Cost to Charge Tesla Model Y on Mercedes-Benz HPC
A full charge for the Tesla Model Y on Mercedes-Benz HPC costs $24.00 at 40¢/kWh. That is $14.10 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $8.40.
Full Charge (80%)
$24.00
Half Charge (50%)
$15.00
Per 100 Miles
$8.40
Charge Time
14 min
Mercedes-Benz HPC vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Mercedes-Benz HPC | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $24.00 | $9.90 | +$14.10 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $15.00 | $6.19 | +$8.81 |
| 25% Top-Up | $7.50 | $3.09 | +$4.41 |
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¢ | $6.55 | $24.00 | +$17.45 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $7.06 | $24.00 | +$16.94 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $7.08 | $24.00 | +$16.92 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $7.24 | $24.00 | +$16.76 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $7.41 | $24.00 | +$16.59 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $7.48 | $24.00 | +$16.52 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $7.57 | $24.00 | +$16.43 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $7.70 | $24.00 | +$16.30 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $7.71 | $24.00 | +$16.29 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $7.72 | $24.00 | +$16.28 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $7.73 | $24.00 | +$16.27 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $7.86 | $24.00 | +$16.14 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $8.16 | $24.00 | +$15.84 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $8.21 | $24.00 | +$15.79 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $8.29 | $24.00 | +$15.71 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $8.39 | $24.00 | +$15.61 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $8.54 | $24.00 | +$15.46 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $8.56 | $24.00 | +$15.44 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $8.57 | $24.00 | +$15.43 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $8.68 | $24.00 | +$15.32 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $8.80 | $24.00 | +$15.20 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $8.82 | $24.00 | +$15.18 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $8.86 | $24.00 | +$15.14 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $8.99 | $24.00 | +$15.01 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $9.25 | $24.00 | +$14.75 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $9.37 | $24.00 | +$14.63 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $9.41 | $24.00 | +$14.59 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $9.52 | $24.00 | +$14.48 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $9.55 | $24.00 | +$14.45 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $9.64 | $24.00 | +$14.36 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $9.71 | $24.00 | +$14.29 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $9.82 | $24.00 | +$14.18 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $9.86 | $24.00 | +$14.14 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $9.91 | $24.00 | +$14.09 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $10.55 | $24.00 | +$13.45 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $10.92 | $24.00 | +$13.08 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $11.10 | $24.00 | +$12.90 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $11.71 | $24.00 | +$12.29 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $12.11 | $24.00 | +$11.89 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $12.37 | $24.00 | +$11.63 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $13.88 | $24.00 | +$10.12 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $13.97 | $24.00 | +$10.03 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $15.31 | $24.00 | +$8.69 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $15.79 | $24.00 | +$8.21 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $16.98 | $24.00 | +$7.02 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $17.02 | $24.00 | +$6.98 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $18.08 | $24.00 | +$5.92 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $18.17 | $24.00 | +$5.83 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $18.44 | $24.00 | +$5.56 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $18.70 | $24.00 | +$5.30 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $23.87 | $24.00 | +$0.13 |
Practical Notes: Model Y on Mercedes-Benz HPC
The Model Y'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 Y's 250 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Mercedes-Benz HPC's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 10 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $24.00 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.07 per mile of driving — about 6.7¢/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 $1,260.50/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$519.96/year).
For most Model Y 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 Y 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.