1.5 MW Heavy-Duty Truck Ultra-Fast Charger Passes U.S. ETL Certification

Portuguese EV charging technology company i-charging recently announced that its i-light heavy-duty electric truck charging system has Victory received ETL certification from Intertek, formally meeting U.S. and Canadian electrical safety standards for DC fast chargers. This key compliance milestone clears a major hurdle for the 1.5-megawatt ultra-fast charging system's entry into the North American market.

The certification covers UL 2202 (Standard for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment), UL 2231 (Standard for Personnel Protection), and CSA C22.2 No. 346 in Canada. The ETL mark signifies that the product has undergone rigorous independent third-party evaluation for safety performance — providing essential compliance assurance for fleet operators and charging station developers, though local permitting and on-site acceptance remain required steps.

Designed specifically for medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles, the i-light system supports modular configuration: it can deliver up to 800 kW via the Combined Charging System (CCS) interface — using either a 600 A continuous liquid-cooled cable or an optional 700 A liquid-cooled cable with peak current capability of 800 A — ensuring compatibility with most electric trucks already operating across North America; alternatively, it can switch to Megawatt Charging System (MCS) mode, scaling maximum charging power up to 1.5 MW with sustained current of 1,500 A.

The MCS standard, developed by the CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative), targets large commercial EVs with battery capacities far exceeding those of passenger cars. It aims to enable efficient energy replenishment during mandatory driver rest periods — such as the U.S. FMCSA's 30-minute break requirement — significantly reducing vehicle downtime. By integrating both CCS and MCS output capabilities, i-light allows fleets to deploy immediately using existing vehicles while preserving a seamless upgrade path for future MCS-equipped models.

The charging system also features a 37-inch transparent display that projects real-time charging status into the driver's field of view inside the cab, plus a dedicated 10-inch touchscreen for intuitive operation and information interaction.

"ETL certification is the decisive step for i-light's North American launch," said Jeff Cohen, CEO of i-charging USA. "Medium- and heavy-duty fleets demand exceptionally robust charging infrastructure — capable of supporting vehicles' round-the-clock, high-intensity operational cycles, while also anticipating the maturation of the MCS standard."

Founded in 2019, i-charging is headquartered in Porto, Portugal, and Atlanta, USA. This certification marks a substantive breakthrough in its strategy to rapidly expand into North American fleet markets. However, the company has not yet disclosed its first U.S. or Canadian customers, nor provided a specific deployment timeline.