Mercedes-Benz EQB (2022)

The complete guide to charging your Mercedes-Benz EQB (2022), covering electric range, how long it takes to charge, how much it costs, and much more.

Last updated: Jul 24, 2024 7 min read

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Key stats
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Range (WLTP):

257 miles

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Electric cost/mile:

8.52p

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Rapid charge:

Yes

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EV type:

Battery electric

Overview


All-electric SUVs are a dime a dozen these days (not that we’re complaining!), but the Mercedes-Benz EQB stands out as one of the very few to offer seven seats. Previously, your options were limited to the brilliant but expensive Tesla Model X or a van-based car. Now you have the EQB AMG Line, which fits between the two as a slightly more affordable family car. Sure, its 250-mile range and 100kW max charging speed isn’t best-in-class, but the EQB should be competitive enough to help more families go electric.

Charging Details


Charging time for a Mercedes-Benz EQB

The table below shows the estimated time to charge your EQB from empty to full. For rapid charging, we show the time to charge from 20% - 80%, as charging tends to slow outside this range to protect the battery.

Charging method Typically found at Charging time* Range/hour**
Empty to full
3-pin plug Home 31 h 8 m/h
3.6kW Home / Work 19 h 12 m/h
7kW Home / Work / Public Locations 10 h 23 m/h
22kW Work / Public Locations 7 h 36 m/h
20%-80%
50kW Public Locations 60 min 82 m/30 min
150kW Public Locations 30 min 186 m/30 min


* Based on Pod Point estimates, charging time can differ based on the ambient temperature, the state of the battery (e.g. empty or half full) and variation in charging rate. Max charging rate may also be limited by the vehicle.
** Range per hour is the number of miles you can expect to get from an hour of charging at the relevant rate.

Connector type and charging rates

You can charge your Mercedes-Benz EQB with a Type 2 connector at home, work or at a public charging point. There is also a CCS connector for rapid charging.

Slow / Fast: Type 2




Max AC 1-phase rate: 7.4kW

Max AC 3-phase rate: 11kW
Rapid: CCS




Max DC rate: 113kW
Connector location: Right Side - Rear
Connector location: Right Side - Rear

Where you can charge a Mercedes-Benz EQB

You can charge your Mercedes-Benz EQB conveniently at home, plug-in when you arrive at work or top up when you're out and about at locations including supermarkets and public car parks.

At Home

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7kW Solo Charger

Find out more about Smart Home Charging

At Work

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7kW Solo Charger*

Find out more about Workplace EV Charging
Built Environment Charging


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7kW Solo or Twin Charger

Find out more about Built Environment Charging
On Public Networks


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7kW Solo Charger & Rapid Charging**

Charging on the Pod Point Network


* Other charging options are also available, speak to our team for more information.
** Available for vehicles with either CCS or CHAdeMO connectors.

Cost to charge


Cost of charging a Mercedes-Benz EQB

The cost of charging your car will vary between home, work and public chargepoints (below are our estimates). Charging on the Pod Point Network can be accessed through the Pod Point App.

Place Avg. cost Cost/mile
Home (empty to full)* £18.62 8.52p
Public rapid chargers (20%-80%)** £17.56 13.39p


* Assumes tariff of 28p/kWh. The cost of home charging will vary depending on your electricity rate.
** Assumes tariff of 44p/kWh applicable to most network rapid chargers as of April 2022.

Mercedes-Benz EQB

Vehicle Specs


Range
Official range (WLTP*) 257 miles
Pod Point Confidence Range** 218 miles


* For information on "WLTP" and more, please visit our Electric Vehicle Dictionary.
** Pod Point Confidence Range is the maximum distance we’d be confident driving on electric power between charges. Real range will depend on various factors including driving conditions, personal driving style, outside temperature, heating / air conditioning, etc.

Performance
0-62 mph 7.7 seconds
Top speed 99 mph
Engine power 225 bhp / 168 kW
Torque 370 Nm
Battery
Battery size 69.7 kWh
Usable battery (Pod Point estimate) 66.5 kWh
Official battery efficiency (WLTP) 296 Wh/mile
Battery efficiency (Pod Point estimate) 304 Wh/mile
Environmental impact
Official MPG (WLTP) N/A
Official CO2 emissions (WLTP) 0 gCO2/km
CO2 emissions from UK grid electricity usage (Pod Point calculated)* 36 gCO2/km


* This metric estimates the environmental impact of driving your electric vehicle based on how the electricity that powers your car is generated. We take the average carbon intensity across the UK grid measured throughout 2021 to calculate the expected grams of CO2 emitted per 1 km driven. The actual number will vary by region, when you charge (e.g. carbon intensity is usually lower overnight period) and whether your electricity comes from more renewable sources than the average.

Purchase, Tax & Grants


The Mercedes-Benz EQB is only eligible for the EV chargepoint grant, but you will benefit from £0 road tax and £0 London Congestion Charge.

Purchase
OTR price* £53,610
Vehicle warranty 3 years / unlimited miles
Battery warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles


* On-the-road price including Plug-in Grant, if applicable.

Tax
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Amount
Year 1 £0
Years 2-5 £0
Benefit in Kind (BiK) tax year BiK tax rate Annual BiK value
For cars registered after 6 April 2020
22/23 2% £1,071
23/24 2% £1,071
24/25 2% £1,071


* For further information including how to calculate personal BiK liabilities, please visit our Electric Car Tax guide.

Local taxes Amount
London Congestion Zone Charge* £0
Ultra Low Emission Zone Charge** £0


* A £10 annual registration fee will still apply to each vehicle.
** For further information on London's Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ), please visit our ULEZ guide.

Insurance
Insurance group TBC
Grants*
Grant name Eligibility Amount Benefit
OZEV EV chargepoint grant £350 Can be used to reduce the cost of a home charger with installation
OZEV Plug-in Grant £0 Used to reduce the cost of the vehicle
EST Domestic Charge Point Grant (currently unavailable) £300 Can be used in Scotland in addition to the EV chargepoint grant to reduce the cost of a home charger with installation


* Prices for vehicles are typically displayed with the Plug-in grant discount already applied. Home charging grants are dependent on status of the grant, and subject to eligibility requirements of the applicant as well as the vehicle.