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Old Sep 9, 2025 | 11:32 AM
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2026 GLE450e - Tesla Home Charger compatibility

Hi Everyone,

I just bought 2026 GLE450e and loving the car. I've Tesla Home/Wall Charger at home and NACS DC Fast Charging Adapter. When I tried to connect it to my Home charger, I see red light and doesn't charge.

I was told by service engineer that it's only good for Tesla 'Supercharger' but not Home/Wall charger. I couldn't believe it and was arguing that there should be adapter for Home/Wall charger. Is this true? Has anyone tried charging there 450e with Tesla Home/Wall charger? If so, what specific adapters did you use?

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Old Sep 9, 2025 | 05:29 PM
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Hi Everyone,

I just bought 2026 GLE450e and loving the car. I've Tesla Home/Wall Charger at home and NACS DC Fast Charging Adapter. When I tried to connect it to my Home charger, I see red light and doesn't charge.

I was told by service engineer that it's only good for Tesla 'Supercharger' but not Home/Wall charger. I couldn't believe it and was arguing that there should be adapter for Home/Wall charger. Is this true? Has anyone tried charging there 450e with Tesla Home/Wall charger? If so, what specific adapters did you use?

Thanks in Advance!
I installed the universal Tesla wall connector and have no problems charging the 450e. I'm not sure if there's a difference with the connector you are using but mine will charge both the Mercedes and Tesla. I personally did the installation and get 9.6kw when charging the Mercedes.
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Thanks for responding. That's good to know that you were able to charge Mercedes using Tesla charger. Do you know which adapter are you using to connect to Mercedes from Tesla charger?
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Yes, the Wall Connector has an integrated plug with both types of connectors all on the same unit. The NACS for Tesla vehicles and the J1772 for most all other EV's. I hope you find this useful. You can also go to the Tesla site to see the wall connector.
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Range anxiety?

A Revolutionary Range Extender has been developed.

Ikea hybrid, Horse reveals drop-in range extender backed by Renault Geely and Aramco claims a new kit installs no larger than a briefcase, to extend an all EV with an ICE attachment.
Exhibited at the Munich Motor Show, the ICE extender kit is comprised of a natural aspirated 1.5 liter inline 4 gas engine.

It includes an integrated generator and inverter. The engine is rated at 94 BHP, and is designated C15.
Installation options are in the frunk or attached to the rear bumper.

For D segment models, commercial EVs, and other heavy EVs, there is a turbo 161BHP version.
Another design feature is flex fuel compatible.

The market segment opened up by this type of product is called a REEV(range extended electric vehicle).

Leave it running, while parked, and it will completely recharge the EV. As long as it has enough gas.
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Old Sep 12, 2025 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MB2timer
Range anxiety?

A Revolutionary Range Extender has been developed.

Ikea hybrid, Horse reveals drop-in range extender backed by Renault Geely and Aramco claims a new kit installs no larger than a briefcase, to extend an all EV with an ICE attachment.
Exhibited at the Munich Motor Show, the ICE extender kit is comprised of a natural aspirated 1.5 liter inline 4 gas engine.

It includes an integrated generator and inverter. The engine is rated at 94 BHP, and is designated C15.
Installation options are in the frunk or attached to the rear bumper.

For D segment models, commercial EVs, and other heavy EVs, there is a turbo 161BHP version.
Another design feature is flex fuel compatible.

The market segment opened up by this type of product is called a REEV(range extended electric vehicle).

Leave it running, while parked, and it will completely recharge the EV. As long as it has enough gas.
First of all, those of us who own a GLE 450e don’t have range anxiety.

Range extender EV’s already exist. This is just a new OEM parts supplier offering.

A range extender can help you to limp to a charger but cannot keep up with the demand of regular EV driving.

It is a Rube Goldberg solution.
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