Gasgoo Munich- On April 17, Seres Group Vice President Kang Bo announced that the AITO brand is joining ionchi-energy.com, a supercharging joint venture established by BMW and Mercedes-Benz. With AITO's entry, the three partners will each hold a 33.3% stake in ionchi-energy.com, working together to build and operate a high-power supercharging network for the luxury segment in China.Founded in 2024, ionchi-energy.com was initially a 50:50 joint venture between BMW and Mercedes-Benz. It positions itself as a premium supercharging service provider, featuring high-power liquid-cooled charging, high-quality station operations, and an exclusive charging experience. Stations are primarily located in core urban business districts and major transportation arteries, offering stable and efficient energy services to luxury vehicle owners.Image Source: ionchi-energy.comAITO's entry on equal footing marks a shift for the joint venture platform, evolving from a dual-shareholder partnership among luxury brands into a tripartite collaboration model that crosses traditional industry camps.Under the partnership agreement, AITO owners will enjoy exclusive charging benefits identical to those of BMW and Mercedes-Benz owners, accessing the same service standards and usage privileges across the ionchi-energy.com network.AITO stated that it will continue to refine its charging network through a combination of self-built facilities and partnerships. Leveraging the joint venture platform, the brand aims to expand coverage and enhance service capabilities, providing users with more reliable smart mobility charging solutions.The three companies—AITO, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—will deepen collaboration on site layout, technical standards, and service experience. Together, they plan to further scale up the supercharging network while boosting operational efficiency and service quality.Joint efforts by luxury legacy brands and high-end new energy vehicle makers to build supercharging networks help reduce individual capital investment and accelerate network rollout. At the same time, unifying service standards enhances the overall charging experience for users.