Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) owners in North America will gain access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network starting in February 2025, giving Mercedes drivers access to more than 20,000 Supercharger stations across Canada and the United States.
NACS Adapter and Software Update Required
To use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, Mercedes-Benz will offer a NACS-to-CCS1 adapter. These adapters will be available through dealerships starting this quarter in the US for $185, while availability in Canada won’t come until later in Q2, with pricing to be announced.
Additionally, Mercedes owners will need to visit dealerships to install a software that can’t be installed at home. This update will enable compatibility with Tesla’s network and support Mercedes’ “Plug & Charge” feature, allowing drivers to start a charging session simply by plugging in.
Mercedes says it will notify affected customers and contact them directly to schedule a service visit to install this software update.
Tesla Supercharger Integration and Accessibility
Once the software update is complete and the adapter is in hand, Mercedes EV owners will be able to seamlessly enjoy Tesla’s Supercharger network. Supercharger locations will appear within the Mercedes me Charge app and the vehicles’ built-in charger maps, allowing for real-time visibility of charging costs and stall availability.
The addition of Tesla’s Supercharger network expands the total number of charging points accessible to Mercedes-Benz drivers in North America to over 110,000. This figure includes chargers from other networks like Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, and the Ionna joint venture network, in which Mercedes is a key stakeholder.
Ionna’s network aims to build 30,000 high-power chargers across North America, with the first locations expected to open later this year.
Transition to NACS Ports
Later in 2025, Mercedes-Benz will start manufacturing its EVs for the North American market with NACS ports, phasing out the need for adapters. This move mirrors the broader industry shift toward adopting Tesla’s NACS connector as a standard. Automakers including Ford, General Motors, Rivian, and Volvo have already announced similar transitions.
