Mercedes-Benz HPC NA is building a network of premium EV charging hubs in the US and Canada, and Simon is a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations.
For Mercedes-Benz, this initiative further solidifies its commitment to support a high-quality charging experience for drivers of all EV brands that is fast, reliable, safe and close to attractive amenities. Further, this expansion of the Mercedes-Benz charging network to Simon locations will bring hundreds of construction jobs to the communities that they’re located in.
Key takeaway from this strategic alliance is the integration of several key initiatives including deployment of Mercedes-Benz branded EV fast chargers at 55 Simon retail properties; and placement of Mercedes-Benz advertising across Simon’s out-of-home media infrastructure; as well as utilisation of Simon centres for Mercedes-Benz vehicle launches, vehicle displays, and test-drive opportunities where drivers already go to shop, live, work and play.
Mercedes-Benz is continuously expanding public charging offerings to customers globally. The company’s initiatives to establish a high-power charging infrastructure also include the Europe-wide fast-charging network joint venture Ionity, which already comprises around 3,000 charging points, and the recently established joint venture with six other automotive OEMs to expand the North American high-power charging network. The company's own Mercedes-Benz charging network consisting of branded charging hubs is the next important step in the company's electrification strategy.
Both Mercedes-Benz HPC NA and Simon anticipate the transformative impact that this collaboration will have on the electric vehicle charging landscape in North America, signalling a bright future for sustainable transportation.
