Mercedes-Benz to Integrate North American Charging Standard in its US EVs by 2025

Mercedes-Benz drivers can start using Tesla Superchargers in North America starting in 2024. It will be the first German OEM to implement North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports into its new electric vehicles starting in 2025.

As part of a phased transition, the company will initially offer an adapter that enables the company’s existing Combined Charging System (CCS) BEVs to charge seamlessly on the NACS network from 2024 onwards.

Starting in 2024, Mercedes-Benz drivers will get access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in North America through its own charging service Mercedes me Charge, which currently covers more than 90,000 charging points.

In addition to ensuring compatibility with an expanded network of existing charging stations, Mercedes-Benz will establish its own High-Power Charging Network with more than 400 Charging Hubs, including more than 2,500 high-power chargers in North America by the end of the decade.

The first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs will be opened by the end of 2023 and will be equipped with both CCS1 and NACS plugs.

Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management Mercedes-Benz, says: "Our strategic priority is clear: Building the world’s most desirable cars. 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. In parallel, we are also implementing NACS in our vehicles, allowing drivers to access an expansive network of high-quality charging offerings in North America."

"With the development of Mercedes-Benz’s new North American High-Power Charging Network, we are ready to redefine the electric vehicle charging experience. We’re building on our strong brand promise here by leveraging the renowned quality, reputation, and customer focus for which Mercedes-Benz has been known for well over a century,” adds Andrew Cornelia, CEO of Mercedes-Benz HPC North America.

Mercedes-Benz plans to establish more than 2,000 Charging Hubs in North America, Europe, China and other core markets by the end of the decade.