lfranc_canuck

It’s mid Feb 2024.
Per the announcement, starting 2024 MB can utilize the NACS infrastructure.
I have a Tesla Universal Wall Connector, so I have a J1772 to NACS adapter handy,
Has anybody tried to charge their MB EQ at a Supercharger? Results?

bytemaster0

There are no MB provided adapters yet. You can get one from Lectron and others as of a week or so ago, but I highly doubt they'll work for now. Back end agreements are not done. MB and T won't release it until plug and charge is active, most likely. I don't see this going live until Q3 of this year at earliest. Personally, I'm in no hurry to try to park weirdly and use cables that are too short. But EA infrastructure here is good, so of course there may be greater need elsewhere.

lfranc_canuck

I’m based in Toronto, and there is a definite need of better charging infrastructure here thats for sure.

bytemaster0

Totally understand. I just don't see the Tesla network being the big savior that everyone thinks it is, though I wish it could be. Not until the cables get longer and some of the spatial configuration issues are resolved. I know that "V4" chargers are supposed to have cables 6" longer, but that hardly seems useful. Even Rivians with ports really close to the front have issues getting close enough. Maybe in the short term, they'll be a band-aid in areas that are underserved along long-range routes, like they are now. I'm still holding out hope that infrastructure from other providers, at least in the US due to NEVI, will be improving by leaps and bounds in the coming months and years. Hopefully Canada will be on the same path!

lkfoster

I drive a lot between Phoenix and the coast. There's a gap of 220 miles with only four high speed EA chargers that are usually always either full or in-op. Across the freeway are 20-odd Tesla charging stations. Much as I dislike the major share holder I'm willing to bend a knee when I'm waiting in 115F weather.