Cost to Charge Porsche Taycan on Mercedes-Benz HPC
A full charge for the Porsche Taycan on Mercedes-Benz HPC costs $33.60 at 40¢/kWh. That is $19.74 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $13.21.
Full Charge (80%)
$33.60
Half Charge (50%)
$21.00
Per 100 Miles
$13.21
Charge Time
16 min
Mercedes-Benz HPC vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Mercedes-Benz HPC | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $33.60 | $13.86 | +$19.74 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $21.00 | $8.66 | +$12.34 |
| 25% Top-Up | $10.50 | $4.33 | +$6.17 |
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¢ | $9.17 | $33.60 | +$24.43 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $9.88 | $33.60 | +$23.72 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $9.91 | $33.60 | +$23.69 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $10.14 | $33.60 | +$23.46 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $10.37 | $33.60 | +$23.23 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $10.47 | $33.60 | +$23.13 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $10.60 | $33.60 | +$23.00 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $10.78 | $33.60 | +$22.82 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $10.79 | $33.60 | +$22.81 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $10.80 | $33.60 | +$22.80 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $10.82 | $33.60 | +$22.78 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $11.00 | $33.60 | +$22.60 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $11.42 | $33.60 | +$22.18 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $11.49 | $33.60 | +$22.11 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $11.60 | $33.60 | +$22.00 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $11.74 | $33.60 | +$21.86 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $11.96 | $33.60 | +$21.64 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $11.99 | $33.60 | +$21.61 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $12.00 | $33.60 | +$21.60 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $12.15 | $33.60 | +$21.45 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $12.31 | $33.60 | +$21.29 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $12.35 | $33.60 | +$21.25 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $12.41 | $33.60 | +$21.19 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $12.58 | $33.60 | +$21.02 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $12.94 | $33.60 | +$20.66 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $13.11 | $33.60 | +$20.49 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $13.18 | $33.60 | +$20.42 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $13.33 | $33.60 | +$20.27 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $13.37 | $33.60 | +$20.23 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $13.49 | $33.60 | +$20.11 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $13.60 | $33.60 | +$20.00 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $13.74 | $33.60 | +$19.86 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $13.81 | $33.60 | +$19.79 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $13.87 | $33.60 | +$19.73 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $14.78 | $33.60 | +$18.82 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $15.29 | $33.60 | +$18.31 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $15.54 | $33.60 | +$18.06 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $16.40 | $33.60 | +$17.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $16.96 | $33.60 | +$16.64 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $17.31 | $33.60 | +$16.29 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $19.43 | $33.60 | +$14.17 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $19.56 | $33.60 | +$14.04 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $21.44 | $33.60 | +$12.16 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $22.11 | $33.60 | +$11.49 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $23.77 | $33.60 | +$9.83 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $23.83 | $33.60 | +$9.77 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $25.32 | $33.60 | +$8.28 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $25.44 | $33.60 | +$8.16 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $25.81 | $33.60 | +$7.79 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $26.17 | $33.60 | +$7.43 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $33.42 | $33.60 | +$0.18 |
Practical Notes: Taycan on Mercedes-Benz HPC
The Taycan'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 Taycan's 320 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 $33.60 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.11 per mile of driving — about 10.6¢/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 $1,981.13/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$817.22/year).
For most Taycan 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 Taycan 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.