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Cost to Charge Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan on Francis Energy

Verdict

A full charge for the Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan on Francis Energy costs $26.43 at 28¢/kWh. That is $10.86 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $8.47.

Full Charge (80%)

$26.43

Half Charge (50%)

$16.52

Per 100 Miles

$8.47

Charge Time

28 min

Francis Energy vs Home Charging

ScenarioFrancis EnergyHome (16.5¢/kWh avg)Difference
Full Charge (80%)$26.43$15.58+$10.86
Half Charge (50%)$16.52$9.74+$6.79
25% Top-Up$8.26$4.87+$3.39

Home Charging Cost Variation by State

Compare Francis Energy (28¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.

StateHome RateHome Full ChargeFrancis EnergyHome Saves
North Dakota10.92¢$10.31$26.43+$16.12
Nebraska11.76¢$11.10$26.43+$15.33
Missouri11.8¢$11.14$26.43+$15.29
Idaho12.07¢$11.39$26.43+$15.04
Arkansas12.35¢$11.66$26.43+$14.77
Louisiana12.46¢$11.76$26.43+$14.67
Oklahoma12.62¢$11.91$26.43+$14.52
Iowa12.83¢$12.11$26.43+$14.32
Wyoming12.85¢$12.13$26.43+$14.30
Montana12.86¢$12.14$26.43+$14.29
Utah12.88¢$12.16$26.43+$14.27
Tennessee13.1¢$12.37$26.43+$14.07
South Dakota13.6¢$12.84$26.43+$13.59
North Carolina13.68¢$12.91$26.43+$13.52
Washington13.81¢$13.04$26.43+$13.40
Nevada13.98¢$13.20$26.43+$13.23
Mississippi14.24¢$13.44$26.43+$12.99
Kentucky14.27¢$13.47$26.43+$12.96
Kansas14.29¢$13.49$26.43+$12.94
Georgia14.46¢$13.65$26.43+$12.78
Oregon14.66¢$13.84$26.43+$12.59
New Mexico14.7¢$13.88$26.43+$12.56
West Virginia14.77¢$13.94$26.43+$12.49
Minnesota14.98¢$14.14$26.43+$12.29
South Carolina15.41¢$14.55$26.43+$11.88
Arizona15.61¢$14.74$26.43+$11.70
Texas15.69¢$14.81$26.43+$11.62
Virginia15.87¢$14.98$26.43+$11.45
Florida15.92¢$15.03$26.43+$11.40
Alabama16.06¢$15.16$26.43+$11.27
Indiana16.19¢$15.28$26.43+$11.15
Illinois16.36¢$15.44$26.43+$10.99
Colorado16.44¢$15.52$26.43+$10.91
Delaware16.51¢$15.59$26.43+$10.85
Ohio17.59¢$16.60$26.43+$9.83
Wisconsin18.2¢$17.18$26.43+$9.25
Washington D.C.18.5¢$17.46$26.43+$8.97
Michigan19.52¢$18.43$26.43+$8.01
Pennsylvania20.19¢$19.06$26.43+$7.37
Maryland20.61¢$19.46$26.43+$6.98
New Jersey23.13¢$21.83$26.43+$4.60
Vermont23.29¢$21.99$26.43+$4.45
Alaska25.52¢$24.09$26.43+$2.34
New Hampshire26.32¢$24.85$26.43+$1.59
Connecticut28.3¢$26.72$26.43-$0.28
New York28.37¢$26.78$26.43-$0.35
Rhode Island30.14¢$28.45$26.43-$2.02
California30.29¢$28.59$26.43-$2.16
Maine30.73¢$29.01$26.43-$2.58
Massachusetts31.16¢$29.42$26.43-$2.98
Hawaii39.79¢$37.56$26.43-$11.13

Practical Notes: EQS Sedan on Francis Energy

The EQS Sedan's CCS port plugs directly into Francis Energy's CCS stalls without an adapter. Check the Francis Energy 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 EQS Sedan's 200 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Francis Energy's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 20 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.

Cost-wise, one $26.43 full charge on Francis Energy represents $0.07 per mile of driving — about 6.8¢/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 Francis Energy would cost roughly $1,270.77/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$748.85/year).

For most EQS Sedan owners, the realistic use-pattern for Francis Energy 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 EQS Sedan state-by-state breakdown.

Data sources: Francis Energy 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.