Mercedes EVs can charge on Tesla Superchargers, starting today

Mercedes EVs can now charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network with the use of a NACS adapter.

The NACS transition is speeding up, with lots of news in the last month about more brands being given access to Tesla’s network soon, new native NACS cars and adapters shipping, and some foibles along the way.

But it looks like we won’t have any more foibles today, as the planned opening of Tesla’s network to Mercedes EV drivers has been carried out today, on schedule, as previously announced.

Tesla added Mercedes to the “supported” section of its NACS website today, making it official that Mercedes EVs can now access the Supercharger fast charging network. It’s the first German automaker to be added.

This means that, like other brands, Mercedes EVs can now use an adapter and initiate charging sessions at the largest US fast charging network. Though this is only limited to US locations at the moment – we’ll have to wait until later this year for Canadian Supercharger locations to be activated for Mercedes EVs.

Unlike other brands, you can start your charge directly from the Mercedes me app. Typically, other brands need to download the Tesla app, but Mercedes has integrated Tesla locations into its Mercedes me network, so you don’t have to download a separate app if you have a Mercedes. These locations will also be added to your in-car navigation.

Mercedes EVs so far do not have a native NACS port, though, so an adapter is required. You can buy an adapter at Mercedes dealerships for $185. Some native NACS Mercedes models will come out later this year.

Read Mercedes’ FAQ on how to charge at Superchargers over on the Mercedes website.

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