First three of planned eight hubs accommodate both CCS-1 and NACS ports and offer up to 400 kW of power per charger

For the first time in Canada, a public EV charger is adorned with the Tri-Star badge of Mercedes-Benz. The German automaker has opened three Mercedes-Benz High-Power charging hubs in southern British Columbia.

Located in Abbotsford, Pitt Meadows, and Tsawwassen, each hub uses Alpitronic HYC 400 chargers that are not only rated for up to 400 kW of power delivery, but they also feature four charge cables – two for CSS-1-equipped vehicles, and two with the NACS connector, eliminating the need for a charging adapter. 

The chargers also feature Plug and Charge for supported vehicles, automating charging and billing without the need for a card.

Mercedes plans to open five more charging hubs in the province, in Coquitlam, Nanaimo, Penticton, Squamish and Surrey. All hubs are planned for strategic destination locations close to malls, restaurants or other amenities. The automaker collaborated with BGO Properties to develop four of the charging hubs.

“Launching our first Canadian hubs demonstrates how Mercedes-Benz is redefining the charging experience,” said Heiko Schmidt, President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz HPC North America and Mercedes-Benz HPC Canada, in a press release. “With our new design, every stall supports every vehicle – no adapters, no barriers – reflecting our commitment to simplicity, reliability, and access for all. It’s an important step in building the infrastructure EV ownership demands while strengthening the public charging network in Canada.”

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging already operates a network of more than 650 charging stalls across the U.S. A company spokesperson in Canada says the automaker is evaluating other markets in this country.