Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) continues to expand automaker access to its charging network, following partnerships with both Ford and General Motors. The latest major OEM to reach an agreement with the electric car brand is Mercedes-Benz, whom previously announced that it would be building its own network across the US.
Mercedes this morning revealed that it intends to integrate the North American Charging Standard, or NACS, into its EV line-up in North America starting in 2025, while an adapter for the charging standard will be provided with 2024 models.
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The move will provide its customers with access to over 12,000 superchargers operated by Tesla as of next year, along with access to Mercedes own network of over 2,500 planned chargers located at 400 charging hub locations.
In terms of its own network, Mercedes indicated that it will be opening its first high-power charging site in Q4 2023, which will be accessible to all EV drivers, and not exclusively just for those with Mercedes EV’s.
“To accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, we are dedicated to elevating the entire EV-experience for our customers – including fast, convenient, and reliable charging solutions wherever their Mercedes-Benz takes them. That’s why we are committed to building our global Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network, with the first sites opening this year,” commented Ola Kallenius, Chairman of Mercedes-Benz.
Locations of Tesla chargers are also to be integrated into the navigation of Mercedes’ EV’s, which calculates routes for drivers with the need of charging taken into consideration.
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