Mercedes-Benz announced its electric vehicle drivers will be able to use Tesla\n \n superchargers starting next year and that it will fully adopt the company’s charging standard in 2025. It joins a growing list of automakers who have made similar deals with Tesla. The Mercedes-Benz arrangement moves Tesla another step towards becoming widely adopted as the EV industry standard.
Long stretches without EV chargers As many US states push for electric vehicle adoption, some critics have pointed out that long stretches of highway lack the charging infrastructure to make the cars a viable option for many Americans. The issue is growing in urgency: Several states, including California and New York, have passed bills to restrict the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.