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Cost to Charge Ford F-150 Lightning on Mercedes-Benz HPC

Verdict

A full charge for the Ford F-150 Lightning on Mercedes-Benz HPC costs $41.92 at 40¢/kWh. That is $24.63 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $16.38.

Full Charge (80%)

$41.92

Half Charge (50%)

$26.20

Per 100 Miles

$16.38

Charge Time

42 min

Mercedes-Benz HPC vs Home Charging

ScenarioMercedes-Benz HPCHome (16.5¢/kWh avg)Difference
Full Charge (80%)$41.92$17.29+$24.63
Half Charge (50%)$26.20$10.81+$15.39
25% Top-Up$13.10$5.40+$7.70

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.

StateHome RateHome Full ChargeMercedes-Benz HPCHome Saves
North Dakota10.92¢$11.44$41.92+$30.48
Nebraska11.76¢$12.32$41.92+$29.60
Missouri11.8¢$12.37$41.92+$29.55
Idaho12.07¢$12.65$41.92+$29.27
Arkansas12.35¢$12.94$41.92+$28.98
Louisiana12.46¢$13.06$41.92+$28.86
Oklahoma12.62¢$13.23$41.92+$28.69
Iowa12.83¢$13.45$41.92+$28.47
Wyoming12.85¢$13.47$41.92+$28.45
Montana12.86¢$13.48$41.92+$28.44
Utah12.88¢$13.50$41.92+$28.42
Tennessee13.1¢$13.73$41.92+$28.19
South Dakota13.6¢$14.25$41.92+$27.67
North Carolina13.68¢$14.34$41.92+$27.58
Washington13.81¢$14.47$41.92+$27.45
Nevada13.98¢$14.65$41.92+$27.27
Mississippi14.24¢$14.92$41.92+$27.00
Kentucky14.27¢$14.95$41.92+$26.97
Kansas14.29¢$14.98$41.92+$26.94
Georgia14.46¢$15.15$41.92+$26.77
Oregon14.66¢$15.36$41.92+$26.56
New Mexico14.7¢$15.41$41.92+$26.51
West Virginia14.77¢$15.48$41.92+$26.44
Minnesota14.98¢$15.70$41.92+$26.22
South Carolina15.41¢$16.15$41.92+$25.77
Arizona15.61¢$16.36$41.92+$25.56
Texas15.69¢$16.44$41.92+$25.48
Virginia15.87¢$16.63$41.92+$25.29
Florida15.92¢$16.68$41.92+$25.24
Alabama16.06¢$16.83$41.92+$25.09
Indiana16.19¢$16.97$41.92+$24.95
Illinois16.36¢$17.15$41.92+$24.77
Colorado16.44¢$17.23$41.92+$24.69
Delaware16.51¢$17.30$41.92+$24.62
Ohio17.59¢$18.43$41.92+$23.49
Wisconsin18.2¢$19.07$41.92+$22.85
Washington D.C.18.5¢$19.39$41.92+$22.53
Michigan19.52¢$20.46$41.92+$21.46
Pennsylvania20.19¢$21.16$41.92+$20.76
Maryland20.61¢$21.60$41.92+$20.32
New Jersey23.13¢$24.24$41.92+$17.68
Vermont23.29¢$24.41$41.92+$17.51
Alaska25.52¢$26.74$41.92+$15.18
New Hampshire26.32¢$27.58$41.92+$14.34
Connecticut28.3¢$29.66$41.92+$12.26
New York28.37¢$29.73$41.92+$12.19
Rhode Island30.14¢$31.59$41.92+$10.33
California30.29¢$31.74$41.92+$10.18
Maine30.73¢$32.21$41.92+$9.71
Massachusetts31.16¢$32.66$41.92+$9.26
Hawaii39.79¢$41.70$41.92+$0.22

Practical Notes: F-150 Lightning on Mercedes-Benz HPC

The F-150 Lightning'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 F-150 Lightning's 150 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Mercedes-Benz HPC's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 29 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.

Cost-wise, one $41.92 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.13 per mile of driving — about 13.1¢/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 $2,456.25/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$1,013.20/year).

For most F-150 Lightning 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 F-150 Lightning 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.