Mercedes-Benz EVs in Canada Now Have Access to Tesla’s Superchargers
Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle drivers can finally use the majority of Superchargers in North America. This comes a full year later than planned, as the deal signed between the German automaker and Tesla in 2023 called for access starting in the second half of 2024.
Existing customers can purchase a Mercedes-Benz-approved North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter from their local dealership. The price is set at $219.95 plus tax, which is less expensive than similar adapters offered by other EV manufacturers that usually cost between $310 and $400.
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By late 2025 or early 2026, Mercedes-Benz will begin integrating NACS charging ports into its new EVs sold in Canada, following the lead of those sold in the U.S. The NACS adapter will therefore not be required, but customers will receive a CCS adapter allowing them to use other fast charging stations.
The 25,000+ Superchargers now available to Mercedes-Benz drivers in the U.S. and Canada join the MB.CHARGE Public network (formerly Mercedes me Charge), the company's proprietary charging service which also includes the Electric Circuit, ChargePoint, FLO, BC Hydro and more totaling nearly 200,000 public charging points. This makes it easier to find locations and pay for sessions.
“Expanding the MB.CHARGE network with the integration of the Tesla Supercharger network represents another important step as we continue to build a strong foundation to bring additional, game-changing all-electric vehicles to the market,” Mercedes-Benz CEO Andreas Tetzloff said.
Don’t forget that Mercedes-Benz is also busy rolling out its High-Power Charging network in North America, expanding to over 400 charging stalls. The first ones in Canada are slated to open in British Columbia by the end of 2025, offering both CCS and NACS charging cables, with further expansion coming in 2026.
And then there’s IONNA, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and seven other automakers, which opened its first charging stations (called “rechargeries”) in the U.S. earlier this year. The goal is to have 30,000 chargers across North America by the end of the decade.