- Mercedes ServiceCard for charging electric Mercedes-Benz Trucks HGVs in UTA Edenred's public charging network to be launched to customers in Benelux, Italy, Spain and Poland in April, with additional markets to follow
- Mercedes-Benz Trucks customers in Germany, Austria and France already benefitting from the capability
In April, Mercedes-Benz Trucks e-truck customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain and Poland will be able to access UTA Edenred's 28-country public charging network – joining customers in Germany, Austria and France who are already using the solution. Other countries will join the roll-out in the coming months.
The announcement marks a major step in the development of public charging facilities for electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Pierre Jalady, General Manager Edenred Mobility EMEA and CEO of UTA Edenred, says: "UTA Edenred and Daimler Truck have worked together successfully for more than 20 years, and now we’re driving the HGV sector’s transition to electric mobility. The expansion of public charging capabilities for Mercedes-Benz Trucks takes us a step closer to sustainable mobility."
Christian Velleuer, CEO of Mercedes ServiceCard GmbH &Co KG, says: "We’re pleased to extend our partnership with UTA Edenred. Being able to access UTA Edenred's European public charging network with a Mercedes ServiceCard charging card is a significant benefit for operators of electric Mercedes-Benz trucks.”
UTA Edenred's continuously expanding public charging network for battery-electric trucks is currently comprised of some 300 truck-compatible charging stations in 28 countries, including those of the Milence fast-charging network.
Image (© Mercedes ServiceCard GmbH & Co. KG): The Mercedes ServiceCard charging card in co-brand design offers Mercedes-Benz Trucks customers access to UTA Edenred's public charging network in Europe.
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