Now you can use your electrical Mercedes-Benz’s infotainment system to go looking and pay for charging as a substitute of getting to depend on your smartphone.
The German carmaker has taken its partnership with electrical automobile (EV) charging community Chargefox additional because it “absolutely integrates” its charging providers by way of the Mercedes me Cost service.
What this implies is now you can discover and navigate to any Chargefox EV charger, begin the charging session, then end and pay for the charging session utilizing both the Mercedes-Benz’s infotainment system, Mercedes me telephone app, or the Mercedes me Cost RFID card.
Beforehand you might navigate to a Chargefox charger utilizing the automotive’s satellite tv for pc navigation system, however solely use both the Chargefox telephone app or RFID card to start out and end the charging classes.
This integration permits choose Mercedes-Benz EV house owners “seamless entry” to over 2700 Chargefox charging plugs throughout Australia.
It’s value noting sure new Mercedes-Benz EVs include complimentary Chargefox subscriptions once they’re bought. The utmost length is as much as 5 years nevertheless it varies from mannequin to mannequin.
The Mercedes me Cost service has been out there in quite a few different markets with different EV charging suppliers for years, nevertheless it’s solely launching in Australia with Chargefox now.
Globally Mercedes-Benz affords entry to over 1.5 million charging plugs by way of Mercedes me Cost together with over 1300 EV charging suppliers.
“Mercedes me Cost is likely one of the fastest-growing charging networks,” stated Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG CEO Franz Reiner in January 2024.
“In 2023, a mean of 40,000 charging factors have been built-in each month. By doing so, we offer our clients a complete community that includes clear costs and easy accessibility.
“Mercedes me Cost fulfils important buyer wants for public charging.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with one of many world’s most prestigious automakers to convey seamless charging options to their drivers,” stated Chargefox CEO John Sullivan.
“This partnership highlights how an Australian innovator like Chargefox can work hand-in-hand with an business big to reinforce the electrical automobile possession and charging expertise.”
