China’s Huawei has officially launched the world’s first 100 MW-class supercharging facility for electric trucks, demonstrating a new era of high-power, ultra-fast charging technology.
Built as a demonstration hub for medium- and short-distance bulk material transport within Beichuan’s sand and gravel mines, the project represents a major investment in electrified logistics. Developed by Sichuan Yuanqi Xingguang Digital Energy Technology with an outlay of about $20.9 million, the site covers roughly 11.5 acres.
The station features a total designed capacity of 100MW, including 18 supercharging bays rated at 1.44MW each and 108 bays at 600kW. Capable of serving up to 700 electric heavy trucks per day, it is expected to deliver more than 300,000 kWh of charging daily.
The facility also incorporates nearly 1MW of solar capacity through a photovoltaic carport and two 215kWh wind-liquid energy storage units for intelligent cooling and power balancing.
Megawatt tech powers 62-mile charge in just five minutes
The new Sichuan supercharging hub, powered by Huawei’s Megawatt Supercharging technology, is designed to support the next generation of ultra-fast-charging heavy-duty trucks. The facility is compatible with “3.5C” supercharging models, allowing drivers to add about 62 miles of range in just five minutes of charging.
For truck owners, the financial benefits are substantial – energy savings are projected at $0.21 per mile, which translates into roughly $21,000 in annual savings per vehicle. Over a three-year span, this could offset the cost of an entire truck. Station operators also stand to gain, with charging efficiency improvements expected to boost operational performance by more than 15 percent.
One of the most forward-looking features of the Sichuan supercharging station is its ability to work seamlessly with the power grid. Instead of simply drawing massive amounts of electricity, the facility uses Huawei’s integrated solution that combines smart photovoltaics with grid-forming energy storage to create a “source-grid-load-storage” microgrid.
This design allows the station to operate in both grid-connected and independent modes, ensuring reliable service even during peak demand or local outages. By balancing energy input from solar power, storage systems, and real-time demand, the microgrid reduces the strain of high-power charging on the wider grid while improving overall stability and resilience.
VPP microgrid at truck hub boosts clean energy use
In addition to its grid-friendly design, the Sichuan supercharging station also incorporates Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology, giving it the ability to interact intelligently with the broader grid. By aggregating and coordinating distributed energy resources, the VPP enables the facility to maximize renewable energy consumption and optimize charging schedules.
This not only lowers operating costs through peak-valley arbitrage, drawing power when rates are low and supplying it when demand is high, but also generates new revenue streams for operators. Ultimately, the system fosters true synergy between vehicles, charging piles, and the grid, pointing the way toward a more sustainable and economically viable energy ecosystem.
By pairing renewable generation with advanced charging infrastructure, the Sichuan station demonstrates how clean energy can directly power heavy transport. Its “PV-storage-charging” integrated system produces roughly 5,000 kWh of green electricity every day, offsetting a portion of the station’s demand.
Combined with the shift to electrified heavy-duty trucks, the facility is expected to cut carbon emissions by about 45,000 tons annually, showcasing the Chinese giant’s ambitions for large-scale charging projects that can accelerate both energy efficiency and decarbonization in logistics.
