Mercedes-Benz to Adopt Tesla's Charging Standard, Expanding EV Infrastructure

Mercedes-Benz announced its plan to adopt Tesla's charging standard, solidifying a key partnership in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Starting next year, Mercedes-Benz drivers will have access to Tesla's 12,000 North American supercharger stations, with full adoption planned for 2025.

With this announcement, Mercedes-Benz just joined the growing list of international car makers that are collaborating with Elon Musk's EV manufacturing company for vehicle chargers. This deal between the companies also brings Tesla another step closer to becoming the standard in the electric vehicle industry.

Mercedes-Benz is set to fully integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in its own EV models. After the integration, owners of Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles will be able to access more than 12,000 Tesla supercharger stations across North America starting next year.

Moreover, the automaker said it will set up its own charging network that will be available for a "wide range" of EV drivers. It is also planning to build over 2,000 charging hubs in Europe, China, and North America by the end of the decade, and the latter will have at least 400 stations.

"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," Mercedes-Benz Group AG's chairman of the Board of Management, Ola Källenius, said in a press release that was previously published.

He added, "That is 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."

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