Mercedes-Benz Group AGMercedes-Benz's joint venture with Ionchi gains regulatory approval, strengthening its EV charging network.
The European Commission has approved Mercedes-Benz China, BMW Brilliance Automotive and Seres Group taking joint control of Beijing IONCHI New Energy Technology, known as Ionchi. Ionchi had previously been under the joint control of Mercedes and BMW, and following the approved transaction, Seres becomes a third joint owner of the venture. Ionchi was established in 2024 and operates public high-power charging infrastructure and charging service networks for electric vehicles in China, combining fast charging with station operation, maintenance, customer service and the use of 100% renewable energy. The deal received clearance under the European Union Merger Regulation following the simplified merger review procedure, and according to the Commission, the transaction does not raise competition concerns given its limited impact on the European Economic Area. The approval follows an announcement made in April that Seres would become an equal shareholder in Ionchi, joining BMW and Mercedes-Benz, with each of the three companies holding a 33.3% stake in the joint venture.
Mercedes-Benz Group AGMercedes-Benz's joint venture with Ionchi gains regulatory approval, strengthening its EV charging network.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited
Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftBMW's joint venture with Ionchi gains regulatory approval, strengthening its EV charging network.
Chongqing Sokon Ind Grp CoSeres becomes a joint owner of Ionchi, expanding its EV charging business.
Ionchi is the subject of the transaction, gaining a new joint owner and regulatory clearance.