Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Hits 100 Locations and One Million Sessions in North America

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging (HPC) has reached a major milestone in North America: 100 charging locations and more than one million charging sessions, three years after launching the network. The company announced the achievement on November 11, 2026.

Network scale

• 100 locations across 28 U.S. states and British Columbia (the only Canadian province currently operational)
• 934 charging ports installed
• ~205 megawatts of total charging capacity
• 1M+ charging sessions completed
• 245,000+ unique customers served
• 93% of Alpitronic stalls now offer native NACS connectors alongside CCS

Growth trajectory

The network started with just 5 locations and 32 charging ports in November 2023. By 2025 it had expanded to 63 locations, and 2026 brought it to 100. Mercedes-Benz was the first network to deploy 400 kW charging across its entire footprint, and it is now rolling out 600 kW ultra-fast chargers in select markets.

Canadian relevance

British Columbia is the only Canadian province with operational Mercedes-Benz HPC locations. The 93% NACS compatibility means most EVs sold in Canada can charge without an adapter. The network's expansion is part of a broader trend: J.D. Power's 2026 charging rankings placed IONNA, Mercedes-Benz, and Rivian in the top three, ending Tesla's three-year run at #1. Across North America, public DC fast-charging ports grew 102% between 2023 and September 2026, outpacing the 73% growth in charging stations.

For Canadian EV owners, the milestone signals that non-Tesla charging options are maturing quickly — particularly in BC, where Mercedes-Benz HPC is now a viable alternative for long-distance trips. The company has not announced plans to expand into other Canadian provinces.

What's next

Mercedes-Benz says it will continue expanding the network into 2027, with a focus on high-traffic corridors and urban areas. The 600 kW chargers, already deployed in select US markets, are expected to reach Canadian sites as well. The company has also partnered with Starbucks for co-located charging in select West Coast locations, combining charging with retail dwell time.

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