2023-07-10 20:08:55
• Mercedes-Benz confirms that it will adopt Tesla’s NASC chargers.
In turn, after similar announcements from several manufacturers in recent weeks, the German firm Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it will adopt and integrate into its vehicles the NACS charging standard (North American Charging Standard) which is that of the manufacturer Tesla .
The brand’s 2025 models will be equipped with the appropriate equipment. Until then, owners of current products will be able to take advantage of adapters to access some 12,000 Tesla charging stations in North America.
Mercedes-Benz becomes the first German manufacturer to commit to the NACS standard.
Doubly interesting for owners, Mercedes-Benz indicates that it is not giving up on its plan to establish its own high-capacity charging network. Its objective is to offer more than 2,000 charging centers, all comprising more than 10,000 individual terminals, in the territories of North America, Europe, China, as well as other key markets. here at the end of the decade. Of the lot, it is estimated that more than 2500 of the individual terminals will be located in North America.
The first should be operational before the end of 2023, i.e. during the fourth quarter (October to December). They will be equipped with CCS1 sockets, as well as NACS).
Mercedes-Benz also announced that its own fast charging network will be universally open to electric vehicles of all brands.
Photo : Mercedes-Benz
A Mercedes-Benz charging station
If we are to believe the image of the concept, the look of these Mercedes-Benz stations takes up that of traditional gas stations.
On the Insideevs site, which reports this news, we can read a quote from the chairman of the board of directors at Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius. The latter specifies that:
“Our strategic priority is clear: to build the most desirable cars in the world. To accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, we are committed to improving the entire experience for our customers, including fast, convenient and reliable charging solutions wherever their Mercedes-Benz takes them. That’s why we’re committed to building our global Mercedes-Benz high-power charging network, with the first sites opening this year. At the same time, we are implementing the NACS system in our vehicles, which will allow drivers to access a vast network of high-quality charging offers in North America. »
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