Mercedes-Benz to Launch High-Power Charging Network

TGR Staff - 01/05/2023

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a high-power charging network in North America, Europe, China, and other key markets. The network will be built this year in the US and Canada and will be available in other regions around the globe by the end of the decade. The charging stations will be located in key cities and urban centers, close to major roads and retail destinations, including participating Mercedes-Benz dealerships. The charging network will prioritize Mercedes-Benz customers, but it will also be open to drivers of other brands with compatible technology. The company hopes that this move will improve the convenience of its electric vehicles and accelerate the adoption of electric mobility.

At CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Mercedes-Benz announced that the rollout of its high-power charging network for electric vehicles will start this year in North America. The collaboration partners here include MN8 Energy, one of the US's most significant solar energy and battery storage owners and operators, and ChargePoint, a leading EV charging network technology company. By 2027, a network totaling more than 400 hubs across North America with more than 2,500 high-power chargers is planned to offer a premium, sustainable and reliable charging experience.

“Mercedes-Benz already offers what we believe to be the finest EVs in the market. But to accelerate the electric transformation, we need to ensure that the charging experience keeps pace as well. Our customers deserve a compelling charging experience that makes electric vehicle ownership and long-distance travel effortless. We won’t take a wait-and-see approach for this to be built. That’s why we are launching a global high-end charging network. It’s designed to become another differentiator of Mercedes-Benz ownership for our customers and an asset with value-creation potential for our company. We are excited to start right here in North America with strong and experienced partners like MN8 Energy and ChargePoint.” - Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG