Tesla will enable Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) owners in the United States to access its extensive Supercharger network starting in February, the automaker announced today. This move marks Mercedes-Benz as the latest in a growing list of manufacturers leveraging Tesla’s charging infrastructure, which was first opened to non-Tesla vehicles last year.
U.S.-based Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will gain immediate access to Tesla Superchargers next month. Canadian owners, however, will need to wait until later this year before gaining the same privilege.
In a statement, Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dimitris Psillakis said, “Adopting the NACS standard in our electric vehicles and opening the Tesla Supercharger network to our battery electric vehicle customers represents an important step forward as we continue to build a strong foundation to bring additional, game-changing all-electric vehicles to the market.”
Initially, Mercedes-Benz drivers will need to purchase an adapter, priced at $185, to connect their vehicles to Tesla Superchargers. Sales of the adapters are set to begin this quarter. However, this requirement will be temporary, as Mercedes-Benz plans to integrate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port directly into its EVs, starting this year. This transition will eventually eliminate the need for adapters, streamlining the charging process for owners.
The collaboration underscores the growing importance of interoperability in EV charging infrastructure, as automakers and charging providers seek to enhance convenience and reduce barriers to EV adoption.
