IPDC and Mercedes-Benz open EV charging station
July 18, 2025 00:00:00
In a significant step toward promoting sustainable transportation, IPDC Finance PLC has officially launched the operation of a state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at its corporate headquarters in Dhaka.
The charging station has been set up by Rancon Motors Ltd., the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Bangladesh, as part of a broader initiative to establish a nationwide EV charging network, says a press statement.
This partnership reflects the shared commitment of IPDC Finance and Mercedes-Benz Bangladesh to environmental sustainability and innovation.
The charging facility, branded under Mercedes-Benz's EQ series, is part of their ongoing mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility across the country.
Strategically located on the IPDC's premises, the charging station is equipped with advanced safety features and is accessible to Mercedes-Benz EQ customers and compatible EVs.
Rizwan Dawood Shams, Managing Director of IPDC Finance; Samiul Hashim, Company Secretary, Head of Legal Affairs, and Head of Brand & Corporate Communication at IPDC; Redwanul Zia, CEO of Rancon Motors Ltd; Chowdhury Md Nabil Hasan, Divisional Head of Marketing at Rancon Motors Ltd; and other officials were present at the inauguration ceremony.
Mercedes-Benz currently operates with more than 20 AC chargers nationwide with their charging solution partner Crack Platoon Charging Solution Limited. Their "Charge Easy" app, available on both the App Store and Google Play, allows users to locate nearby chargers and make secure digital payments via bank cards and mobile financial services.