Electra and Mercedes-Benz expand premium fast-charging access across Europe

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 MB.CHARGE Public1, combining preferential pricing, charge-point reservation and seamless in-car access.

Paris, 3 November 2026

Electra and Mercedes-Benz are joining forces to make fast charging more convenient for MB.CHARGE Public customers across Europe.
Through the new premium partnership, customers will gain improved access to Electra’s network of more than 800 stations and 5,000 charge points in ten countries.
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.
From 1 November 2026, the 47 Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging Hubs in Europe will become part of the Electra network.

More choice and convenience for MB.CHARGE Public customers

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.

Customer benefits at a glance

Preferential rates: tariff-specific conditions at Electra stations across Europe
Seamless access: stations can be located and accessed directly through the Mercedes-Benz charging ecosystem in the vehicle or via the Mercedes-Benz App
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
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

A stronger joint network in Europe

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’s network from 50 to 81 stations.

Supporting further network growth

The partnership combines Electra’s expanding fast-charging network with the integrated digital charging experience offered by MB.CHARGE Public. Electra plans to invest €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.

"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."

Aurélien de Meaux, CEO of Electra

“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.”

Nico Dettmer, Global Head of Mercedes-Benz Charging Solutions

1 In order to use the MB.CHARGE Public digital extra, a separate customer charging contract with a selected third-party provider is required.

Electra Contacts:

Emeline Keundjian, +33 6 23 84 13 86, e.keundjian@go-electra.com, Electra VP Brand and Communication
Paul Tonini, p.tonini@go-electra.com, Electra German General Manager
Silas Guntermann, +49 176 40901116, s.guntermann@bettertrust.de, Electra German PR agency

Mercedes-Benz Contacts:

Tobias Brandstetter, +49 176 30 941 650, tobias.brandstetter@mercedes-benz.com , Global Communications
Nathalie Hohaus, +49 176 30 967 397, nathalie.hohaus@mercedes-benz.com, Global Communications

About Electra

Electra deploys the ultra-fast charging infrastructure that makes large-scale electric mobility real and accessible to everyone. Present in 10 European countries, the company operates more than 800 stations designed for everyday use: accessible, reliable, and built for a seamless user experience. Backed by a team of more than 300 employees and a robust industrial and technological foundation, Electra has established itself as a key player in Europe’s energy transition. The company was named Europe’s most reliable charging network by Chargemap in 2024.

Electra partners with numerous landowners and infrastructure operators, including shopping centers, hotels, parking operators, and motorway service areas, to secure the most strategic locations.

Its solutions serve both individual drivers (B2C) and professional fleets (B2B), supporting the transition of ride-hailing and taxi drivers, last-mile logistics providers, and corporate fleets. Electra is also a founding member of the Charge League, a collective initiative bringing together several charging networks to build a sovereign, interoperable European infrastructure, already representing more than 12,000 charge points.

About Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes‑Benz AG is part of the Mercedes‑Benz Group AG with a total of around 164,000 employees worldwide and is responsible for the global business of Mercedes‑Benz Cars and Mercedes‑Benz Vans. Ola Källenius is Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes‑Benz 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‑Benz Cars includes the Mercedes‑Benz brand, as well as Mercedes‑AMG, Mercedes‑Maybach, and the G‑Class product brand. Mercedes‑Benz AG is one of the world’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‑Benz AG is continually expanding its worldwide production network with around 30 production sites on four continents. Sustainability is a guiding principle of the Mercedes ‑Benz 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.