, according to the report by Charged EVs. The stated figures are maximum power ratings; actual charging power and session duration may vary by vehicle and operating conditions.
Drivers using the site can access restrooms, showers, coffee, vending machines and outdoor seating while charging. Milence has not provided details in the source report about the hub’s pricing, opening hours, charger utilization or the number of vehicles it can serve over a given period.
The hub is part of the European MACBETH project, which focuses on developing and deploying MCS technology for heavy-duty electric trucks. Milence says its participation includes testing MCS in real-world conditions and sharing findings with industry partners. The report does not set out results from those tests or give a timetable for publishing them.
A New Link for Electric Freight
Temse adds another charging point to Milence’s Belgian network in a location serving freight movements between Antwerp and Ghent and onward international routes. For trucking operators considering electric vehicles, dependable charging along logistics corridors can affect route planning, vehicle deployment and the time trucks spend out of service.
The site’s mix of MCS-capable and CCS charging provides different power options at one location. MCS is designed for higher-power charging of heavy-duty vehicles than CCS, and the MACBETH project is testing how that technology works in practice. Milence says MCS could allow charging to fit alongside drivers’ mandatory rest breaks, but the source report does not provide operational data demonstrating how often that happens or how much time operators could save.
The hub’s opening is a specific infrastructure addition, not evidence by itself that the wider network is sufficient for all electric truck routes. Its impact will depend on factors such as vehicle compatibility, availability, charging performance and how the site is used by fleets.
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How MCS Fits the Temse Project
The Megawatt Charging System is intended for high-power charging of heavy-duty electric vehicles. Compared with CCS, it is designed to support higher charging power, an attribute relevant to trucks that need to cover long distances and operate on scheduled routes. The Temse hub’s four hybrid units support both MCS and CCS, while four additional units are CCS-only, according to Charged EVs.
Milence describes Temse as its fifth charging hub in Belgium. The company’s regional manager said the site strengthens a logistics connection and contributes to work on megawatt charging. The project connection also means the location is being used as a real-world test site, rather than serving only as a commercial charging facility.
Performance Data Still Pending
The report does not say how many trucks the hub is expected to serve, whether all four MCS/CCS chargers are immediately available to customers, or what charging power vehicles can routinely achieve there. The listed ratings are maximum charger outputs, not confirmed power delivered in typical sessions.
It is also unclear when Milence or other MACBETH participants will release findings from the Temse trials, or what measures will be used to assess MCS performance. No information is provided on the site’s pricing, access requirements, utilization forecasts or effect on journey times.
Watch for Trial Results and Usage
The immediate next step is operation of the Temse hub and continued real-world MCS testing through the MACBETH project. Milence says it will share findings with industry partners, but the source report gives no date for a results update.
Further information on charger availability, actual charging performance and fleet use would help show how the site serves truck operators and whether charging can be coordinated with rest periods. Until those details are reported, the confirmed development is the hub’s opening and its installed mix of MCS/CCS and CCS charging capacity.
Key Questions
Where is Milence’s new charging hub?
It is in Temse, Belgium, between Antwerp and Ghent, on routes connecting logistics areas with international transport corridors.
How many chargers and bays does the site have?
The hub has eight charging bays: four with hybrid MCS/CCS chargers rated up to 1,500 kW and four with CCS chargers rated up to 400 kW.
What is MCS charging?
MCS, or Megawatt Charging System, is a charging standard designed for high-power charging of heavy-duty electric vehicles. The Temse site is being used to test the technology in real-world truck operations.
Is the hub part of a research project?
Yes. The Temse location is part of the European MACBETH project, which focuses on developing and deploying MCS technology for electric trucks.
Are the listed charging speeds guaranteed in every session?
No. The reported figures are maximum charger power ratings. The source does not state typical delivered power, which can depend on the vehicle and charging conditions.
Source: chargedevs.com
