On the Dash:
- Mercedes-Benz will deploy Alpitronic’s new HYC1000 system in 2026, offering up to 600 kW per charger and 200 miles of range in 10 minutes.
- The modular system enables scalable sites with intelligent power distribution, allowing multiple vehicles to be served simultaneously.
- The company aims to expand its global network to 10,000 fast-charging points by 2030, alongside joint ventures in Europe, North America, and China.
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its DC fast-charging network with Alpitronic’s high-power technology, aiming to make electric vehicle charging as quick and seamless as refueling at the pump. Beginning in 2026, the automaker will introduce Alpitronic’s HYC 1000 fast-charging system at its stations in Europe and North America.
The HYC 1000 will deliver up to 600 kilowatts per charging point, enabling drivers to add roughly 200 miles of range in 10 minutes. Unlike current fast chargers that serve one or two vehicles, the new system uses external power units capable of delivering up to 1,000 kW at 800 amps. Smart load management will distribute power across multiple chargers, enabling sites to scale according to demand.
Mercedes-Benz and Alpitronic are also working on a next-generation charger inspired by the automaker’s AMG GT XX prototype, which achieved more than 1 megawatt of charging power with a single cable. The development combines Alpitronic’s hardware with Mercedes-Benz’s expertise in system integration, testing, and infrastructure.
Alpitronic’s Hyperchargers, based in Bolzano, Italy, already achieve efficiency rates above 97.5%. Mercedes-Benz customers will gain added perks through the MB.CHARGE platform, including automatic route planning with charging stops, access to one of the world’s largest public charging networks, and the ability to reserve a charging spot. The MB.CHARGE service connects drivers to more than 2.5 million charging points worldwide across 1,700 providers.
Currently, Mercedes-Benz operates around 80 charging hubs in Germany, the United States, China, Austria, and Japan, with plans to add locations in up to eight more countries within the year. By 2030, the automaker aims to operate more than 10,000 fast-charging points worldwide.
In addition to its own network, Mercedes-Benz participates in joint charging ventures, including IONITY in Europe, IONNA in North America, and IONCHI in China, to further expand charging access as EV adoption accelerates.
