Cost to Charge Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan on Mercedes-Benz HPC
A full charge for the Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan on Mercedes-Benz HPC costs $37.76 at 40¢/kWh. That is $22.18 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $12.10.
Full Charge (80%)
$37.76
Half Charge (50%)
$23.60
Per 100 Miles
$12.10
Charge Time
28 min
Mercedes-Benz HPC vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Mercedes-Benz HPC | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $37.76 | $15.58 | +$22.18 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $23.60 | $9.74 | +$13.87 |
| 25% Top-Up | $11.80 | $4.87 | +$6.93 |
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¢ | $10.31 | $37.76 | +$27.45 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $11.10 | $37.76 | +$26.66 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $11.14 | $37.76 | +$26.62 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $11.39 | $37.76 | +$26.37 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $11.66 | $37.76 | +$26.10 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $11.76 | $37.76 | +$26.00 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $11.91 | $37.76 | +$25.85 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $12.11 | $37.76 | +$25.65 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $12.13 | $37.76 | +$25.63 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $12.14 | $37.76 | +$25.62 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $12.16 | $37.76 | +$25.60 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $12.37 | $37.76 | +$25.39 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $12.84 | $37.76 | +$24.92 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $12.91 | $37.76 | +$24.85 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $13.04 | $37.76 | +$24.72 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $13.20 | $37.76 | +$24.56 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $13.44 | $37.76 | +$24.32 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $13.47 | $37.76 | +$24.29 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $13.49 | $37.76 | +$24.27 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $13.65 | $37.76 | +$24.11 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $13.84 | $37.76 | +$23.92 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $13.88 | $37.76 | +$23.88 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $13.94 | $37.76 | +$23.82 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $14.14 | $37.76 | +$23.62 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $14.55 | $37.76 | +$23.21 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $14.74 | $37.76 | +$23.02 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $14.81 | $37.76 | +$22.95 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $14.98 | $37.76 | +$22.78 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $15.03 | $37.76 | +$22.73 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $15.16 | $37.76 | +$22.60 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $15.28 | $37.76 | +$22.48 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $15.44 | $37.76 | +$22.32 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $15.52 | $37.76 | +$22.24 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $15.59 | $37.76 | +$22.17 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $16.60 | $37.76 | +$21.16 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $17.18 | $37.76 | +$20.58 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $17.46 | $37.76 | +$20.30 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $18.43 | $37.76 | +$19.33 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $19.06 | $37.76 | +$18.70 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $19.46 | $37.76 | +$18.30 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $21.83 | $37.76 | +$15.93 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $21.99 | $37.76 | +$15.77 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $24.09 | $37.76 | +$13.67 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $24.85 | $37.76 | +$12.91 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $26.72 | $37.76 | +$11.04 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $26.78 | $37.76 | +$10.98 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $28.45 | $37.76 | +$9.31 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $28.59 | $37.76 | +$9.17 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $29.01 | $37.76 | +$8.75 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $29.42 | $37.76 | +$8.34 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $37.56 | $37.76 | +$0.20 |
Practical Notes: EQS Sedan on Mercedes-Benz HPC
The EQS Sedan'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 EQS Sedan's 200 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Mercedes-Benz HPC'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 $37.76 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.10 per mile of driving — about 9.7¢/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 $1,815.38/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$748.85/year).
For most EQS Sedan 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 EQS Sedan 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.