Mercedes-Benz is celebrating a major milestone in North America as its High-Power Charging network reaches 100 locations, with nearly 1,000 charging points installed across the United States and Canada.
Launched in November 2023, Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging (MB HPC) has expanded rapidly over the past three years, growing from just five locations and 32 charging points into a network spanning 28 US states and British Columbia, Canada.
The milestone highlights the growing importance of reliable public fast-charging infrastructure as electric vehicle adoption continues to expand. It also shows how traditional automakers are becoming increasingly involved in building charging networks that serve drivers beyond their own vehicle brands.
According to Mercedes-Benz, more than 245,000 customers have used the network since its launch, completing over one million charging sessions.
The growth of Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging has accelerated considerably since its first stations opened in late 2023.
The network started with only five locations and 32 charging points. By the end of 2024, it had expanded to 19 locations and 188 charging points. Growth continued throughout 2025, when the number of locations reached 63, supported by 597 charging points.
By November 2026, the network had reached 100 locations and 934 active charging points, representing a significant expansion in just three years.
The infrastructure now has approximately 205 megawatts of installed charging capacity, giving it a stronger presence along major travel routes and at popular shopping destinations.
The expansion is particularly notable because Mercedes-Benz has positioned the network as a premium charging option while making it available to electric vehicles from multiple manufacturers.
Although the majority of locations are in the United States, the network has also expanded into Canada, with British Columbia becoming its first Canadian market.
400-kW Chargers Support Multiple EV Brands
One of the network’s biggest selling points is its charging speed.
Every Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging location features chargers capable of delivering up to 400 kW. The network primarily uses hardware supplied by Italian charging equipment manufacturer Alpitronic.
However, the actual charging speed depends on the electric vehicle’s battery architecture, temperature, state of charge, and maximum charging capability. Not every EV can take advantage of the full 400-kW output.
Mercedes-Benz has also focused on making its charging infrastructure accessible to drivers of different electric vehicle brands.
The network supports vehicles from 19 automotive manufacturers, including Tesla, Rivian, Ford, Hyundai, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Kia, and Volkswagen.
Connector compatibility is another important part of the strategy. According to the company’s anniversary report, 93% of its Alpitronic charging stalls offer both CCS1 and the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, while the remaining 7% are CCS-only.
This approach allows a wider range of EV drivers to use the network without relying on charging adapters.
As more automakers adopt NACS for their North American electric vehicles, supporting both standards could become an increasingly important advantage for public charging operators.
Mercedes-Benz Focuses on Charging Reliability
Adding more charging stations is only one part of improving the public charging experience. Reliability remains equally important, particularly for drivers traveling long distances.
Mercedes-Benz says its first-time charging success rate has improved from approximately 84% in 2023 to more than 90% in 2026.
This metric measures how often a charging session successfully starts on the first attempt, without requiring drivers to reconnect the cable, restart the charger, or repeat the payment process.
The improvement reflects the company’s focus on making charging more convenient and predictable.
The wider charging industry has also made progress. According to figures presented in Mercedes-Benz’s three-year report, the overall DC fast-charging success rate in the United States and Canada increased from 80% in 2023 to 88% in 2026.
That represents a meaningful improvement, although it also shows that failed charging attempts remain an issue across the industry.
Customer satisfaction rankings provide another indication of the changing competitive landscape. In the 2026 J.D. Power EVX public charging study, Mercedes-Benz, IONNA, and Rivian secured the top positions, ending Tesla’s three-year run as the overall leader.
The results suggest that competition among charging providers is increasingly shifting toward service quality, reliability, and the overall customer experience.
Mercedes-Benz Is Expanding in a Competitive Charging Market
The growth of MB HPC comes at a time when the North American public charging market is becoming increasingly competitive.
Tesla’s Supercharger network remains a major player, while companies such as IONNA and Rivian are expanding their own infrastructure. Automakers and independent charging operators are investing in larger stations, faster hardware, and improved reliability.
Mercedes-Benz is taking a somewhat different approach by combining premium charging locations with high-powered equipment and broad vehicle compatibility.
Its stations are typically positioned along major travel corridors and near shopping centers, where drivers can recharge while taking a break or running errands. Individual locations range from smaller four-stall installations to larger hubs with as many as 20 charging points.
The company’s decision to deploy 400-kW chargers throughout its network also provides additional capacity for future EVs that can accept higher charging power.
There is another interesting development in Mercedes-Benz’s charging strategy. While the company has exited its European high-power charging business, its North American operation continues to expand.
This makes the United States and Canada important markets for Mercedes-Benz’s charging infrastructure ambitions.
