Tesla Superchargers are about to get a bit busier. Mercedes-Benz introduced Thursday that beginning subsequent month, its EVs are getting Supercharger entry. The corporate will quickly begin promoting EVs outfitted with the Tesla North American Charging Customary (NACS) port later this yr, and it is also promoting an adapter at sellers so present Mercedes EVs can plug in to Superchargers. The adapter is $185 and, says Mercedes, “the one adapter examined and licensed for security and compatibility with all MercedesBenz BEVs and any NACS DC quick charging level.”

Automakers first began asserting a deliberate change to NACS ports and Supercharger compatibility en masse in 2023. Mercedes-Benz proudly touted it was the primary German automaker to make the change. As with different automakers, Mercedes seemingly made the change over dissatisfaction with the state of the non-Tesla public fast-charging community within the US. Mercedes is additionally constructing its personal fast-charging stations, full with 400-kilowatt chargers—essentially the most highly effective within the US—and opulent lounges for house owners to spend time in whereas they wait. 

Mercedes may have plug-and-charge performance at Tesla Superchargers. If prospects have their billing data loaded into their Mercedes Me account, all they should do is plug in. Their card will probably be charged robotically. (Mercedes has this performance with different charging networks as properly.)

“As our technologically superior and extremely compelling all-electric automobile portfolio continues to develop, we acknowledge {that a} vital element for a seamless possession expertise for our prospects is to make sure handy entry to a broad charging community,” stated Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dimitris Psillakis in an announcement.

Although Mercedes EV gross sales dropped considerably from 2023 to 2024, the corporate has extra EVs coming that ought to assist enhance gross sales, like the brand new CLA, AMG SUV, and an electrical van. Clearly the model needs the possession expertise of its EVs to match what individuals count on from Mercedes in all facets. Entry to the very best charging community on the earth ought to assist.