Cost to Charge Kia EV6 on Mercedes-Benz HPC
A full charge for the Kia EV6 on Mercedes-Benz HPC costs $24.77 at 40¢/kWh. That is $14.55 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $9.99.
Full Charge (80%)
$24.77
Half Charge (50%)
$15.48
Per 100 Miles
$9.99
Charge Time
15 min
Mercedes-Benz HPC vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Mercedes-Benz HPC | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $24.77 | $10.22 | +$14.55 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $15.48 | $6.39 | +$9.09 |
| 25% Top-Up | $7.74 | $3.19 | +$4.55 |
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¢ | $6.76 | $24.77 | +$18.01 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $7.28 | $24.77 | +$17.49 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $7.31 | $24.77 | +$17.46 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $7.47 | $24.77 | +$17.29 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $7.65 | $24.77 | +$17.12 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $7.72 | $24.77 | +$17.05 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $7.81 | $24.77 | +$16.95 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $7.94 | $24.77 | +$16.82 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $7.96 | $24.77 | +$16.81 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $7.96 | $24.77 | +$16.81 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $7.98 | $24.77 | +$16.79 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $8.11 | $24.77 | +$16.66 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $8.42 | $24.77 | +$16.35 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $8.47 | $24.77 | +$16.30 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $8.55 | $24.77 | +$16.22 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $8.66 | $24.77 | +$16.11 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $8.82 | $24.77 | +$15.95 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $8.84 | $24.77 | +$15.93 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $8.85 | $24.77 | +$15.92 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $8.95 | $24.77 | +$15.81 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $9.08 | $24.77 | +$15.69 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $9.10 | $24.77 | +$15.67 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $9.15 | $24.77 | +$15.62 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $9.28 | $24.77 | +$15.49 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $9.54 | $24.77 | +$15.23 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $9.67 | $24.77 | +$15.10 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $9.72 | $24.77 | +$15.05 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $9.83 | $24.77 | +$14.94 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $9.86 | $24.77 | +$14.91 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $9.94 | $24.77 | +$14.82 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $10.02 | $24.77 | +$14.74 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $10.13 | $24.77 | +$14.64 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $10.18 | $24.77 | +$14.59 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $10.22 | $24.77 | +$14.55 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $10.89 | $24.77 | +$13.88 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $11.27 | $24.77 | +$13.50 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $11.46 | $24.77 | +$13.31 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $12.09 | $24.77 | +$12.68 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $12.50 | $24.77 | +$12.27 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $12.76 | $24.77 | +$12.01 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $14.32 | $24.77 | +$10.45 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $14.42 | $24.77 | +$10.35 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $15.80 | $24.77 | +$8.97 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $16.30 | $24.77 | +$8.47 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $17.52 | $24.77 | +$7.24 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $17.57 | $24.77 | +$7.20 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $18.66 | $24.77 | +$6.11 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $18.76 | $24.77 | +$6.01 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $19.03 | $24.77 | +$5.74 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $19.29 | $24.77 | +$5.47 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $24.64 | $24.77 | +$0.13 |
Practical Notes: EV6 on Mercedes-Benz HPC
The EV6'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 EV6's 240 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Mercedes-Benz HPC's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 11 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $24.77 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.08 per mile of driving — about 8.0¢/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 $1,498.06/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$617.95/year).
For most EV6 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 EV6 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.