Cost to Charge Cadillac Escalade IQ on Mercedes-Benz HPC
A full charge for the Cadillac Escalade IQ on Mercedes-Benz HPC costs $64.00 at 40¢/kWh. That is $37.60 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $17.39.
Full Charge (80%)
$64.00
Half Charge (50%)
$40.00
Per 100 Miles
$17.39
Charge Time
27 min
Mercedes-Benz HPC vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Mercedes-Benz HPC | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $64.00 | $26.40 | +$37.60 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $40.00 | $16.50 | +$23.50 |
| 25% Top-Up | $20.00 | $8.25 | +$11.75 |
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¢ | $17.47 | $64.00 | +$46.53 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $18.82 | $64.00 | +$45.18 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $18.88 | $64.00 | +$45.12 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $19.31 | $64.00 | +$44.69 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $19.76 | $64.00 | +$44.24 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $19.94 | $64.00 | +$44.06 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $20.19 | $64.00 | +$43.81 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $20.53 | $64.00 | +$43.47 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $20.56 | $64.00 | +$43.44 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $20.58 | $64.00 | +$43.42 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $20.61 | $64.00 | +$43.39 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $20.96 | $64.00 | +$43.04 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $21.76 | $64.00 | +$42.24 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $21.89 | $64.00 | +$42.11 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $22.10 | $64.00 | +$41.90 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $22.37 | $64.00 | +$41.63 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $22.78 | $64.00 | +$41.22 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $22.83 | $64.00 | +$41.17 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $22.86 | $64.00 | +$41.14 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $23.14 | $64.00 | +$40.86 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $23.46 | $64.00 | +$40.54 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $23.52 | $64.00 | +$40.48 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $23.63 | $64.00 | +$40.37 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $23.97 | $64.00 | +$40.03 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $24.66 | $64.00 | +$39.34 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $24.98 | $64.00 | +$39.02 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $25.10 | $64.00 | +$38.90 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $25.39 | $64.00 | +$38.61 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $25.47 | $64.00 | +$38.53 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $25.70 | $64.00 | +$38.30 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $25.90 | $64.00 | +$38.10 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $26.18 | $64.00 | +$37.82 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $26.30 | $64.00 | +$37.70 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $26.42 | $64.00 | +$37.58 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $28.14 | $64.00 | +$35.86 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $29.12 | $64.00 | +$34.88 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $29.60 | $64.00 | +$34.40 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $31.23 | $64.00 | +$32.77 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $32.30 | $64.00 | +$31.70 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $32.98 | $64.00 | +$31.02 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $37.01 | $64.00 | +$26.99 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $37.26 | $64.00 | +$26.74 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $40.83 | $64.00 | +$23.17 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $42.11 | $64.00 | +$21.89 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $45.28 | $64.00 | +$18.72 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $45.39 | $64.00 | +$18.61 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $48.22 | $64.00 | +$15.78 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $48.46 | $64.00 | +$15.54 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $49.17 | $64.00 | +$14.83 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $49.86 | $64.00 | +$14.14 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $63.66 | $64.00 | +$0.34 |
Practical Notes: Escalade IQ on Mercedes-Benz HPC
The Escalade IQ's NACS+CCS port plugs directly into Mercedes-Benz HPC stalls — no adapter needed. 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 Escalade IQ's 350 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 $64.00 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.14 per mile of driving — about 13.9¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is more expensive than gas at current prices. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on Mercedes-Benz HPC would cost roughly $2,608.70/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$1,076.09/year).
For most Escalade IQ 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 Escalade IQ 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.