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    "title": "Electra and Mercedes-Benz expand premium fast-charging access across Europe",
    "modified_at": "2026-11-03 09:00:02",
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    "body": "<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Brussels, November 3 2026 &ndash; <strong>Mercedes-Benz customers will gain improved access to more than 800 premium fast-charging locations across Europe through a new premium partnership between Electra and </strong><a href=\"https://MB.CHARGE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MB.CHARGE</strong></a><strong> Public</strong><sup><strong>1</strong></sup><strong>, combining preferential pricing, charge-point reservation and seamless in-car access.</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Electra and Mercedes-Benz are joining forces to make fast charging more convenient for MB.CHARGE Public customers across Europe.</span></li><li><span>Through the new premium partnership, customers will gain improved access to Electra&rsquo;s network of more than 800 stations and 5,000 charge points in ten countries.</span></li><li><span>Depending on their MB.CHARGE Public tariff, customers will benefit from preferential rates, seamless access through the Mercedes-Benz charging ecosystem and the option to reserve compatible charge points before arrival.</span></li><li><span>From 1 November 2026, the 47 Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging Hubs in Europe will become part of the Electra network.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>More choice and convenience for MB.CHARGE Public customers</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">The partnership extends the premium charging experience currently available at Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs to Electra stations across Europe. By connecting key steps of the charging journey, it makes public charging more seamless and convenient for customers. Through MB.CHARGE Public, customers benefit from greater choice and planning certainty, particularly in Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Customer benefits at a glance</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Preferential rates: tariff-specific conditions at Electra stations across Europe</span></li><li><span>Seamless access: stations can be located and accessed directly through the Mercedes-Benz charging ecosystem in the vehicle or via the Mercedes-Benz App</span></li><li><span>Greater planning convenience: compatible charge points can be reserved directly from the vehicle before arrival, helping ensure that a charger is available when customers reach the station</span></li><li><span>Reliable high-power charging: Electra reported network availability of more than 98.5% and offers charging power of up to 600 kW at selected locations</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>A stronger joint network in Europe</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">The 47 Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs in Europe - comprising 374 charge points, including 31 hubs in Germany and six in Austria - will join the Electra network while continuing to offer customers the familiar on-site charging experience. In Germany, the integration will considerably increase Electra&rsquo;s network from 50 to 81 stations.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Supporting further network growth</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">The partnership combines Electra&rsquo;s expanding fast-charging network with the integrated digital charging experience offered by MB.CHARGE Public. Electra plans to invest &euro;200 million in Germany alone next year. Together, the two companies aim to broaden access to convenient and reliable fast charging for electric-vehicle drivers across Europe.</p><blockquote style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Aur&eacute;lien de Meaux, CEO of Electra</strong>: <em>&quot;Mercedes-Benz built charging hubs to a standard few networks match. We are proud they chose Electra to carry that standard forward, and to open our entire network to their drivers with preferential rates, reservation and access straight from the car. This partnership is a milestone for Electra in Germany and across Europe.&quot;</em></blockquote><blockquote style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Nico Dettmer, Global Head of Mercedes-Benz Charging Solutions</strong>: <em>&ldquo;Electric mobility is about more than the car. At Mercedes-Benz, our ambition is to deliver a seamless and exceptional customer experience regardless of the powertrain. Charging is an essential part of that promise for our EV customers. Together with Electra, we are making fast charging across Europe even more accessible and convenient, adding more than 800 locations to our premium partnership network and bringing a seamless charging experience to our customers.&rdquo;</em></blockquote><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup>1</sup> <sup>In order to use the MB.CHARGE Public digital extra, a separate customer charging contract with a selected third-party provider is required.</sup></p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/15bf5ecf-6d0d-4f43-b616-feb59627d65d/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-15bf5ecf-6d0d-4f43-b616-feb59627d65d\"\n                data-id=\"15bf5ecf-6d0d-4f43-b616-feb59627d65d\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/15bf5ecf-6d0d-4f43-b616-feb59627d65d/-/inline/no/IMG_2219.jpeg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/15bf5ecf-6d0d-4f43-b616-feb59627d65d/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><sup><strong>Spokes Electra</strong></sup></p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><sup>Paul Tonini l General Manager Electra Germany</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><sup>Emeline Keundjian l Electra VP Brand and Communication</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><sup><strong>Spokes Mercedes-Benz</strong></sup></p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><sup>Tobias Brandstetter l Global Communications Mercedes-Benz</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><sup>Nathalie Hohaus l Global Communications Mercedes-Benz</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup><strong>About Electra</strong></sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup>Electra is the Belgian leader in ultra-fast charging for electric vehicles, revolutionizing the daily lives of drivers with a charging time of just 20 minutes.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup>Electra operates in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic, and is working toward the deployment of 1,000 fast-charging points by 2030. In Belgium, Electra runs the largest fast-charging network, with over 900 charge points already installed. In Luxembourg, the company operates 5 charging stations, accounting for 28 charging points. </sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup>In 2025, the company raised a record 433 million euros, bringing the total funding secured to over 1 billion euros. Revenues tripled in 2025, with profitability projected for 2026.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup>With over 4000 charging points already in operation and a target of over 15,000 by 2030, Electra stands at the heart of Europe&rsquo;s electric transition. It supports families, businesses, and public authorities by providing reliable infrastructure and ensuring a seamless customer experience.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup>Electra is trusted by major names such as Delhaize, Burger Brands Belgium, Uber, Taxis Verts, BOLT, HelloFresh, Vinci Autoroutes, AccorInvest, Stellantis, G7, LSGI, Altarea, Indigo, Louvre Hotels Group, Primonial REIM France, and Groupe Chopard.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup>In January 2026, Electra was named the overall winner by users of Chargemap, which compiles and analyzes community reviews every year to rank the best charging networks. Electra emerged as the winner across the continent: &#039;number one in Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Italy, and highly ranked in other countries, thanks to a modern and seamless user experience.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup>With more than 260 specialized team members, Electra is heavily investing in innovation and R&amp;D to deliver a truly unique user experience.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https://walkietalkie.createsend1.com/t/i-i-vtudjdl-l-y/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><sup>www.go-electra.com</sup></u></a></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup><strong>About Mercedes-Benz</strong></sup></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><sup>Mercedes\u2010Benz AG is part of the Mercedes\u2010Benz Group AG with a total of around 164,000 employees worldwide and is responsible for the global business of Mercedes\u2010Benz Cars and Mercedes\u2010Benz Vans. Ola K&auml;llenius is Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes\u2010Benz AG. The company focuses on the development, production and sales of passenger cars, vans and vehicle-related services. Furthermore, the company aspires to be the leader in the fields of electric mobility and vehicle software. The brand portfolio of Mercedes\u2010Benz Cars includes the Mercedes\u2010Benz brand, as well as Mercedes\u2010AMG, Mercedes\u2010Maybach, and the G\u2010Class product brand. Mercedes\u2010Benz AG is one of the world&rsquo;s largest manufacturers of high-end passenger cars. In 2025 it sold more than 2.1 million passenger cars and vans. In its two business segments, Mercedes\u2010Benz AG is continually expanding its worldwide production network with around 30 production sites on four continents. Sustainability is a guiding principle of the Mercedes\u2010Benz strategy. Mercedes-Benz considers the impacts of its business activities across the entire value chain and takes economic, environmental and social aspects into account in equal measure.</sup></p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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