Mercedes-BenzGLE 500e (2015) electric chargers
Plug-In HybridBattery
8.8 kWh
Connector
Type 2
Range
19 miles
Benefit in kind
20%
CO2 Emissions
78 g/km
Mercedes GLE 500e Home Charging Guide
Like its slightly faster brother/sister vehicle the Mercedes GLE 550e, the GLE 500e is a great choice if you're unable to charge a full electric vehicle at home. It has been discontinued, so you'll need to find it on the used car market or go for one of the newer Mercedes plug-in hybrids such as GLE 350de.
Charging time for the Mercedes GLE 500e is about two-and-a-half hours using a 7.4kW home charge point like those below.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e compatible chargers
The original Ohme charger
Syncs with your energy tariff
Our most popular charger
Stylish, simple and works as tethered or untethered
Upgraded version of Ohme Home
Better looks and no earth rod required
A good all-rounder
Good looks and easy to use
World's smallest charger
A wide range of app features
The Grand Designs choice
Unrivalled range of finishes to suit your home
Designed by Tesla for Tesla cars
Unique features enabled for Tesla vehicles
Good for business
Aimed at businesses and public locations
Premium quality
Made in the UK
Premium quality
Made in the UK
Coiled for easier storage
Made in the UK
Hi Visibility and Coiled
Made in the UK
Longer cable for extra flexibility
Made in the UK
Premium quality
Made in the UK
Premium quality
Made in the UK
Better visibility
Made in the UK
Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e Charging Time
It's rare anyone needs to charge their car from empty to full. In fact, most of the time you will simply "top up" your car's battery for two to three hours overnight. Learn more about home charging here.
Take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs and charge your Mercedes GLE 500e overnight and drive away fully charged every morning.
| Method | kW | Typical location | Charging time (empty to full) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard three-pin plug | 2.3 | Home | 4 hours |
| Dedicated home charging point | 7.4* | Home | 2.5 hours* (limited to 3.7kW by vehicle) |
| Fast charger | n/a | Offices, commercial buildings, car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres | n/a |
| Rapid charger | n/a | Motorway services, car parks | n/a |
* Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e Charging Cost
School run, commute to the office? You can drive up to 19 miles purely on low-cost electric power.
A full home charge on a Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e costs around £0.88.
Did you know?
A typical overnight electricity rate is around 10p per kWh.
Compare energy tariffs for your Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e
Battery size
8.8 kWh
Charge speed
5 mph
Range
19 miles
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