Mercedes will open its first charging centers in Atlanta, China and Germany
Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to open its first DC fast-charging centers for electric vehicles in Atlanta, Georgia; Chengdu, China; and Mannheim, Germany from Q4 2023.
The automaker plans to install 2,000 charging centers globally by the end of 2024, with 10,000 chargers in North America, Europe, China and “other key markets” by 2030.
In July, Mercedes joined the ranks of automakers in adopting Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port. Starting in 2024, the automaker will offer a NACS adapter for any existing electric vehicle with CCS ports so those vehicles can access Tesla's extensive supercharging network – 45,000 chargers worldwide, as of April 2023. 2025 and later model years, North American Mercedes vehicles must be built with a NACS port.
As Mercedes builds new hubs, the type of charging station they use (i.e. CCS, NACS or Chinese standard GB/T) will vary by region. The company didn't say which ports its new hubs will be built with, but said the "Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging Network" will be available to all brands.
Mercedes-Benz customers will however benefit from certain advantages, such as the possibility of reserving a charging station via the Mercedes me Charge service. Following Tesla's lead, charging stations will offer features such as "Plug*Charge", which allow customers to automate the charging and payment process as soon as the charging cable is plugged in.
The automaker also said its new charging stations will be integrated directly into route planning to show drivers the best way to charge.
Mercedes said it would choose charging station locations near major traffic areas and some dealerships, as well as near amenities such as refreshments and restrooms. Some stations will be equipped with awnings to protect against the weather, a feature also common at Tesla charging centers.
Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to open its first DC fast-charging centers for electric vehicles in Atlanta, Georgia; Chengdu, China; and Mannheim, Germany from Q4 2023.
The automaker plans to install 2,000 charging centers globally by the end of 2024, with 10,000 chargers in North America, Europe, China and “other key markets” by 2030.
In July, Mercedes joined the ranks of automakers in adopting Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port. Starting in 2024, the automaker will offer a NACS adapter for any existing electric vehicle with CCS ports so those vehicles can access Tesla's extensive supercharging network – 45,000 chargers worldwide, as of April 2023. 2025 and later model years, North American Mercedes vehicles must be built with a NACS port.
As Mercedes builds new hubs, the type of charging station they use (i.e. CCS, NACS or Chinese standard GB/T) will vary by region. The company didn't say which ports its new hubs will be built with, but said the "Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging Network" will be available to all brands.
Mercedes-Benz customers will however benefit from certain advantages, such as the possibility of reserving a charging station via the Mercedes me Charge service. Following Tesla's lead, charging stations will offer features such as "Plug*Charge", which allow customers to automate the charging and payment process as soon as the charging cable is plugged in.
The automaker also said its new charging stations will be integrated directly into route planning to show drivers the best way to charge.
Mercedes said it would choose charging station locations near major traffic areas and some dealerships, as well as near amenities such as refreshments and restrooms. Some stations will be equipped with awnings to protect against the weather, a feature also common at Tesla charging centers.
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