ChargePoint has announced an extended partnership with Mercedes-Benz to deliver comprehensive charging solutions for fleet operators in the UK and Germany. The partnership provides Mercedes-Benz business customers with a fully integrated charging solution, from initial site planning through to installation, operation and ongoing service.
Designed for businesses and fleets of all sizes, the partnership covers charging for company car drivers, with support for passenger cars as well as light and medium duty vans.
‘As part of our long standing relationship with Mercedes-Benz, we have been providing the company with a range of charging solutions,’ said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. ‘We are now taking our partnership to a new level. By combining our proven expertise with our partner’s leadership in high end electric vehicles, ChargePoint and Mercedes-Benz are delivering a seamless, comprehensive experience that helps business customers lower the total cost of ownership with charging infrastructure that meets operational requirements.’
Under the agreement, Mercedes-Benz fleet and workplace customers gain access to ChargePoint’s expert team for site assessment, infrastructure planning, professional installation and ongoing support. ChargePoint’s AC and DC charging hardware, combined with smart energy management and fleet charging software, ensures efficient operations and maximum system reliability.
‘Our business customers expect solutions that extend far beyond the vehicle itself. Without new workplace charging offering, we are closing a key gap in the charging ecosystem for fleet customers, complementing both home and public charging. This enables companies to electrify their fleets in a cost effective manner and accelerate their transition to electric mobility through a fully integrated, end to end solution,’ said Nico Dettmer, global head of Mercedes-Benz charging solutions, Mercedes-Benz AG.
ChargePoint’s charging solutions deliver a wide range of benefits for fleet operators, including intelligent load management for optimal site performance, automated energy reporting and cost analysis, and optional integration with solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage. The company’s software platform provides detailed energy insights and financial analysis to simplify workflows and reporting.
Together, the two companies are helping businesses achieve cost efficiencies and sustainability objectives across the UK and Germany, with plans to expand to other markets this year.