On November 3, Mercedes-Benz (China) Investment Co., Ltd. and BMW Brilliance Automotive Co., Ltd. announced the signing of a cooperation agreement. The two parties will establish a joint venture in China with a 50:50 share ratio to operate a supercharging network in the Chinese market. , working together to meet the growing demand for luxury charging services among Chinese customers.
Mercedes-Benz and BMW will use their charging operation experience in the global and Chinese markets and insights into China's new energy vehicle market to tailor fast, convenient and reliable charging solutions for Chinese customers. Both parties hope that this cooperation can further enhance customers’ public charging experience.
By the end of 2026, the joint venture plans to build at least 1,000 super charging stations with advanced technology and about 7,000 super charging piles in China. The first batch of charging stations are planned to start operating in China's key new energy vehicle cities in 2024, and subsequent charging station construction will also cover other cities and regions across the country.
The joint venture’s charging network will be open to the public. According to the plan, customers of the Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW Group can enjoy exclusive services, such as plug-and-charge, online reservations and other seamless digital charging experiences. In addition, the joint venture plans to purchase renewable energy power when conditions permit to provide Chinese customers with a sustainable luxury charging experience.
