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Mercedes-Benz is advancing its commitment to electric mobility by integrating a new generation of high-power charging infrastructure into its fast-charging network. Through a comprehensive partnership with Alpitronic, the European market leader in high-power charging, Mercedes-Benz will introduce revolutionary technology designed to make electric vehicle charging faster and more efficient than ever before.
Key Highlights
- Next-Generation Technology: Integration of Alpitronic’s HYC1000 fast-charging system beginning in 2026.
- Unprecedented Speed: New charging points will deliver up to 600 kW of power.
- Rapid Range Addition: Capable of adding up to 325 kilometers of range to a Mercedes-Benz CLA in just ten minutes.
- Future-Focused Development: A new high-performance charger is being developed, inspired by the one-megawatt charging performance of the CONCEPT AMG GT XX.
- Global Network Expansion: The company plans to operate more than 10,000 fast-charging points worldwide by the end of the decade.
Charging Power and Efficiency at a New Level
Starting in 2026, new Mercedes-Benz charging parks in Europe and North America will feature the Alpitronic HYC1000 system. Unlike conventional stations where the power unit is built into the column, this system uses a modular, decentralized architecture. An external power unit provides up to 1,000 kW at 800 amps, intelligently distributing this power across multiple charging points via smart load management.
This flexible design allows charging hubs to be customized for specific site needs, optimizing power, efficiency, and scalability. A single charging point can deliver up to 600 kW at 800 volts, drastically reducing charging times for customers and setting a new industry standard.
Developing a High-Performance Fast Charger
In addition to deploying the standard 600 kW charging points, Mercedes-Benz and Alpitronic are co-developing a dedicated high-performance fast charger. This project incorporates insights from the recent benchmark of over one-megawatt charging power achieved with the CONCEPT AMG GT XX. This record was set using a single CCS cable supporting up to 1,000 amps. The ultimate goal is to enable charging speeds that significantly surpass today’s standards, making the process as quick as refueling a conventional vehicle.
The partnership leverages Alpitronic’s hardware expertise and Mercedes-Benz’s system integration know-how. This collaborative approach, from laboratory testing to real-world extreme condition trials, is critical for bringing this groundbreaking technology to market.
Network Expansion and Seamless Integration
The growing Mercedes-Benz Charging Network is open to drivers of all vehicle brands. However, Mercedes-Benz drivers receive exclusive benefits through the seamless connectivity of their vehicles with the MB.CHARGE Public charging service. The vehicle’s MB.OS system can calculate the most efficient route with charging stops and automatically reserve a charging point.
The network is steadily expanding, with charging parks already operational in Germany, the U.S., China, Austria, and Japan. The company plans to roll out its network to eight additional countries within a year as it works toward its goal of establishing over 10,000 fast-charging points globally. Mercedes-Benz also collaborates on joint ventures like IONITY (Europe), IONNA (North America), and IONCHI (China) to further bolster fast-charging infrastructure worldwide.
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