By cryptoadmin 
As Mercedes-Benz prepares so as to add NACS ports to new fashions this yr, the automaker is opening entry to the Tesla Supercharger community for its present EVs. Beginning in February, approved Mercedes sellers will provide a free software program replace for US-based EV homeowners that opens the gates to the community of over 20,000 North American Supercharger stations. In Q1 2025, sellers will promote a $185 adapter for present fashions to get in on the enjoyable.
Mercedes-Benz is the newest automaker to undertake NACS now that Tesla’s charging tech has established itself as the usual. Different producers following swimsuit embrace Ford, Nissan, GM, Honda, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche… you get the drift: It’s mainly everybody. To borrow a dated Twentieth-century metaphor, NACS has basically change into the VHS to CCS’ Betamax.
Canadian Mercedes-Benz homeowners aren’t disregarded, however they’ll have to attend somewhat longer. The automaker says the software program replace will arrive there “later in 2025.” In the meantime, the adapter will probably be accessible in Canada in Q2.
Mercedes says it can add the Supercharger community to its me Cost service, which allows a streamlined “Plug & Cost” performance: Plug your EV in, it begins mechanically and your cost is processed mechanically within the background. (Neat!) Mercedes may also add Superchargers to its “Navigation with Electrical Intelligence” system that makes it straightforward to get turn-by-turn instructions to the closest station. It additionally allows you to filter your search by charging kind and examine real-time charger availability, standing and pricing.
The automaker says it can contact EV homeowners to schedule the software program replace. Mercedes sellers may also attain out when the $185 NACS to CCSI DC quick charging adapters can be found.
This text initially appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/mercedes-benz-evs-will-get-access-to-teslas-supercharger-network-next-month-201502092.html?src=rss