Mercedes-Benz EVs to use Tesla fast-charging network

German auto maker Mercedes-Benz said Friday its U.S. EV owners will have access to Tesla Inc.’s
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+0.26%
fast-charging network by next year. Mercedes-Benz is the first German legacy auto maker to join the likes of Ford Motor Co.
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and General Motors Co.
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in inking deals with Tesla for the use of Tesla’s “Supercharger” fast-charging network off freeways and major roads. The connection will be standard in Mercedes’ EVs by 2025 and as part of a transition the auto maker will offer an adapter.