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Mercedes-Benz USA said today that its first Charging Hub* opened at its headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Additional charging hubs will open across Texas and the Southeast by the end of 2023. (AutoInformed: Mercedes-Benz will expand EV Charging to 10,000 Points)
“The Mercedes-Benz Charging Network expands global charging options for customers of all EV brands to promote clean, electric mobility,” said Franz Reiner, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG.** “In North America, our strategy is clear: focusing on where EV drivers are and where they are going to enhance the North American EV charging map while setting new standards for quality and customer experience. These efforts will pave the way for greater EV adoption here in North America and around the world.”
Mercedes-Benz HPC NA* also said that several hubs will open at Buc-ee’s travel centers in Texas, Florida, Alabama, and Georgia by the end of 2023, with further expansion in 2024. Charging hubs at Simon Mall locations are planned to launch in the first half of 2024, both showing the power of retail integration collaborations to facilitate a speedy network build out that has immediate customer impact, it claimed.
Sandy Springs Technical Details
- 400kW Chargers: The first chargers installed are provided by ChargePoint and are all capable of charging rates of up to 400kW, some of the fastest charging speeds in the industry.
- Open to all from day one: Drivers of EVs from any brand can charge their vehicle and enjoy a Mercedes-Benz brand experience.
- Charging lounge: Charging hub customers can enjoy a premium, clean and comfortable environment while their vehicle charges, complete with couches and lounge chairs, vending machines, refreshments, and restroom facilities.
- Solar Canopy: Provides weather cover for customers, overhead LED lighting for safety and solar panels on top to generate passive clean electricity.
- Intelligent Indicators: A pylon built to a height of 15 feet, visible from the street, indicates the status of the charging stall: in use, free or reserved.
- Accessibility: The charging hub includes one charging spot, closest to the charging lounge, designed especially for handicap accessible vehicles, as well as one uncovered, drive-through charging spot that is designed for electric vans or EVs with trailers up to 26 feet in length.
- Powered by clean energy: Through both direct and indirect means, the charging hub uses renewable energy and is carbon neutral.
Our driver-first network will deliver some of the fastest charging speeds and will be openly accessible to all EV drivers from day one, “said Andrew Cornelia, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz HPC.
*Mercedes-Benz HPC North America (Mercedes-Benz HPC NA) is a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy. It is launching a network of premium electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in North America. This initial charging hub is the first step in Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to invest over $1 billion, in a joint venture with MN8 Energy, to deliver 2500 chargers within at least 400 charging hubs across North America by the end of the decade.
**Mercedes-Benz Mobility
With ~10,000 employees, Mercedes-Benz Mobility specializes in financial and mobility services. Mercedes-Benz Mobility operates in 35 countries. Products include financing, leasing, vehicle subscription, rental and fleet management to insurance, innovative mobility services, digital payment solutions, as well as products and services around charging. Mercedes-Benz Mobility is a division of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, which also includes the vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz AG, one of the largest suppliers of premium and luxury passenger cars and vans.
As financial services provider, Mercedes-Benz Mobility entities support sales of the Mercedes-Benz Group’s automotive brands worldwide. Mercedes-Benz Mobility also offers comprehensive products and services in the fields of charging at home, at public and for business use cases. In Germany, Mercedes-Benz Bank is one of the leading vehicle financing banks. Flexible mobility offers such as Mercedes-Benz Rent or EQ subscription, enable an uncomplicated and flexible entry into e-mobility, complementing the service portfolio.
With its subsidiary Athlon, Mercedes-Benz Mobility is present in Europe in operational fleet management and vehicle leasing and is responsible for ~400,000 vehicles. In addition, Mercedes-Benz Mobility invests in the market for urban mobility services: The FREE NOW Joint Venture is a pioneer of multi-modal mobility with its digital Mobility-as-a-Service platform.
The Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS), which is behind the CHARGE NOW Joint Venture, brings together drivers of electric vehicles and charging station operators. The portfolio also includes StarRides – a limousine transport service joint venture in China – and the participation in the Berlin chauffeur service Blacklane.
During 2022, Mercedes-Benz Mobility financed or leased a contract volume of €132.4 billion. The business segment generated sales of €27 billion in 2022 and achieved an EBIT adjusted of €2.4 billion.
Mercedes-Benz Opens First North American EV Charging Hub
Click for more charging.
Mercedes-Benz USA said today that its first Charging Hub* opened at its headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Additional charging hubs will open across Texas and the Southeast by the end of 2023. (AutoInformed: Mercedes-Benz will expand EV Charging to 10,000 Points)
“The Mercedes-Benz Charging Network expands global charging options for customers of all EV brands to promote clean, electric mobility,” said Franz Reiner, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG.** “In North America, our strategy is clear: focusing on where EV drivers are and where they are going to enhance the North American EV charging map while setting new standards for quality and customer experience. These efforts will pave the way for greater EV adoption here in North America and around the world.”
Mercedes-Benz HPC NA* also said that several hubs will open at Buc-ee’s travel centers in Texas, Florida, Alabama, and Georgia by the end of 2023, with further expansion in 2024. Charging hubs at Simon Mall locations are planned to launch in the first half of 2024, both showing the power of retail integration collaborations to facilitate a speedy network build out that has immediate customer impact, it claimed.
Sandy Springs Technical Details
Our driver-first network will deliver some of the fastest charging speeds and will be openly accessible to all EV drivers from day one, “said Andrew Cornelia, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz HPC.
*Mercedes-Benz HPC North America (Mercedes-Benz HPC NA) is a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy. It is launching a network of premium electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in North America. This initial charging hub is the first step in Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to invest over $1 billion, in a joint venture with MN8 Energy, to deliver 2500 chargers within at least 400 charging hubs across North America by the end of the decade.
**Mercedes-Benz Mobility
With ~10,000 employees, Mercedes-Benz Mobility specializes in financial and mobility services. Mercedes-Benz Mobility operates in 35 countries. Products include financing, leasing, vehicle subscription, rental and fleet management to insurance, innovative mobility services, digital payment solutions, as well as products and services around charging. Mercedes-Benz Mobility is a division of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, which also includes the vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz AG, one of the largest suppliers of premium and luxury passenger cars and vans.
As financial services provider, Mercedes-Benz Mobility entities support sales of the Mercedes-Benz Group’s automotive brands worldwide. Mercedes-Benz Mobility also offers comprehensive products and services in the fields of charging at home, at public and for business use cases. In Germany, Mercedes-Benz Bank is one of the leading vehicle financing banks. Flexible mobility offers such as Mercedes-Benz Rent or EQ subscription, enable an uncomplicated and flexible entry into e-mobility, complementing the service portfolio.
With its subsidiary Athlon, Mercedes-Benz Mobility is present in Europe in operational fleet management and vehicle leasing and is responsible for ~400,000 vehicles. In addition, Mercedes-Benz Mobility invests in the market for urban mobility services: The FREE NOW Joint Venture is a pioneer of multi-modal mobility with its digital Mobility-as-a-Service platform.
The Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS), which is behind the CHARGE NOW Joint Venture, brings together drivers of electric vehicles and charging station operators. The portfolio also includes StarRides – a limousine transport service joint venture in China – and the participation in the Berlin chauffeur service Blacklane.
During 2022, Mercedes-Benz Mobility financed or leased a contract volume of €132.4 billion. The business segment generated sales of €27 billion in 2022 and achieved an EBIT adjusted of €2.4 billion.