Charging Guide for All-Electric Vehicles from Mercedes-Benz

 
Buying a new all-electric vehicle from Mercedes-Benz in Irvine is a luxury electric vehicle ownership experience unlike anything else. Mercedes me Charging offers access to the extensive Mercedes charging network and other features that make charging your electric car straightforward. The Mercedes charging network includes over 60,000 public charging stations, adding more daily. Learn how Mercedes me Charging and the Mercedes charging network enhance ownership of an all-electric vehicle from Mercedes Benz. Then, browse our inventory to find the model of your future.

Charging Methods for All-Electric Vehicles from Mercedes-Benz

There are three levels of electric vehicle charging. Note that the charging times can vary drastically among the three, so you must understand the limitations of each level as an owner of an electric car.

• Level 1 – 120V AC (alternating current) charge is the same as a grounded household outlet. It can take over 24 hours to reach a full charge.
• Level 2 – 240V AC charge, found at public charging stations around Orange County. It can also be installed as a wall-mounted charging box at home. A full charge can typically be achieved overnight.
• Level 3 – 400-900V DC (direct current) fast charge, convenient for charging on the go. It can bring you from a 10% to 80% charge in just 31 minutes.

Charging hygiene and regular maintenance is crucial to maintaining shorter charging times. Scheduling regular maintenance appointments will keep your battery in top health. Use our online scheduling tool to make this simple task even more convenient near Orange County.

How to Find Charging Stations

From Trabuco Canyon to the other side of the country, finding a charging station for your all-electric vehicle from Mercedes Benz is simple:

1. Open the navigation screen in your Mercedes-Benz and select the EQ icon.
2. Next, select “Charging Stations.” The system will pull up available charging stations nearby.
3. You can use the filter icon to customize the types of chargers shown. To get more information about a particular charging station, click and scroll.
4. Click “Let’s Go,” and the system will route you to the charger location. You can also use the Mercedes me Connect app on your smartphone to find charging stations in your area.

Note: These instructions do not apply to the EQB.

Mercedes-Benz Drivers to Get Access to Tesla Superchargers

It’s going to take some time to build the Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network, so Tesla is stepping in to help. Because even though the Los Angeles area has more charging stations than any other U.S. city, we need even more to increase how many drivers can switch to emission-free vehicles. In 2024, Mercedes-Benz EV drivers can use the Tesla Supercharger network. This network includes over 12,000 charging stations. They’ll be easy to find, too, because they’ll be accessible in Mercedes me Charge, which already lists over 90,000 charging points. Finding the best route to a Tesla Supercharger will be easy because they’ll also be in Navigation with Electric Intelligence.

Mercedes-Benz EV News: Largest High-Power Charging Network in the U.S.

But that’s not all Mercedes-Benz is doing to make EV charger access widespread and easy. Not only will the Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network be the largest in the United States, but they’ll also be equipped with CCS1 and NACS plugs so many makes can be charged. By 2025, all Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles will meet the North America Charging Standard. We’re the first German automaker to take this vital step in EV charging accessibility.

Mercedes-Benz EV News: Leading Charging Network Across North America

Another news that you should know about is Mercedes-Benz’s partnership with six other automakers– Kia, BMW Group, Honda, General Motors, Hyundai, and Stellantis NV– to establish a revolutionary charging network across North America. This network will have at least 30,000 high-powered charge points in both urban and highway locations. With these additional stations, electric vehicle owners can charge their cars whether they’re going on their daily commutes or they’re on a road trip.

Not only will these owners be able to refuel their cars, but they will also be able to relax and refuel their energy while waiting for their vehicles. These seven automakers want to deliver a “best-in-class charging experience” that will please current owners of electric cars and also appeal to drivers who are on the fence about switching to electric power because they were concerned about not having convenient charging in their area.

Other key details to know about this exciting partnership include:

• The first stations will be ready in the United States as early as the summer of 2024.
• There will be restrooms, food service, and retail operations nearby or within the same complex so customers can be comfortable while waiting.
• The stations will be found in metropolitan areas, near major highways, and along vacation routes, so anyone who lives, works, or travels in the vicinity can charge their car when needed.
• There will be seamless integration with participating automakers’ in-vehicle and in-app experiences, whether you need to pay or you want to plan your route ahead of time.
• There will be some flagship stations with even more amenities to represent the future of convenient charging.

Learn More About the EV Lifestyle with Mercedes-Benz of Foothill Ranch

At Mercedes-Benz of Foothill Ranch, we’re excited about the leaps Mercedes-Benz is making to improve EV public charger accessibility in time for the California EV mandate. If you’d like to learn more about Mercedes-Benz and electric vehicles, visit our EV information hub