Rocsys Unveils S2 Hands-Free Charger to Accelerate Heavy-Duty EV Fleet Adoption

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Rocsys has introduced the S2, its second-generation hands-free charging system designed for heavy-duty electric fleets operating in demanding environments such as ports, distribution centers, and logistics hubs. The launch marks a key commercial phase for the company, with the first S2 unit already deployed at a large port customer and additional orders available globally, including configurations that support U.S. Build America, Buy America sourcing requirements.

Building on more than six years of operational data from its ROC-1 predecessor in Europe and North America, Rocsys engineered the S2 with a smaller physical footprint, simpler installation, and a wider range of motion to better fit dense, complex sites. The system is purpose-built to automate repetitive plug-in tasks across mixed fleets and shifts, using computer vision and motion intelligence to locate vehicle inlets with sub-millimeter accuracy and achieve a reported 99.9% plug-in success rate even in rain, dust, shadows, or low light.

The S2 comes in two variants: a standard model for general fleet environments and the S2-H, which adds heavier-duty protection, enhanced coatings, beacon lighting, and reflectors for harsh industrial settings. IP-rated components, adaptable force absorption, and a seven-motor controller architecture are intended to improve safety, reliability, and uptime in high-throughput operations where charging failures directly impact asset utilization and turnaround times.

Strategically, Rocsys positions the S2 as a multi-vendor, multi-vehicle solution that supports interoperability across different charger brands and vehicle types, aiming to reduce integration friction for large operators. The system can be integrated into existing infrastructure with minimal or no civil work, and the flexible arm with extended reach and wide vertical working range allows the same unit to serve varied vehicle geometries and parking offsets within constrained yards.

The S2 is embedded in the broader Rocsys Platform, which combines hardware, software, and field services, and exposes APIs for integration with fleet management and terminal operating systems. This connectivity enables operators to coordinate charging with workflows and schedules, increasing visibility over state of charge and asset readiness, and helping to mitigate the operational complexity that grows as fleets electrify at scale.

Rocsys has also developed the Smart Cover, an in-house communication device that enables any vehicle equipped with it to connect with any S2 steward via Ultra-Wideband, facilitating standardized vehicle-to-infrastructure communication without OEM-specific integrations. CEO and co-founder Crijn Bouman framed the S2 as a practical, field-ready step toward reliable, hands-free charging for real-world operations, underscoring the company’s ambition to shape emerging standards for EV ecosystems in ports and logistics.

From a market perspective, the S2 strengthens Rocsys’s competitive position in a segment where automation, reliability, and labor efficiency are becoming critical as heavy-duty EV fleets expand. By targeting ports and distribution hubs first—environments with high asset intensity and tight schedules—Rocsys aims to capture early, repeatable use cases that can drive recurring revenue from both equipment and services, while demonstrating performance data that may support broader adoption across logistics and autonomous-vehicle applications.

Rocsys plans to showcase the S2 at industry events including ACT Expo in Las Vegas and TOC Europe in Hamburg, leveraging these venues to deepen engagement with port operators, logistics providers, and potential OEM partners. With operations in Europe and the United States and active participation in industry consortiums, the company is positioning the S2 and its platform as infrastructure that can scale alongside global electrification efforts, with potential long-term implications for standard-setting, partnership opportunities, and the company’s revenue mix between hardware, software, and lifecycle services.