Can You Charge a Mercedes-Benz EV at Home?

With the new Mercedes-Benz wall box charger for the all-electric EQS, you can charge your Mercedes-Benz EV right at home in Petaluma. The Mercedes-Benz wall box charger is fast, and it avoids many of the hassles associated with charging electric vehicles. Keep reading to learn more about the charging times of the Mercedes-Benz home charger, how it compares to the Tesla home charger, and more with Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa. Then, contact our parts department to inquire about your home charging options.

What Are the Charging Times of the Mercedes-Benz Wall Box Charger?

Not only can replenish the battery of your Mercedes-Benz EV at your Windsor home, but you can charge its battery from 10% to 80% in just 31 minutes. While charging times may vary depending on how much the battery is already charged, here’s a general outline of the Mercedes-Benz wall box charging times:

• 10% to 80%: 31 minutes
• 20% to 80%: 25 minutes
• 40% to 80%: 18 minutes
• 60% to 80%: 10 minutes

These are some of the fastest home charging times reported yet. Although, you should keep in mind that with all chargers, the last twenty percent (80% to 100%) takes much longer to charge than the first 80% of the battery’s capacity.

Tesla Home Charger vs. Mercedes-Benz Home Charger

When you compare the 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS RWD charge time with the Tesla Model S Plaid and 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD, you’ll find that on average, the Mercedes-Benz charger is much faster. Here are the Tesla home charger vs. Mercedes-Benz home charger speeds:

Tesla Model S Plaid: 

• Max Charge Power (20% to 80%): 250 kW
• Average Charge Power (20% to 80%): 130 kW
• Average Charge Time (20% to 80%): 27 minutes

Tesla Model 3 LR AWD: 

• Max Charge Power (20% to 80%): 249 kW
• Average Charge Power (20% to 80%): 94 kW
• Average Charge Time (20% to 80%): 31 minutes

Mercedes-Benz EQS RWD: 

• Max Charge Power (20% to 80%): 207 kW
• Average Charge Power (20% to 80%): 155 kW
• Average Charge Time (20% to 80%): 25 minutes

Learn More About Mercedes-Benz EV Charging with Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa

If you have any more questions about the Mercedes-Benz wall box charger or the Mercedes-Benz EV lineup, reach out to the team at Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa for assistance. You can also order a wall charger online. In the meantime, be sure to explore our Mercedes-Benz parts tips and tricks to learn more about how to take excellent care of your Mercedes-Benz.