Mercedes-Benz EQA charging: cost, time and range
250+ 70kWh · 2023–2026 · 400V architecture
- Usable battery
- 66.5kWh
- Peak DC
- 110kW
- Onboard AC
- 11kW
- Real-world range
- 208 mi
- Plug
- CCS
Charging time, 10 → 80%
Modelled using the Mercedes-Benz EQA's actual charging curve, not a flat headline rate.
| Charger | Time (10→80%) | Avg delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 7kW home | 6h 39m | 7.0kW |
| 22kW destination | 4h 14m | 11.0kW |
| 50kW rapid | 57m | 48.9kW |
| 150kW ultra-rapid | 38m | 74.2kW |
| 250kW peak | 38m | 74.2kW |
| 350kW | 38m | 74.2kW |
Charging curve
Maximum power the EQA accepts at each state of charge. The curve drops sharply above 80%, which is why most rapid-charging sessions end there.
Cost to charge on every UK network
10 → 80% session (46.5kWh delivered), VAT included.
| Network | PAYG cost | Subscription cost | Cost/mile (PAYG) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Kerb 50.0p PAYG | £23.27 | — | 16.0p/mile |
| Tesla Supercharger 58.0p PAYG | £27.00 | £21.41 (+ £8.99/mo) | 18.6p/mile |
| Char.gy 59.0p PAYG | £27.46 | — | 18.9p/mile |
| Pod Point 62.0p PAYG | £28.86 | — | 19.8p/mile |
| Source London 65.0p PAYG | £30.26 | £23.27 (+ £4.00/mo) | 20.8p/mile |
| Believ 66.0p PAYG | £30.72 | — | 21.1p/mile |
| MFG EV Power 77.0p PAYG | £35.84 | — | 24.6p/mile |
| Mer 78.0p PAYG | £36.31 | — | 25.0p/mile |
| Be.EV 79.0p PAYG | £36.77 | £22.81 (+ £4.99/mo) | 25.3p/mile |
| Evyve 79.0p PAYG | £36.77 | — | 25.3p/mile |
| Fastned 79.0p PAYG | £36.77 | £25.60 (+ £4.99/mo) | 25.3p/mile |
| GeniePoint 79.0p PAYG | £36.77 | — | 25.3p/mile |
| Shell Recharge 79.0p PAYG | £36.77 | — | 25.3p/mile |
| SWARCO eVolt 79.0p PAYG | £36.77 | — | 25.3p/mile |
| IONITY 83.0p PAYG | £38.64 | £21.41 (+ £10.50/mo) | 26.6p/mile |
| Allego 84.0p PAYG | £39.10 | — | 26.9p/mile |
| GRIDSERVE 85.0p PAYG | £39.57 | — | 27.2p/mile |
| Osprey 87.0p PAYG | £40.50 | — | 27.8p/mile |
| BP Pulse 89.0p PAYG | £41.43 | £20.48 (+ £7.85/mo) | 28.5p/mile |
| InstaVolt 92.0p PAYG | £42.83 | — | 29.4p/mile |
Cost to charge at home
Full 0 → 100% charge on each common UK EV tariff, using its cheapest rate. Check which tariff is actually cheapest for your usage →
| Tariff | Off-peak rate | Full charge cost | Cost/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Gas British Gas Electric Driver | 9.0p (Off-peak) | £5.99 | 2.9p/mile |
| EDF Energy EDF GoElectric Overnight | 7.0p (Off-peak) | £4.65 | 2.2p/mile |
| E.ON Next E.ON Next Drive | 9.0p (Off-peak) | £5.99 | 2.9p/mile |
| Octopus Energy Intelligent Octopus Go | 6.9p (Off-peak) | £4.59 | 2.2p/mile |
| Octopus Energy Octopus Go | 7.0p (Off-peak) | £4.65 | 2.2p/mile |
| OVO Energy OVO Charge Anytime | 14.0p (EV charging slot) | £9.31 | 4.5p/mile |
| Ofgem default (any supplier) Standard Variable Price Cap | 26.1p (Standard) | £17.36 | 8.4p/mile |
Compare the EQA against another EV
Same battery, charger speed and SOC range; full data side-by-side.
About this battery
The Mercedes-Benz EQA's charging behaviour above is derived from its cell chemistry and pack architecture using our own model — not copied from a third-party test database. Here's what's inside the pack and why it produces the curve you see.
Cells
- Manufacturer
- CATL
- Chemistry
- NMC-622
- Cell format
- prismatic
- Cell model
- MB MLC NMC
Pack architecture
- Pack voltage
- 400V
- Thermal management
- Active liquid cooling
- Pre-conditioning
- Manual (user-triggered)
- BMS calibration
- Conservative
Mercedes-Benz MLC platform (GLA-derived). CATL prismatic NMC cells with a conservative BMS calibration that holds the peak low but consistent. Mercedes prioritises pack longevity and refinement over headline rapid charging on this model.
How the curve is derived: methodology. Last verified 2026-04-01.