Mercedes Benz EQA Charging Guide

The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the compact electric SUV in the Mercedes-EQ range.

It uses a Type 2 connection for AC home and destination charging, and CCS for DC rapid charging. In the UK, the EQA 250+ is a key version to reference, with a 70.5kWh usable battery and a maximum AC charging rate of 11kW. EV Database lists the EQA 250+ as available since December 2023, with a 70.5kWh usable battery and a CCS rapid-charging connection.

Mercedes-Benz EQA Charging Specifications

Please note that specifications may vary slightly depending on model year and market specification.

*Figures for non-250+ EQA variants can vary by model year and trim, so the EQA 250+ is used as the main UK reference point here.

Charging the Mercedes-Benz EQA at Home

Charging the EQA at home is straightforward with a dedicated wallbox. A typical UK 7.4kW home charger will charge the EQA 250+ from empty to full in around 11 hours 15 minutes, making overnight charging realistic for most drivers. A three-phase 11kW charger can reduce this to around 7 hours 45 minutes, although three-phase domestic supplies are less common in the UK.

A standard three-pin plug can be used if necessary, but it is much slower and is best treated as an emergency or occasional charging option.

Mercedes-Benz EQA Smart Charging Features

The EQA supports connected charging features through Mercedes-Benz digital services. Depending on equipment and market specification, features may include remote charging management, scheduled charging, route planning with charging stops, battery preconditioning and Plug & Charge support on compatible networks.

EV Database lists the EQA 250+ as supporting Plug & Charge and Autocharge, while Mercedes highlights MB.CHARGE Public and navigation-based charging support across its electric vehicle range.

How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Mercedes-Benz EQA at Home?

Using a typical UK electricity tariff of 26.35p/kWh:

This is based on a 70.5kWh usable battery multiplied by 26.35p/kWh. Actual cost will vary depending on tariff, charging losses and whether an off-peak EV tariff is used.

Public Charging for the Mercedes-Benz EQA

The EQA uses CCS for DC rapid charging, so it can use the majority of UK rapid and ultra-rapid public charging points. The EQA 250+ can rapid charge at up to around 102kW, with a 10-80% charge taking approximately 35 minutes on a sufficiently powerful charger.

Rapid charging is most useful on longer journeys, while AC destination charging is better suited to parking for several hours at hotels, workplaces, shopping centres or town-centre chargers.

Mercedes-Benz EQA Public Charging Times