China’s Huawei has unveiled the world’s first 100-megawatt (MW) heavy-duty truck supercharging station, setting a new benchmark for ultra-fast EV charging and clean logistics.
Located in Beichuan, Sichuan Province, the new hub, developed with Sichuan Yuanqi Xingguang Digital Energy Technology, spans more than 11 acres and represents a $21 million investment. The site is equipped with 18 ultra-fast bays rated at 1.44 MW each and 108 bays at 600 kW, enabling it to serve up to 700 electric trucks per day.
Charge 100 km in Five Minutes
The facility leverages Huawei’s Megawatt Supercharging technology, compatible with next-generation 3.5C supercharging trucks. Drivers can add about 62 miles (100 km) of range in just five minutes, a game-changer for time-sensitive industries such as mining and bulk material transport.
The economics are equally striking. Truck operators are expected to save around $0.21 per mile, or about $21,000 per truck annually, effectively “paying off the cost of a truck in three years.” For station operators, improved efficiency could boost profitability by more than 15%.
A Green Microgrid For Heavy Transport
Beyond charging speed, the Sichuan hub introduces a “source-grid-load-storage” microgrid, integrating nearly 1 MW of solar capacity and two wind-liquid energy storage units. This allows the site to operate flexibly, both connected to the grid and independently, while reducing strain on the power system.
The hub also incorporates Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology, which enables smart interaction with the wider grid. By coordinating renewable generation, storage, and charging demand, it maximizes green energy use, lowers costs through peak-valley pricing, and even creates new revenue opportunities.
Cutting 45,000 Tons Of CO₂ A Year
Huawei estimates the hub’s integrated “PV-storage-charging” system produces about 5,000 kWh of clean electricity daily. When paired with electrified heavy-duty trucking, the project is expected to cut annual carbon emissions by 45,000 tons, equivalent to removing nearly 10,000 cars from the road.
Logistics Enters The Megawatt Era
With this launch, Huawei has effectively introduced the world’s first megawatt-class EV charging station for heavy transport, transforming how bulk material logistics can be powered. What was once a bottleneck, slow charging times, is now turning into a competitive advantage for electrification.
As China accelerates its push toward clean energy and smart grids, Huawei’s megawatt hub may serve as the blueprint for similar projects worldwide, bridging the gap between renewable energy and the future of heavy-duty transport.
