Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks announced a strategic collaboration to electrify over 100 Starbucks stores across the country. The vision for the first phase of the program will be to co-locate 400 kW electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Starbucks stores located along Interstate 5 (I-5) - a critical west coast travel corridor spanning from Canada to Mexico. The two companies share an ambition to identify additional opportunities in key markets, including core urban areas, charging deserts, and other critical travel corridors.

Sustainability is a driving strategy at both Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks. Starbucks' renewable energy projects, including EV charging, help further its goal to reduce carbon emissions 50% by 2030. In the U.S., Starbucks customers can enjoy their favorite beverage while charging at over 1,000 company-operated and licensed stores with nearby access to EV charging.

In partnership with Mercedes-Benz, Starbucks continues to expand its EV charging network with the goal of bringing renewable energy and clean technology to more communities while providing a customer experience designed with greater connection, ease, and sustainable impact. Mercedes-Benz High-Power charging site in November 2023 as part of an initial $1 billion investment to build the most desirable charging network. In the months since its launch, the network has made fast progress opening a dozen locations with 400 kW speed charging across Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

The network is expected to expand to nearly half of the US states over the next 12-18 months. With a commitment to elevate the charging experience, Mercedes-Benz High-Power chargers will align with leading brands to fill gaps in quality of the charging experience, reimagineatial design, and create market leading consumer offerings and experiences.