Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks has announced a strategic collaboration to electrify over 100 Starbucks stores across the US.
The first phase of the program will be to co-locate 400 kW electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Starbucks stores located along Interstate 5, a west coast travel corridor spanning from Canada to Mexico.
The Mercedes-Benz charging unit opened its first charging site in 2023, as part of an initial $1 billion investment. Since then, it has built a charging network across Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky.
“We have a long history of bringing renewable and clean energy projects to connect communities that lack this infrastructure. Partnering with Mercedes is the next step in expanding our EV charging network so our customers can refuel sustainably while they enjoy Starbucks,” said Michael Kobori, Starbucks Chief Sustainability Officer.
Starbucks’ renewable energy projects, including EV charging, are part of its long-term goal to reduce carbon emissions 50 percent by 2030.
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging is supporting Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s target to go electric through the development of a public charging network open to all vehicle brands. The network is powered by 100% clean energy as part of the Mercedes-Benz “Ambition 2039” to reach carbon neutrality across its entire fleet and value chain.
The network is expected to expand to nearly half of the US states over the next 12-18 months with an expected 10,000 charging points total in the US, Europe, China and other locations.
