Mercedes-Benz builds super-fast charging stations, has premium waiting rooms and parking spaces for disabled car owners

Mercedes-Benz charging stations are carbon neutral, meaning the electricity used to illuminate or recharge the vehicle is entirely green electricity - Photo: Mercedes-Benz — Mercedes-Benz charging stations are carbon neutral, meaning the electricity used to illuminate or recharge the vehicle is entirely green electricity – Photo: Mercedes-Benz

In mid-November, Mercedes-Benz North America opened the doors to its first premium charging station, which it built in collaboration with local partner MN8 Energy.

Located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States, this charging station sets a new standard in its ability to serve users of all brands, not just limited to customers who own Mercedes-Benz cars.

The biggest advantage of the Mercedes-Benz charging station is that the charging system has a maximum capacity of up to 400 kW at all charging ports. At this capacity, many electric cars that support fast charging can restore the battery from 10% to 80% in less than 20 minutes. During that time, car users can drink coffee, have a snack or simply relax at the adjacent service counter.

All charging ports at Mercedes-Benz's high-end charging stations have status lights (free or there is no charging vehicle) and remaining energy so that people who need to charge their vehicles can decide before entering the station - Photo: Mercedes-Benz — All charging ports at Mercedes-Benz’s high-end charging stations have status lights (free or there is no charging vehicle) and remaining energy so that people who need to charge their vehicles can decide before entering the station – Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz aims to have the capacity to be used by all electric vehicle users with this premium charging station network. For this reason, this charging station appears in the data of all charging map applications provided by third parties.

As far as Mercedes-Benz customers are concerned, they can use the charging station in several different ways via the Mercedes Me Charge application. For example, they can reserve a charging port for a few hours remotely.

The space closest to the waiting lobby is used as a space specifically for the convenience of vehicle owners with disabilities - Photo: Mercedes-Benz — The space closest to the waiting lobby is used as a space specifically for the convenience of vehicle owners with disabilities – Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Furthermore, they can come to charge the car at any time and then leave without registering or paying, as the application will automatically perform all the above operations for them.

Solar panels are installed on the roof to recharge the station as well as provide electricity for lighting - Photo: Mercedes-Benz — Solar panels are installed on the roof to recharge the station as well as provide electricity for lighting – Photo: Mercedes-Benz

For high-end Mercedes-Benz customers, at some charging stations in the new network they will have access to a private relaxation lounge with a service counter and a convenient sales system. Those purchasing the new Mercedes-EQ electric car will get 2 years of free charging, while existing car owners will also get 6 months of free charging on this new charging station system.

Inside the waiting room where users can lie down, chat with other car owners, have a snack or go to the bathroom - Photo: Mercedes-Benz — Inside the waiting room where users can lie down, chat with other car owners, have a snack or go to the bathroom – Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz has invested more than USD 1 billion to expand the above charging station system in the US. In the future, they are also committed to replicating the high-end charging station model in other regions, possibly including Vietnam.