Mercedes-Benz's EV range (EQA, EQB, EQE, EQS, EQV, plus the new CLA EV and G-Class G580) is consistent in connector standards and conservative in fast-charging speed. Type 2 AC + CCS DC across every model. EQS is one of the few UK EVs that accepts 22kW AC.
Connector spec by model
- EQA (2021+): Type 2 + CCS. 11kW AC. No V2L.
- EQB (2022+): Type 2 + CCS. 11kW AC. No V2L.
- EQC (2019-2023): Type 2 + CCS. 11kW AC. Discontinued.
- EQE (2022+): Type 2 + CCS. 11kW AC. No V2L.
- EQS (2021+): Type 2 + CCS. 22kW AC (one of few UK EVs at this AC rate). 200kW DC peak.
- EQV (2020+): Type 2 + CCS. 11kW AC. People-carrier variant.
- CLA EV (2025+): Type 2 + CCS. 22kW AC. 800V architecture (320kW DC).
- G-Class EV / G580 (2025+): Type 2 + CCS. 11kW AC.
The EQS / CLA 22kW exception
Most UK EVs cap at 11kW AC: including BMW, VW, Tesla Model 3/Y, Polestar, and Volvo. Mercedes EQS (2021+) and the new CLA EV (2025+) are exceptions, accepting full 22kW AC on three-phase supply. If you have three-phase at home and an EQS or CLA EV, a 22kW cable + 22kW wallbox charges materially faster: 5 hours for a full 100kWh EQS battery vs ~14 hours on single-phase 7kW.
For other Mercedes EVs (EQA, EQB, EQE, EQC, EQV, G-Class), 22kW is wasted. They cap at 11kW. Don't over-spec.
800V architecture: CLA EV
The 2025 CLA EV is Mercedes' first 800V architecture, peaking at 320kW DC on a 350kW ultra-rapid. Older Mercedes EVs are 400V: peak 200kW DC.
AC charging speed at home
- EQA, EQB, EQE, EQC, EQV, G-Class at 11kW: ~45 miles/hour. 80kWh battery refills overnight in 7 hours.
- EQS, CLA at 22kW: ~80-90 miles/hour. 100kWh EQS in 5 hours.
- Single-phase 7.4kW: ~25-30 miles/hour. Sufficient for daily commuting.
Length recommendations
Mercedes charge ports vary by model: typically rear-right on saloons (EQE, EQS), rear-left on SUVs (EQA, EQB), front on the EQV. For UK driveways, 7.5m or 10m Type 2 cable covers most layouts.
Smart-tariff integration
Mercedes me (the in-car app) does basic scheduling. For Octopus Intelligent or similar dynamic tariffs, pair your Mercedes EV with a smart wallbox, Ohme for the deepest dynamic-pricing integration.
What we stock for Mercedes
- Type 2 cables in 5-30m, 7.4kW / 11kW / 22kW ratings.
- Three-phase 22kW cables for EQS and CLA owners with three-phase supply.
- 3-pin granny chargers for backup / holiday-let charging.
- Replacement tethered cables for damaged Mercedes-branded wallbox tethers.
Three-phase install considerations
UK three-phase domestic supply is rare. If you have an EQS or CLA EV and want full 22kW home charging, confirm three-phase with a qualified electrician before ordering the wallbox + cable. The DNO upgrade from single-phase to three-phase costs £3,000-8,000, rarely worth it solely for the AC charging speed difference, more sense if you're also adding heat pumps or induction hobs that benefit from three-phase distribution.