Following Volvo, Ford, And GM, Mercedes-Benz Will Adopt Tesla Charging In 2024

Mercedes-Benz EQE uses Tesla Supercharging. (Doc. Mercedes-Benz Group)

JAKARTA - Mercedes-Benz, the latest automotive company to adopt Tesla's North America Charging Standard (NACS) charging system, joins a list of other manufacturers who take advantage of this popular charging technology.

Tesla's use of NACS charging is becoming a trend among automotive manufacturers. Ford and General Motors (GM) have already used this Supercharging, while Volvo will adopt this advanced charging technology starting in 2025.

Not only car manufacturers, but the motorcycle company Verge Motorcycles is also the first motorcycle manufacturer to use this Supercharging.

It is reported that Mercedes-Benz, a German car company, will also adopt Tesla's super charging on their model in North America starting in 2024.

By engaging in this approach, Mercedes-Benz focuses on customer satisfaction and expansion of electric vehicle products, as well as expanding access to charging networks.

The chairman of Mercedes-Benz, Olla Kallenius, explained that their company's strategy is to build the most popular cars in the world and accelerate the growth of electric vehicles. One solution to achieving this goal is to improve customer experience by providing reliable super charging.

"Therefore, we are committed to building our global high charging network Mercedes-Benz, with the opening of the first location of this year. Simultaneously, we are also adopting NACS in our vehicles, which allows drivers to access wide networks with quality charging in North America", said Kllenius on the official Mercedes-Benz website, Friday, July 7.

In addition to expanding existing charging networks, Mercedes-Benz also plans to build its own charging network, namely the High-Power Charging Network, with 400 charging centers, including more than 2,500 high-power chargers in North America by the end of the decade.

The first Mercedes-Benz Charging Center in North America will open at the end of 2023 and be equipped with CCS1 and NACS plugs.

Apart from North America, the manufacturer also plans to build 2,000 Charging Hubs in European regions, China, and other markets by the end of the decade. In total, Mercedes-Benz will build 10,000 charging points, which can be expanded according to market needs.

With its own charging network, Mercedes-Benz will set new standards for electric vehicle infrastructure, thus providing a comfortable charging experience with speed, safety, and high environmental concern.