Cost to Charge Tesla Model S on Mercedes-Benz HPC
A full charge for the Tesla Model S on Mercedes-Benz HPC costs $32.00 at 40¢/kWh. That is $18.80 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $9.76.
Full Charge (80%)
$32.00
Half Charge (50%)
$20.00
Per 100 Miles
$9.76
Charge Time
19 min
Mercedes-Benz HPC vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Mercedes-Benz HPC | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $32.00 | $13.20 | +$18.80 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $20.00 | $8.25 | +$11.75 |
| 25% Top-Up | $10.00 | $4.13 | +$5.88 |
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¢ | $8.74 | $32.00 | +$23.26 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $9.41 | $32.00 | +$22.59 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $9.44 | $32.00 | +$22.56 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $9.66 | $32.00 | +$22.34 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $9.88 | $32.00 | +$22.12 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $9.97 | $32.00 | +$22.03 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $10.10 | $32.00 | +$21.90 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $10.26 | $32.00 | +$21.74 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $10.28 | $32.00 | +$21.72 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $10.29 | $32.00 | +$21.71 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $10.30 | $32.00 | +$21.70 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $10.48 | $32.00 | +$21.52 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $10.88 | $32.00 | +$21.12 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $10.94 | $32.00 | +$21.06 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $11.05 | $32.00 | +$20.95 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $11.18 | $32.00 | +$20.82 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $11.39 | $32.00 | +$20.61 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $11.42 | $32.00 | +$20.58 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $11.43 | $32.00 | +$20.57 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $11.57 | $32.00 | +$20.43 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $11.73 | $32.00 | +$20.27 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $11.76 | $32.00 | +$20.24 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $11.82 | $32.00 | +$20.18 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $11.98 | $32.00 | +$20.02 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $12.33 | $32.00 | +$19.67 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $12.49 | $32.00 | +$19.51 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $12.55 | $32.00 | +$19.45 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $12.70 | $32.00 | +$19.30 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $12.74 | $32.00 | +$19.26 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $12.85 | $32.00 | +$19.15 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $12.95 | $32.00 | +$19.05 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $13.09 | $32.00 | +$18.91 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $13.15 | $32.00 | +$18.85 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $13.21 | $32.00 | +$18.79 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $14.07 | $32.00 | +$17.93 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $14.56 | $32.00 | +$17.44 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $14.80 | $32.00 | +$17.20 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $15.62 | $32.00 | +$16.38 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $16.15 | $32.00 | +$15.85 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $16.49 | $32.00 | +$15.51 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $18.50 | $32.00 | +$13.50 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $18.63 | $32.00 | +$13.37 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $20.42 | $32.00 | +$11.58 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $21.06 | $32.00 | +$10.94 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $22.64 | $32.00 | +$9.36 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $22.70 | $32.00 | +$9.30 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $24.11 | $32.00 | +$7.89 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $24.23 | $32.00 | +$7.77 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $24.58 | $32.00 | +$7.42 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $24.93 | $32.00 | +$7.07 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $31.83 | $32.00 | +$0.17 |
Practical Notes: Model S on Mercedes-Benz HPC
The Model S's NACS 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 Model S's 250 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 $32.00 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.08 per mile of driving — about 7.8¢/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 Mercedes-Benz HPC would cost roughly $1,463.41/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$603.66/year).
For most Model S 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 Model S 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.