The first Alpitronic EV chargers are scheduled to be installed at Mercedes-Benz charging sites in the third quarter of 2024.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a strategic partnership with European electric vehicle (EV) charger developer Alpitronic, marking a significant step in the latter's expansion into the North American market. This collaboration is part of Mercedes' comprehensive USD 1 billion investment aimed at enhancing EV charging infrastructure across North America. Ccs2 Vs Ccs1
The German luxury automaker plans to integrate Alpitronic's cutting-edge 400 kW EV fast chargers, which will be manufactured locally in the United States. This move aligns with Mercedes-Benz's ongoing efforts to support its transition to electric mobility, which includes substantial investments in advanced battery technology and charging solutions.
Mercedes-Benz has already established a significant presence in the EV charging landscape, boasting a network of 100,000 charging points in the US alone. The company's commitment to sustainable transportation was further emphasised in November 2024 with the inauguration of its first branded Charging Hub in North America, located near its US headquarters in the Atlanta area. This initiative is part of a broader USD 1 billion joint venture that aims to create at least 400 Hubs, hosting 2,500 DC fast chargers by 2030.
Additionally, Mercedes-Benz is a key player in the IONNA joint venture, collaborating with six other major automakers to install a minimum of 30,000 fast chargers across North America.
The partnership with Alpitronic represents a pivotal development in Mercedes' charging strategy. Alpitronic America, Inc.'s HYC 400 chargers will be deployed at scale, making Mercedes-Benz the first DC fast-charging network to do so in the US. These state-of-the-art chargers offer impressive capabilities, including charging speeds of up to 400 kW and the ability to charge two EVs simultaneously at rates up to 200 kW each.
Alpitronic's expansion into North America is marked by the recent opening of its US corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, in November 2023. To support local job creation and infrastructure development, the HYC 400 chargers for Mercedes will be manufactured at a facility in Wisconsin.
The chargers will feature a variety of charging port standards, including CCS1 and CCS2, with Mercedes confirming that NACS (North American Charging Standard) cables will also be available on the US-deployed units.
This collaboration builds upon an existing partnership between Mercedes and Alpitronic in Europe, with both companies expressing enthusiasm about bringing their combined expertise and commitment to quality to the American market.
J1772 Ccs Combo Connector The first Alpitronic EV chargers are scheduled to be installed at Mercedes-Benz charging sites in the third quarter of 2024, signaling a new chapter in high-power EV charging infrastructure in North America.