Mercedes-Benz said today that it will launch a global high-power charging network across North America, Europe, China and other markets. It will begin in 2023 in US and Canada, followed by other regions around the globe. Mercedes-Benz said it wants to have the full network in place before the end of the decade because it plans to go all-electric wherever market conditions allow. The Mercedes-Benz charging hubs will be located in significant cities and urban population centers, close to major arteries, retail and service destinations, including participating Mercedes-Benz dealerships.

General Motors is arguably well ahead of Mercedes in offering charging stations. Even though more public charging stations are in operation than ever, customer satisfaction with public Level 2 charging declined from last year, dropping to 633 (on a 1,000-point scale) from 643 in 2021, while satisfaction with the speedier DC (direct current) fast charger segment remains flat at 674, J.D. Power told AutoInformed last August.