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Mercedes-Benz Group, a well-known producer of luxury cars, announced it will open its own charging stations for electric vehicles. The German automotive brand said the hubs will start operations in October.
Mercedes-Benz picked Atlanta in the United States, Chengdu in China, and Germany’s Mannheim City to be the first three locations for its high-power charging hubs. The move is part of the company’s gradual implementation of its ambitious plans to bring and bolster the presence of its charging infrastructure on the global stage.
The company said on Monday, Aug. 28, that it aims to set up a network of 2,000 charging stations by the end of 2024 and at least 10,000 by the end of the decade. The three mentioned locations will be the starting point of Mercedes-Benz’s expansion for its EV chargers.
Slash Gear reported that the German automaker is also making sure that it is not left behind by its rivals in the industry. It is pushing for its own network of EV chargers and expects to add more locations after breaking ground for its first three hubs that will also be opened for other brands of vehicles.
“We firmly believe that electric mobility is the key to a sustainable, zero-emission future. Our goal is to create an infrastructure that offers electric vehicles reliable and easy charging options,” Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG’s chief executive officer, Franz Reiner, said in a press release. “In this way, we are actively supporting the transformation to electric mobility With the Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network, we are expanding global charging options and setting new standards in electric vehicle charging.”
The chief went on to add, “We want to encourage our customers to switch to zero-emission vehicles and thus make a positive contribution to protecting our environment.”
Photo by: Mercedes-Benz Media Room
