Mercedes-Benz Makes Big Announcement About EV Charging Network At CES

[Vernon]

An announcement from Mercedes-Benz was anticipated at CES 2023. Most people thought it would be something in the line of a new electric vehicle concept or an upgrade to an existing EV. However, the German automaker made a different announcement on Thursday 5 January 2023. Inasmuch as it may not be what many expected, it … (read full article...)

 

[Voltaiz]

Following the footsteps of Tesla and GM, the German automaker Mercedes-Benz have shared a plan to develop a 10,000-charger network by 2030, starting with the U.S. and Canada and later expanding into China, Europe and other key markets. North American portion of its self-branded network will eventually grow to 400 hubs, with a total of 2,500 high-power chargers. Charging speeds at these stations will top out at 350 kW, and each station will have up to 30 chargers. Mercedes-Benz also named EV charger company ChargePoint as a partner in the venture. Mercedes-Benz will be centering the new network around key cities and urban population centers, close to major arteries, convenient retail and service destinations, including participating Mercedes-Benz dealership sites.

 

[Amperix]

This shows competition at all levels from manufacturing to providing charging stations all around. The customers are bound to benefit from such competition among the automakers.