Mercedes-Benz NACS adapter and Tesla Supercharger access
Mercedes-Benz says: "Beginning February 2025, Mercedes-Benz BEV drivers will gain access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across the United States and Canada"
Tesla's rule: “Supercharging is only accessible for NACS-equipped vehicles and CCS1-equipped vehicles with an NACS DC adapter provided by Tesla or your vehicle’s manufacturer. For safety reasons, using third-party adapters is prohibited.” Tesla Support
What Mercedes-Benz says
- Tesla Supercharger access
- “Beginning February 2025, Mercedes-Benz BEV drivers will gain access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across the United States and Canada” Mercedes-Benz USA Media: BEV Drivers Gain Access to Tesla Supercharger Network from February 2025 (2025-01-09)
- Official adapter
- “will be available for purchase at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the United States for $185 in Q1 2025” Mercedes-Benz USA Media: BEV Drivers Gain Access to Tesla Supercharger Network from February 2025 (2025-01-09)
- Built-in NACS port
- “For the CLA with EQ Technology, the vehicle comes standard with a CCS1 to NACS adapter for DC fast charging at stations with a CCS1 charging connector to connect to the NACS port on the CLA.” mbusa.com: Charging with NACS
- Other adapters
- “Please be aware that Tesla policy prohibits the use of third-party adapters that are not sold or distributed by an automaker.” mbusa.com: Charging with NACS
| Model | CCS1 port (adapter needed) | Built-in NACS |
|---|---|---|
| EQB | - | - |
| EQE | - | - |
| EQS | - | - |
Years as the automaker's pages state them; a dash means the page does not say.
Level 2 adapters
For a Supercharger use only the DC adapter from Mercedes-Benz or Tesla, as above. These Level 2 adapters are for slower AC charging: Tesla Wall Connectors and destination chargers for a CCS1 car, public J1772 stations for a NACS car.
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