Mercedes-Benz, the luxury car maker. Revealed a bold expansion of Mercedes Charging Infra. Launching a string of new collaborations and global charging hubs. They will make electric driving more accessible for millions of buyers. The aggressive plan reinforces the German automaker’s pledge to an all-electric future. It is in line with its goal of climate-neutral mobility by 2039.
Mercedes Charging Infra: Major Announcements & Global Milestones
Mercedes-Benz plans to increase more than 2,000 new high-power charging stations. Across the world by the end of 2030. Which would translate to over 10,000 distinct fast-charging points. The rollout will span North America, Europe, China, and India.
Most Important Features of the New Mercedes Charging Infrastructure
- Ultra-Fast Charging: All new locations feature 400kW DC chargers. Allowing most EVs to charge to 80% in under 20 minutes.
- Open-Access & Cross-Brand Compatibility: As much as it provides customized advantages to Mercedes-Benz customers. The network will be open for other brands as well, enabling industry-wide electrification.
- Self-Service & App Integration: Customers can book, find, and pay for charging through the Mercedes me Charge app. Maintaining transparency and convenience.
- Green Energy Commitment: In EU and NA rollouts, Mercedes-Benz pledges to power its new charging points with renewable energy.
Strategic Partnerships for Mercedes Charging Infra: Tesla & Retail Integration
Tesla Supercharger Collaboration
- Beginning this year, Mercedes-Benz customers in the U.S. and Canada. They will have direct access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. Courtesy of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) rollout. Current Mercedes EQ owners will be provided with adapter kits by spring 2025. Starting 2026, new Mercedes-Benz EVs in North America will natively support the Tesla plug.
IONNA Joint Venture
- Partnership with seven major world car manufacturers. Mercedes-Benz is an original participant in IONNA. An aggressive plan to deploy 30,000 high-power chargers in North America by 2030.
Retail Charging with Federal Realty
In a combination of retail therapy and convenience topping up. More than 500 super-fast MB branded charging points will be installed. At more than 50 of Federal Realty’s highest-profile U.S. shopping centers. With the initial locations up and running early in 2026.
The Indian Context: Creating a Local Luxury EV Ecosystem
Mercedes-Benz dominates the Indian EV market in terms of sales and infrastructure. The firm’s local infrastructure is well over 140 charging points across 60+ cities. India’s biggest luxury EV infrastructure so far. With more fast chargers being planned on main metro highways by 2026.
ELCTRIK Speaks
Mercedes-Benz’s new expanded charging program is not about hooking up cars. It’s about hooking up to a new age. Where luxury and convenience meet sustainability. With retail, technology, and infrastructure partnerships. The Merc is making electric mobility go mainstream, one fill-up at a time.
