ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), has announced a partnership with Mercedes-Benz and renewable energy provider MN8 Energy, to develop over 400 charging hubs across the US and Canada.

The Mercedes-Benz charging hubs will be located in key cities and urban areas, as well as major highway corridors and close to retail and service destinations. The hubs will feature more than 2,500 ChargePoint DC fast charging ports, and will be powered by ChargePoint's industry-leading hardware and software solutions. 

Mercedes-Benz drivers will have preferential access to the charging stations via reservation, as well as the convenience of automatic authentication functionality like "Plug & Charge". 

The charging hubs will primarily be powered by ChargePoint Express Plus, which can deliver up to 500 kW per port and is capable of scaling to meet future demand as electric vehicle adoption grows. 

Pasquale Romano, CEO, ChargePoint stated: Automotive leaders like Mercedes-Benz continue to lead the transition to electric mobility by bringing new EVs to market, and ChargePoint remains committed to enabling the simplicity that drivers expect and the charging speed they need for all vehicles whenever and wherever drivers want.” 

Founded in 2007, ChargePoint has been committed to making it easy for businesses and drivers to go electric with one of the largest EV charging networks in North America and Europe and a comprehensive portfolio of charging solutions.

Shares of ChargePoint trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CHPT.