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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Will Offer Access to Tesla (TSLA) Superchargers
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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Will Offer Access to Tesla (TSLA) Superchargers

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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are taking major steps to expand their electric vehicle charging options by offering access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America.

Automakers Mercedes-Benz (MBGAF) and Volkswagen (VWAGY) are taking major steps to expand their electric vehicle (EV) charging options by offering access to Tesla’s (TSLA) Supercharger network in North America. Starting February 2025, U.S. Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will gain access to over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers, with Canadian access coming later in the year. Volkswagen (VW) EV owners will follow suit in summer 2025, as adapters for CCS-equipped vehicles will be ready in June or July, according to VW spokesperson Mark Gillies.

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Mercedes-Benz will sell its DC Fast Charging Adapter for $185 through authorized dealerships. The adapter enables “Plug and Charge” functionality and payments will be handled automatically via the Mercedes me Charge app. The adapter also supports features like automatic battery pre-conditioning and route planning. While compatibility with the electric eSprinter van is still being confirmed, the automaker has already sold around 85,000 battery-electric EQ cars and SUVs in the U.S. since launching its EQ line in 2022.

Meanwhile, VW’s Electrify America, which was born from the company’s diesel-emissions settlement, is set to add Tesla’s NACS connectors to its stations while maintaining support for CCS chargers. VW plans to start selling vehicles with NACS ports in 2025 and joins a growing list of automakers adopting the Tesla standard.

Is Tesla Stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell?

Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Hold consensus rating on TSLA stock based on 13 Buys, 12 Holds, and nine Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After a 69% rally in its share price over the past year, the average Tesla price target of $320.90 per share implies 18.8% downside risk.

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