Powering Heavy-Duty
Mobility
DC Megacharger is an Austrian R&D project, accelerating the European shift to zero-emission heavy transport. For the first time, it will enable direct access to the medium-voltage grid combined with high-performance direct current (DC) charging at about 4 MW – setting a new benchmark in speed, efficiency, and material savings, designed for European-wide deployment.
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Trucks
Mega-fast charging for heavy-duty fleets – efficient, scalable, and built for logistics.
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Move
Smart charging for electric buses – designed for cities, depots, and public transport networks.
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Grid
Grid-ready technology – medium-voltage access for cost-saving, future-proof charging hubs.
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Industry
High-power charging for ports, mines, and industry – where performance meets resilience.
Built for High-Power.
Made for Heavy-Duty.
Discover how DC Megacharger is transforming heavy-duty transport. With direct medium-voltage access and high-performance direct current (DC) charging, vehicles like buses, trucks, and cranes charge in minutes – not hours. Less material, lower costs, and unmatched speed: this Austrian innovation sets new standards in scalable, zero-emission logistics.
DC Megacharger wins Houska Prize 2025
DC Megacharger (formerly known as MEDUSA) has been awarded the prestigious B&C Houska Prize 2025 for its breakthrough heavy‑duty charging innovation. Being Austria’s top award for applied research, this honor highlights DC Megacharger’s pioneering role in multi-megawatt ultra-fast charging. Recognized for combining technical excellence with economic impact, the project stands out as a scalable and sustainable solution, reducing charging time from 4.5 hours to just 8 minutes. It shows how cutting-edge research drives real impact for the mobility of tomorrow.
Contact the Project Team
Do you have questions about DC Megacharger, or are you interested in becoming a project partner? Our team will be happy to provide more information about the research, technology, or current implementation phase. Please contact Professor Markus Makoschitz, Principal Scientist at AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, and project lead for DC Megacharger. We look forward to hearing from you.
