Mercedes-Benz Sells European Fast-Charging Network to France's Electra

Mercedes-Benz announced on Tuesday that it has sold its European fast-charging network to the French charging-station operator Electra. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed by either company during the announcement.

The agreement transfers 47 charging parks from Mercedes-Benz to Electra, which includes 31 locations in Germany and six in Austria. These facilities encompass a total of 374 individual charging points. According to the announcement, the sale will grant Mercedes customers broader access to Electra's network, which spans more than 800 stations and exceeds 5,000 charging points across 10 European countries.

A spokeswoman for the Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer explained that Mercedes-Benz played an early role in fostering the global expansion of fast-charging infrastructure through its own projects and financial investments. Over time, however, the market evolved significantly as numerous providers continuously scaled up and improved the quality of their own networks.

The spokeswoman noted that the company regularly reviews its charging footprint across various markets to ensure optimal solutions for drivers. The goal is to deploy corporate resources specifically where they generate the greatest added value, which ultimately drove the decision to divest the European fast-charging network to Electra.

Earlier in the decade, specifically in early 2023, Mercedes-Benz had set an ambitious goal to construct more than 10,000 fast-charging points across 2,000 separate locations in North America, China, and Europe by the end of the decade. However, the carmaker has recently encountered financial headwinds, facing falling sales and profits over the last few years that have necessitated strategic cost-cutting measures and countermeasures.

Concurrently, Mercedes-Benz continues to develop its electric vehicle offerings in other sectors, such as commercial transportation. The automaker updated its lineup with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter full-size electric cargo van, targeting urban delivery fleets and local trade operators with multiple battery options and body configurations.

The eSprinter lineup features options like an 81-kWh battery and a larger 113-kWh pack, providing estimated ranges tailored for fixed urban and suburban routes. Fleet management and remote charging oversight for these commercial vans can be monitored via connected digital applications like the Mercedes MeConnect app.