Mercedes-Benz EVs to get Tesla Supercharger access in February
From February 2025, US Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will be able to charge their cars at over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada.
Expand Expanding CloseFrom February 2025, US Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will be able to charge their cars at over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada.
Expand Expanding CloseHamburger Hochbahn AG operates the city of Hamburg’s bus system, and they’ve just placed an order with Daimler Buses for 350 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses to be delivered to the northern German city for use as zero-emission public transport.
Expand Expanding CloseEuropean logistics firm Contargo is adding twenty of Mercedes’ new, 500 km-capable eActros battery electric semi trucks to its trimodal delivery fleet, bringing zero-emission shipping to Germany’s hinterland.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes is preparing to reveal what’s expected to be its most important EV in just a few months. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV will “set standards” in terms of range, efficiency, and charging. According to the engineers, the new EV can travel nearly 800 miles (1,270 km) with two 10-minute charging stops. Here’s what you can expect from the “one-liter” electric car.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-AMG is launching its first super electric SUV, separate from Mercedes. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the sleek. The all-electric performance SUV is now officially testing on public roads. Here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming performance SUV.
Expand Expanding CloseFactorial is making swift progress on its all-solid-state EV batteries, which were introduced with Mercedes-Benz just a few months ago. Its first all-solid-state EV battery cells, promising to boost energy density by up to 80%, reached a significant milestone.
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Pope Francis has officially gone electric, with Mercedez-Benz delivering the first-ever battery-powered popemobile to the Vatican – a reworked version of the G-Class SUV, bathed in white with special tweaks for lots of handwaving to the crowd. Check it out.
Mercedes released a look at the powertrain technology of its upcoming electric CLA, and it includes tons of neat EV tech and some interesting options for battery technology and what looks to be the most flexible charging system we’ve seen yet.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes is now paying dealers up to $3,000 for every EV they sell until the end of the year. As part of its new Q4 2024 EQ Sales Challenge, the company is giving dealers a good reason to move EVs off the lot.
Expand Expanding CloseAmnesty International recognized Tesla and Mercedes-Benz for their “human rights diligence” in manufacturing their electric vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-Benz says its upcoming entry-level CLA will set the bar for EV range, charging speed, and efficiency with advanced new tech. Ahead of its arrival, Mercedes is giving us a closer look at the sporty electric car.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-Benz just opened Europe’s first battery recycling plant using an innovative process that the automaker says enables recycling rate to more than 96%, all in-house and ready to be used in future Mercedes EVs.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes is teasing its upcoming lower-priced CLA EV ahead of its official debut. The new entry-level electric car is shown with a sleek new design as it nears production.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes’ new VAN.EA electric vans made their first public appearance this week. After completing a long-distance trip this summer, the electric vans are now hitting public streets for testing.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-Benz is doubling down on solid-state EV batteries with ultra-long range and fast charging capabilities for its next-gen vehicles. With two partners accelerating development, Mercedes is on track to begin testing EVs with solid-state batteries in just a few months.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes unveiled its new all-solid-state EV batteries promising higher energy density and safety. Developed with Factorial, its new all-solid-state battery “breakthrough” can extend EV range by up to 80%.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-AMG is preparing to launch an EV sports car based on the upcoming electric CLA. Ahead of its official debut, the AMG-tuned EV was spotted ripping around the Nurburgring during testing. Check out the video below.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Electric G Wagon we’ve been waiting for is finally on sale. In the UK, the luxury Mercedes Electric G-Class will cost over $230,000 (£180,860). Is it worth the price tag?
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-Benz has been certified to begin testing its Level 4 autonomous driving technology in Shanghai, China. It is the first international automaker to garner approval from local regulators as the German automaker looks to set its lineup apart from stiff competition overseas.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-Benz is set to launch its electric CLA next year, the first of its more affordable EV series. The new EV will help Mercedes narrow the gap with Tesla. Meanwhile, an electric crossover is expected to follow as Mercedes’ answer to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-Benz High-Power Charging will install 400 kW DC fast chargers at 100 Starbucks stores on the US West Coast.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla’s NACS support webpage now lists Mercedes along other automakers in its “coming soon” section, though the timeline for Supercharger support has been pushed back for other automakers as Tesla sorts through a chaotic reorganization of its charging team at the behest of CEO Elon Musk.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-Benz has announced a new agreement to deploy technology from European EV charger developer Alpitronic as the latter expands its presence in North America. Mercedes plans to install its new partner’s 400 kW EV fast chargers, built locally in the US, as part of a broader $1 billion investment to expand North American charging infrastructure.
Expand Expanding CloseSeven months after shipping out A-samples of its 100+ amp-hour (Ah) solid-state battery cells to automotive partners, Factorial Inc. is sending more energy-dense B-samples to Mercedes-Benz. Through a joint development agreement with Factorial, Mercedes will further validate the next phase of solid-state batteries, moving one step closer to integration in future passenger EVs.
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