Mercedes-Benz electric cars will be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network next month

Like Mercedes Benz Preparing to add NACS ports to new models This year, the automaker is opening up access to the Tesla Supercharger network for its existing electric vehicles. Starting in February, authorized Mercedes dealers will offer a free software update to electric vehicle owners in the United States that opens the doors to a network of more than 20,000 supercharging stations in North America. In the first quarter of 2025, dealers will sell a $185 adapter for existing models to enjoy.

Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to adopt NACS now that it’s Tesla’s charging technology Established itself as a standard. Other manufacturers are following suit Ford, April, GM, Honda, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche…You get the drift: It’s basically everyone. To borrow a dated metaphor from the 20th century, NACS has basically become From VHS to Betamax from CCS.

Canadian Mercedes-Benz owners aren’t left out, but they’ll have to wait a little longer. The automaker says the software update will arrive “later in 2025.” Meanwhile, the adapter will be available in Canada in the second quarter.

Mercedes says it will add a Supercharger to its network me charge The service, which enables simplified “plug and charge” functionality: plug in your EV, it starts up automatically and your payment is automatically processed in the background. (Stylish!) Mercedes will also add superchargers to its “Navigation with Electric Intelligence” system that makes it easier to get turn-by-turn directions to the nearest station. It also allows you to filter your search by shipping type and view charger availability, status, and price in real time.

The automaker says it will contact EV owners to schedule a software update. Mercedes dealers will also be in touch when $185 NACS to CCSI DC fast charging adapters are available.