Cost to Charge Lucid Air on Mercedes-Benz HPC
A full charge for the Lucid Air on Mercedes-Benz HPC costs $35.84 at 40¢/kWh. That is $21.06 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $8.75.
Full Charge (80%)
$35.84
Half Charge (50%)
$22.40
Per 100 Miles
$8.75
Charge Time
18 min
Mercedes-Benz HPC vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Mercedes-Benz HPC | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $35.84 | $14.78 | +$21.06 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $22.40 | $9.24 | +$13.16 |
| 25% Top-Up | $11.20 | $4.62 | +$6.58 |
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¢ | $9.78 | $35.84 | +$26.06 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $10.54 | $35.84 | +$25.30 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $10.57 | $35.84 | +$25.27 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $10.81 | $35.84 | +$25.03 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $11.07 | $35.84 | +$24.77 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $11.16 | $35.84 | +$24.68 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $11.31 | $35.84 | +$24.53 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $11.50 | $35.84 | +$24.34 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $11.51 | $35.84 | +$24.33 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $11.52 | $35.84 | +$24.32 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $11.54 | $35.84 | +$24.30 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $11.74 | $35.84 | +$24.10 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $12.19 | $35.84 | +$23.65 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $12.26 | $35.84 | +$23.58 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $12.37 | $35.84 | +$23.47 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $12.53 | $35.84 | +$23.31 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $12.76 | $35.84 | +$23.08 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $12.79 | $35.84 | +$23.05 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $12.80 | $35.84 | +$23.04 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $12.96 | $35.84 | +$22.88 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $13.14 | $35.84 | +$22.70 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $13.17 | $35.84 | +$22.67 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $13.23 | $35.84 | +$22.61 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $13.42 | $35.84 | +$22.42 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $13.81 | $35.84 | +$22.03 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $13.99 | $35.84 | +$21.85 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $14.06 | $35.84 | +$21.78 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $14.22 | $35.84 | +$21.62 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $14.26 | $35.84 | +$21.58 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $14.39 | $35.84 | +$21.45 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $14.51 | $35.84 | +$21.33 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $14.66 | $35.84 | +$21.18 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $14.73 | $35.84 | +$21.11 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $14.79 | $35.84 | +$21.05 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $15.76 | $35.84 | +$20.08 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $16.31 | $35.84 | +$19.53 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $16.58 | $35.84 | +$19.26 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $17.49 | $35.84 | +$18.35 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $18.09 | $35.84 | +$17.75 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $18.47 | $35.84 | +$17.37 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $20.72 | $35.84 | +$15.12 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $20.87 | $35.84 | +$14.97 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $22.87 | $35.84 | +$12.97 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $23.58 | $35.84 | +$12.26 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $25.36 | $35.84 | +$10.48 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $25.42 | $35.84 | +$10.42 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $27.01 | $35.84 | +$8.83 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $27.14 | $35.84 | +$8.70 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $27.53 | $35.84 | +$8.31 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $27.92 | $35.84 | +$7.92 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $35.65 | $35.84 | +$0.19 |
Practical Notes: Air on Mercedes-Benz HPC
The Air'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 Air's 300 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Mercedes-Benz HPC's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 13 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $35.84 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.07 per mile of driving — about 7.0¢/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 $1,312.50/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$541.41/year).
For most Air 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 Air 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.