Mercedes and BMW just announced the conclusion of an agreement on the creation of an equal joint venture in China : this will be responsible for the work of a high power charging networkand also provide Chinese customers with premium EV charging services.
In this way, Mercedes-Benz and BMW will use their experience gained from charging operations, both in China and the rest of the world, as well as their expertise in the Chinese electric vehicle market, to offer fast charging solutions that are practical, reliable and customized. for Chinese customers. This collaboration between the two German manufacturers aims to provide a better public charging experience for customers in the Middle Kingdom.
Up to 7000 fast charging points
The joint venture of Mercedes and BMW plans to put into operation a network of at least 1,000 powerful charging stations by the end of 2026. 7000 points of ultra-fast chargingusing the latest high power electric charging technology.
The first high-speed charging stations in the Chinese network of Mercedes and BMW should will open its doors in 2024in key regions of the Chinese EV market, while more stations are expected to be installed across the country in the coming months and years.
Exclusive features for Mercedes and BMW customers
It premium charging network will be open to the general public, for all brands of electric vehicles, but Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW Group customers are expected to be able to take advantage of a number of exclusive features, such as the Plug & Charge function, or online booking of their charging station to take advantage of a more convenient experience.
The joint venture of BMW and Mercedes also plans to equip its charging stationselectricity produced from renewable sourceswhen conditions allow, to create a sustainable and environmentally friendly charging experience.
China’s EV market is booming, and the country has plenty of fast charging solutions. For example, China has the world’s largest Shell charging station, located near Shenzhen Airport and working in cooperation with BYD, which has no less than 258 fast charging points for electric vehicles.
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Source: Auto Plus
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