Mercedes-Benz said that its electric vehicles will be able to access Tesla’s Supercharger network starting in February.

Electric Benz drivers in the US can use the chargers from February, but although the company will switch to NACS ports on new cars, existing owners need a $185 adapter

Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to adopt NACS now that Tesla’s charging tech has established itself as the standard. Other manufacturers following suit include Ford, Nissan, GM, Honda, Subaru, Volkswagen,

Starting in February 2025 (no exact date has been confirmed), all existing Mercedes EVs, essentially all models wearing the EQ nomenclature, will be able to connect to a Tesla Supercharger under the condition that the cars are equipped with a CCS to NACS adapter.

Six non-Tesla EV brands now have more charging options, with Mercedes up next in February. Here's the full list and how this major industry shift came about.