Mercedes Benz EQB Charging Guide

The Mercedes-Benz EQB is an electric family SUV in the Mercedes-EQ range, offering a practical SUV body style and available seven-seat capability on selected versions.

It uses a Type 2 connection for AC home and destination charging, and CCS for DC rapid charging. In the UK, the EQB 250+ is a key version to reference, with a 70.5kWh usable battery and a maximum AC charging rate of 11kW. The EQB 350 4MATIC adds dual-motor all-wheel drive and increased performance, but is commonly listed with a smaller 66.5kWh usable battery.

Mercedes-Benz EQB Charging Specifications

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

*Figures for non-250+ EQB variants can vary by model year and trim. The EQB 250+ is the efficiency-focused long-range version, while the EQB 350 4MATIC offers dual-motor all-wheel drive and increased performance.

Charging the Mercedes-Benz EQB at Home

Charging the EQB at home is straightforward with a dedicated wallbox. A typical UK 7.4kW home charger will charge the EQB 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.

The EQB 350 4MATIC has a slightly smaller usable battery, so estimated home charging times are a little shorter. 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.

Charging Times at Home

Mercedes-Benz EQB Smart Charging Features

The EQB 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.

Mercedes-Benz also offers MB.CHARGE Public services and navigation-based charging support across its electric vehicle range, helping drivers plan longer journeys and manage public charging more easily.

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

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

This is based on usable battery capacity 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 EQB

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

The EQB 350 4MATIC can accept a slightly higher peak DC charging rate of up to around 112kW, with an estimated 10-80% charge time of approximately 29 minutes in suitable conditions. 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 EQB Public Charging Times