Home

Mercedes-Benz

News

Mercedes me Charge Offers Access To 300,000 Charging Points

Charging at the IONITY network in Europe will be available from €0.29 per kWh.

Mercedes-Benz EQC at the IONITY fast charging station

Mark Kane Mark Kane

By: Mark Kane

Jan 21, 2020 at 8:58am ET

Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google

Share

Comment

Mercedes-Benz released more details about its Mercedes me Charge service, which provides access to 300,000 charging points through a single account and payment system.

The German manufacturer highlights that its new system is quite comprehensive:

"EQC optimised navigation enables Mercedes-Benz customers to quickly find public charging stations, gain convenient access to charging points from various providers via Mercedes me Charge and benefit from an integrated payment function with simple invoicing, including at stations operated by IONITY, the European fast-charging network. The objective: relaxed, uncomplicated travel with transparency and planning certainty."

Mercedes me Charge

Mercedes me Charge

See also

IONITY Announces A kWh-Based Charger Pricing Plan

IONITY Ordered 324 Customized Chargers From ABB

Our attention was caught especially by the "reduced" IONITY price: from €0.79 to €0.29 per kWh, which is 36.7% of the normal price or simply €0.50 less per kWh. Moreover, for the first year, there is no monthly fee.

It's an important thing for all Mercedes-Benz EQC customers, as IONITY is poised to become the main, or at least major pan-European fast-charging network for long-distance travel, for non-Tesla cars with CCS combo charging standard.

What do you think?

View

Comments

Extraordinary speed at an attractive price: the IONITY @ Mercedes me Charge

Mercedes me Charge also allows access to the quick-charging stations of the pan-European network IONITY. Especially over long distances, the short charging times make for a pleasant journey. With the IONITY package, Mercedes-Benz offers its EQC customers an attractive contractual model at a reduced charging price of 0.29 euros per charged kilowatt hour. EQC customers receive the IONITY package with no basic fee for one year. By 2020 IONITY will construct and operate around 400 quick-charging stations along the main traffic arteries in Europe.

Mercedes me Charge

Mercedes me Charge

Having all the charging aspects sorted out by a particular manufacturer, through becoming Connected Mobility Service Providers (MSP), is a great advantage for customers, which previously were required to sign into various charging providers.

Mercedes me Charge

Mercedes me Charge

external_image

external_image

We want your opinion!

What would you like to see on Insideevs.com?

Take our 3 minute survey.

- The InsideEVs team

Share this Story

GO TO COMMENTS

(

)

Got a tip for us? Email: tips@insideevs.com

Hide press release Show press release

Relaxed electric travel from start to finish: Mercedes me Charge: Convenient charging and transparency when making payment

Stuttgart. With Mercedes me, the product and technology brand EQ offers comprehensive services for the electric mobility of today and tomorrow. The most important services and functions of the EQC (combined power consumption: 20.8 – 19.7 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) include pre-entry climate control and, above all, EQC optimised navigation and Mercedes me Charge. EQC optimised navigation enables Mercedes-Benz customers to quickly find public charging stations, gain convenient access to charging points from various providers via Mercedes me Charge and benefit from an integrated payment function with simple invoicing, including at stations operated by IONITY, the European fast-charging network. The objective: relaxed, uncomplicated travel with transparency and planning certainty.

With Mercedes me Charge, drivers of a Mercedes-Benz EQC or plug-in hybrid model with the latest infotainment generation MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) have optional access to one of the world's largest charging networks, with over 300 different operators of public charging stations (cities, car parks, motorways, shopping centres, etc.) in Europe alone. EQC optimised navigation enables Mercedes-Benz customers to find these stations easily. This convenient access to the charging stations is provided by the Mercedes me Charge card, the Mercedes me App or via the vehicle's media display.. No separate contracts are necessary for this: apart from simple authentication, customers benefit from an integrated payment function with simple billing after they have registered their payment method once. Each charging process is booked automatically. The individual charging processes are clearly listed in a monthly invoice.

Extraordinary speed at an attractive price: the IONITY @ Mercedes me Charge

Mercedes me Charge also allows access to the quick-charging stations of the pan-European network IONITY. Especially over long distances, the short charging times make for a pleasant journey. With the IONITY package, Mercedes-Benz offers its EQC customers an attractive contractual model at a reduced charging price of 0.29 euros per charged kilowatt hour. EQC customers receive the IONITY package with no basic fee for one year. By 2020 IONITY will construct and operate around 400 quick-charging stations along the main traffic arteries in Europe. IONITY was founded in November 2017 as a joint venture between the BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz AG, the Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche.

Safe arrival: EQC optimised navigation

One the basis of numerous factors, the "EQC optimised navigation" function automatically plans the fastest route taking into account the shortest charging time – with due preference given to quick-charging stations. Factors taken into account include the current electric range, current power consumption, available charging stations and weather data. The driver does not necessarily need to charge the vehicle fully, but can do this flexibly based on the total travelling time. The route planning also responds dynamically to changes.

Always at the ideal temperature: pre-entry climate control

This ensures that the vehicle interior is already at the desired temperature on departure. It can be programmed directly via MBUX or via the Mercedes me app. A sophisticated system with a heat pump and electric heater boosters cools or preheats the interior. It also offers the additional option of specifically warming the driver's seat or all the seats.

View all comments ( )

Trending

I Took A Rivian R2 On A Camping Trip To The Middle Of The Desert

I Took A Rivian R2 On A Camping Trip To The Middle Of The Desert

Solid-State Cells Can Make The U.S. Competitive In Batteries Again: CEO

Solid-State Cells Can Make The U.S. Competitive In Batteries Again: CEO

BYD's Futuristic EV Charger Can Run On Sunshine And Batteries

BYD's Futuristic EV Charger Can Run On Sunshine And Batteries

Google’s Gemini AI Assistant Now Works On Apple CarPlay

Google’s Gemini AI Assistant Now Works On Apple CarPlay

Latest Stories

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU



The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In November 2026



Slate Is Selling A $30 'Screenless GPS' For Its Low-Tech Truck



This Mercedes Went 539 Miles On A Charge. Is Range Anxiety Finally Dead?



America's 3 Most Popular SUVs Are About To Be Hybrid Or Electric



Mercedes’ EV Charging Network Hit 100 Locations After 3 Years In The U.S.



The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss Makes No Sense. I Loved It Anyway



Mercedes' Answer To Tesla FSD Requires Hands On The Wheel. Does That Make It Better Or Worse?