Mercedes-Benz targets 10,000 high-power EV chargers by 2030

Mercedes-Benz opened its first high-power charging hubs and plans over 2,000 charging points by end-2024, scaling to 10,000-plus by 2030. Branded high-power charging networks signal infrastructure models Indian automakers and charge-point operators may evaluate as EV adoption grows.

Mercedes-Benz launched its first high-power charging stations in Atlanta, Chengdu and Mannheim in the fourth quarter of 2023, targeting over 2,000 high-power charging points by the end of 2024 and more than 10,000 chargers across more than 2,000 Charging Hubs by the end of the decade. Stations offer charging rates up to 400 kW, compatible with CCS1, CCS2, NACS and GB/T standards. Intelligent charging management charges each vehicle at its optimal power level to minimise charging duration.

The development affects automakers, charge-point operators, and EV drivers across North America, Europe, China and other core markets. Hubs are sited in high-traffic regions and select dealerships with amenities, surveillance cameras, intelligent light poles, and weather canopies. The network is open to all car brands, with Mercedes-Benz customers able to reserve points via me Charge. It integrates with over 1.3 million existing charging points worldwide and route planning through Navigation with Electric Intelligence.

Indian automakers and charge-point operators should monitor branded high-power charging deployment as a model for premium EV infrastructure, particularly the use of 400 kW capability, multi-standard connectors, and renewable-energy sourcing. Under its "Ambition 2039" vision, Mercedes-Benz enables charging with 100% renewable electricity via green-supply agreements or certificates, with selected hubs incorporating solar panels. Affected entities should assess interoperability, reservation features, and renewable-sourcing approaches as India scales EV-charging networks.

Key figure — Charging-network target: over 10,000 chargers by 2030; up to 400 kW per point