Kempower’s New EV Fast Charger Can Do What Tesla’s Supercharger Can’t

Superchargers are everywhere, but they can’t quite match Kempower’s new Mega Flex Satellite in terms of flexibility.

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By: Iulian Dnistran

May 7, at 7:19am ET

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Finland’s Kempower has unveiled a new type of EV fast charger.
The Mega Flex Satellite can cater to power-hungry electric big rigs and smaller EVs at the same time.
It can output up to 1.2 megawatts through its MCS port, but there’s a second CCS connector, too.

Tesla has the ubiquitous Supercharger, which is aimed squarely at passenger EVs, and it’s now slowly ramping up production of the Megacharger and Basecharger, both of which are designed for power-hungry electric big rigs.

They’re three separate products, but Finland’s Kempower decided to build an EV charger that can cater to megawatt-capable trucks and your run-of-the-mill electric car at the same time.

The new Mega Flex Satellite is fitted with a megawatt-capable MCS connector and a CCS cable, and it’s aimed at busy logistics hubs where a Tesla Semi might need a quick top-up at the same time as a smaller, shorter-range Mack MD medium-duty truck.

On the MCS side, an 8.86-foot (2.7-meter) cable can deliver up to 1.2 MW, while the CCS side has a 16.4-foot (5-meter) cable and a maximum output of 560 kW. It’s worth noting that the maximum output of the stall is capped at 1.2 MW, so if both connectors are used at the same time, the charging EVs will share the power output.

The dispenser works in tandem with a separate power cabinet, so it’s not an all-in-one solution like Tesla’s new Basecharger, but it is capable of a much higher power output. Kempower said it has future-proofed its new stall to support the ultra-high-voltage EVs that may hit the market in the near future, with a design that allows for up to 1,250 volts DC.

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Gallery: Kempower Mega Satellite Flex

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For now, however, the stall can deliver between 150 and 1,000V at up to 700 amps on the CCS side and up to 1,500 amps on the MCS side. The Mega Satellite Flex can also be equipped with a payment terminal, making it a good option for public truck charging stations.

The Finnish company claims that the new dual charger can simplify the transition to higher-powered charging, while enabling high charging site utilization from day one. This, in turn, leads to a faster return on investment and a lower cost of ownership.

“We’re proud to be introducing our newest solution designed to support our customers in taking the next step toward zero-emission heavy-duty transportation”, said Jussi Vanhanen, Kempower’s Chief Product Officer. “Our flexible solution supports operators to take the leap by enabling them to serve more vehicle types, increasing site utilization and return on investment in the short-term, while also getting ready for the MCS transition.”

The Kempower Mega Satellite Flex will go on sale in Europe and North America in July 2026.