Is Mercedes-Benz equipped with the perfect formula for the rapid charging experience you desire? Additionally, consider Hyundai’s electric vehicle facility and Rivian’s approach.
Despite a year filled with various uncertainties, the U.S. electric vehicle industry continues to advance. continues to grow rapidly But what's hindering this expansion isn't primarily the vehicles; it's the issue of charging.
Much of the electrical realm revolves around infrastructure, from ensuring that consumers have good home charging options for managing road trips and exploring lesser-known routes with reliable public DC fast charging. The former option typically works smoothly and impressively; the latter one can really be hit or miss .
Enter Mercedes-Benz, which is taking some of the boldest steps among traditional automakers to ensure that DC public fast charging doesn't just magically get better on its own. On this week's episode of the Plugged-In Podcast , my co-host Tim Levin and I are excited to have a conversation with Andrew Cornelia, who is the CEO of Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging .
We have discussed this aspect of Mercedes frequently before. They are focused on building an extensive system of reliable, top-notch public charging stations throughout the United States. These will include facilities such as bathrooms, food options, and powerful 400-kilowatt chargers that function perfectly each time you use them.
Cornelia has extensive knowledge; she spent nearly half a decade working with Tesla’s charging infrastructure, and her initiatives aim to provide everyone with a top-notch experience. Mercedes’ fast-charging station network is accessible to all electric vehicles, regardless of the brand. However, owners of Mercedes EVs receive additional benefits and priority access.
Tune in to hear Cornelia's ideas about how to make charging better, plus what he really thinks of BYD's new five-minute fast-charging breakthrough.
Additionally, in today's podcast episode, we discuss Rivian's newly launched Micro-Mobility Brand I’ll share my thoughts on my observations as well. Hyundai's striking new facility in Savannah, Georgia, known as the Metaplant That’s where you’ll find the American-built Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9. And of course, we couldn’t avoid talking about tariffs; after all, this is the Plugged-In Podcast.
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Previously On The Pod
- We're Addressing Your Electric Vehicle Queries on Our Podcast
- BYD's 5-Minute Electric Vehicle Charging Revolution, Decoded
- Is Toyota Really Committed to Electric Vehicles Now?
- Tesla Sales Continue to Plunge in Europe. What’s Next?
- How to Rescue Electric Vehicles from Political Influence
- The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Improved Significantly
- Will Hybrids Be the Cars of Tomorrow?