Cost to Charge BMW iX on Mercedes-Benz HPC
A full charge for the BMW iX on Mercedes-Benz HPC costs $35.04 at 40¢/kWh. That is $20.59 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $14.17.
Full Charge (80%)
$35.04
Half Charge (50%)
$21.90
Per 100 Miles
$14.17
Charge Time
27 min
Mercedes-Benz HPC vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Mercedes-Benz HPC | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $35.04 | $14.45 | +$20.59 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $21.90 | $9.03 | +$12.87 |
| 25% Top-Up | $10.95 | $4.52 | +$6.43 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare Mercedes-Benz HPC (40¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | Mercedes-Benz HPC | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $9.57 | $35.04 | +$25.47 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $10.30 | $35.04 | +$24.74 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $10.34 | $35.04 | +$24.70 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $10.57 | $35.04 | +$24.47 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $10.82 | $35.04 | +$24.22 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $10.91 | $35.04 | +$24.13 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $11.06 | $35.04 | +$23.98 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $11.24 | $35.04 | +$23.80 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $11.26 | $35.04 | +$23.78 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $11.27 | $35.04 | +$23.77 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $11.28 | $35.04 | +$23.76 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $11.48 | $35.04 | +$23.56 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $11.91 | $35.04 | +$23.13 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $11.98 | $35.04 | +$23.06 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $12.10 | $35.04 | +$22.94 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $12.25 | $35.04 | +$22.79 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $12.47 | $35.04 | +$22.57 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $12.50 | $35.04 | +$22.54 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $12.52 | $35.04 | +$22.52 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $12.67 | $35.04 | +$22.37 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $12.84 | $35.04 | +$22.20 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $12.88 | $35.04 | +$22.16 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $12.94 | $35.04 | +$22.10 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $13.12 | $35.04 | +$21.92 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $13.50 | $35.04 | +$21.54 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $13.67 | $35.04 | +$21.37 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $13.74 | $35.04 | +$21.30 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $13.90 | $35.04 | +$21.14 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $13.95 | $35.04 | +$21.09 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $14.07 | $35.04 | +$20.97 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $14.18 | $35.04 | +$20.86 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $14.33 | $35.04 | +$20.71 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $14.40 | $35.04 | +$20.64 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $14.46 | $35.04 | +$20.58 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $15.41 | $35.04 | +$19.63 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $15.94 | $35.04 | +$19.10 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $16.21 | $35.04 | +$18.83 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $17.10 | $35.04 | +$17.94 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $17.69 | $35.04 | +$17.35 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $18.05 | $35.04 | +$16.99 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $20.26 | $35.04 | +$14.78 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $20.40 | $35.04 | +$14.64 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $22.36 | $35.04 | +$12.68 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $23.06 | $35.04 | +$11.98 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $24.79 | $35.04 | +$10.25 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $24.85 | $35.04 | +$10.19 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $26.40 | $35.04 | +$8.64 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $26.53 | $35.04 | +$8.51 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $26.92 | $35.04 | +$8.12 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $27.30 | $35.04 | +$7.74 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $34.86 | $35.04 | +$0.18 |
Practical Notes: iX on Mercedes-Benz HPC
The iX's CCS port plugs directly into Mercedes-Benz HPC's CCS stalls without an adapter. Check the Mercedes-Benz HPC app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the iX's 195 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Mercedes-Benz HPC's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 19 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $35.04 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.11 per mile of driving — about 11.3¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on Mercedes-Benz HPC would cost roughly $2,126.21/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$877.06/year).
For most iX owners, the realistic use-pattern for Mercedes-Benz HPC is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your iX state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: Mercedes-Benz HPC published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.