Mercedes-Benz' High-Power Charging Network Launches With Eight Hubs in Metro Vancouver
The new Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging (HPC) network today launched the first three of eight DC fast-charging hubs set to open over the coming months across the Metro Vancouver area.
"Launching our first Canadian hubs demonstrates how Mercedes-Benz is redefining the charging experience,” said Heiko Schmidt, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz HPC North America and Mercedes-Benz HPC Canada. “With our new design, every stall supports every vehicle—no adapters, no barriers—reflecting our commitment to simplicity, reliability, and access for all.”
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Where Are the Charging Hubs Located?
The charging hubs will open at strategic retail and destination locations, four of which are being developed in collaboration with BGO Properties, a leading provider of commercial property management and leasing services in Canada. This initiative will result in a comprehensive fast-charging network across Greater Vancouver and Southern B.C.:
- Abbotsford – Abbotsford Power Centre
- Coquitlam – Sunwood Square
- Nanaimo – Woodgrove Shopping Centre
- Penticton – Penticton Lakeside Resort
- Pitt Meadows – Meadowvale Shopping Centre
- Squamish – Squamish Station
- Surrey – Panorama Village
- Tsawwassen – Tsawwassen Mills
How Does It Work?
Unlike traditional charging stations where drivers must search for a compatible connector, the Mercedes-Benz HPC network features Alpitronic HYC 400 chargers equipped with four cables at every stall—offering both Combined Charging System 1 (CCS-1) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors. In other words, every charging hub can serve every vehicle, regardless of make or model.
The Alpitronic HYC 400 chargers deliver charging rates up to 400 kW, enabling capable EVs such as the new 2026 CLA and upcoming 2027 GLC EQ to add over 300 km of range in as little as 10 minutes.
Plug and Charge will be available for supported vehicles to automatically initiate charging and billing simply by plugging in—no card, no tapping required.
