Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) owners in the U.S. can now charge at Tesla’s Supercharger network using a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter, marking a significant step in the transition toward a more unified EV charging infrastructure.
The German automaker becomes the first from its country to officially gain access to Teslaās vast charging network, following the companyās previously announced timeline.
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Tesla updated its NACS website to include Mercedes-Benz in its list of supported automakers, confirming that owners of EQ models can now use the Supercharger network. While this access currently applies only to the U.S., Tesla is expected to extend charging capabilities to Mercedes-Benz EVs in Canada later this year.
Unlike many other automakers that require customers to use the Tesla app to activate charging, Mercedes has integrated Teslaās Supercharger locations into its own Mercedes me app.
This allows drivers to locate charging stations and start a session directly from the app, eliminating the need for additional downloads. Furthermore, Supercharger locations will be incorporated into Mercedes-Benzās in-car navigation system, streamlining the charging experience.
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For now, Mercedes-Benz EVs still rely on a Combined Charging System (CCS) port, meaning that drivers will need a NACS-to-CCS adapter to connect to Tesla Superchargers. These adapters are available at Mercedes-Benz dealerships for $185. However, the automaker plans to introduce models with a native NACS port later this year, eliminating the need for an adapter.