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Mercedes-Benz plots ‘global’ EV charging network with 10,000 chargers by 2030



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Today at CES 2023, a great-big tech conference in Vegas, Mercedes-Benz announced its answer to range anxiety and the great electric-vehicle charger shortage.
Following the likes of Tesla and GM, the German automaker shared a plan to develop a new 10,000-charger network by 2030, starting with the U.S. and Canada, and later expanding into China, Europe and “other key markets.”
Mercedes-Benz said the North American portion of its self-branded network will eventually grow to 400 hubs, with a total of 2,500 “high-power chargers.” Charging speeds at these stations will top out at 350 kW, and each station will have up to 30 chargers, the company’s press release said. The chargers will be open to anyone, but Benz owners will get special treatment; they’ll be able to reserve stations ahead of time.
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