Mercedes-Benz India Extends Its EV Charging Community to Customers of Different Manufacturers

German luxurious automotive maker Mercedes-Benz India on Friday introduced the extension of its electrical car charging community to the purchasers of different manufacturers because it seems to be to speed up quicker adoption of electrical autos within the nation. The carmaker additionally launched the top-end EQE 500 4MATIC electrical SUV at an introductory value of Rs 1.39 crore (all India ex-showroom) and a brand new ‘Customer Experience Centre’ at Chakan, in Pune.

Mercedes-Benz can also be supporting the EV (Electric Vehicle) transition in India by democratising the ultra-fast charging community. All EV prospects in India throughout manufacturers, can now benefit from the luxurious Mercedes-Benz expertise whereas utilizing the corporate’s charging community, Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz India (MBI), mentioned.

The firm mentioned it has the biggest charging community throughout the luxurious automotive house with 140 chargers at completely different factors. Of these, 40 chargers are within the 180 kilowatts and the 60 kilowatt space, which implies quick chargers, mentioned.

“…we will be extending this entire charging facility, not only for Mercedes customers but for all brands, luxury, and mass, so that they can come in and charge their cars at a faster pace at our fast charging network,” Iyer mentioned.

The transfer will assist in additional accelerating the adoption of electrical autos in India, he added.

Moreover, MBI has additionally developed an app together with Bengaluru-based Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), which allows EV prospects to get entry to an extra 150 superchargers, Iyer mentioned.

The app could be downloaded by any buyer — of Mercedes or non-Mercedes — and it offers entry to a quick charging community throughout India and may also help in day-to-day commute or their commute, Iyer added.

On the launch, he mentioned, “We are strengthening our BEV portfolio by launching the EQE 500 4MATIC SUV. This is an important addition to our BEV portfolio offering segment-leading luxury appointments, technology and connectivity, among others.” The EQE 500 4MATIC SUV comes with a segment-best, 10-year battery guarantee, and a service interval of as soon as in two years, the corporate mentioned.

The one-of-its-kind Customer Experience Centre within the nation will serve a various function, spanning from curated personal session, and personalised deliveries of vehicles to internet hosting top-end prospects’ personal company occasions, he mentioned.