Mercedes-Benz exits European EV charging as 47 hubs move to Electra
By Eve
As of 1 November 2026, 47 Mercedes-Benz charging hubs in Europe, mostly in Germany and Austria, have become part of the Electra network and will gradually be rebranded. Electra now has around 800 fast-charging locations across mainland Europe, with up to 600kW available at some sites. The deal emerged in Mercedes-Benz's Q3 FY 2026 report, which put the segment's assets and value at around €100 million (US$112 million), while the company continues to run Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging in the US with around 780 charging points in 25 states.
Why it matters
A major automaker stepping back from owning European charging hubs and handing them to a specialist operator points to further consolidation among CPOs. Drivers must now register separately with Electra for billing, preferential rates and booking, so roaming and in-car integration terms are worth watching in future procurement and partnership talks.
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- Original title
- “Mercedes-Benz exits the EV charging market in Europe”
- Published
- 5 November 2026
- Updated
- 9 November 2026
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- EV Charging
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- Europe
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