Mercedes-Benz EQS charging time on a 50 kW DC rapid charger
Effective charging power: 50 kW (DC).
≈ 1 h 31 min
That is an estimate for a 10–80% charge of the Mercedes-Benz EQS’s 108 kWh usable battery on a 50 kW DC rapid charger.
⚡ The Mercedes-Benz EQS can accept the full 50 kW of this charger in ideal conditions.
Mercedes-Benz EQS on 50 kW DC — charge times
| Charge | Time |
|---|---|
| 0–100% (full) | 2 h 10 min |
| 20–80% (daily) | 1 h 18 min |
| 10–80% (road trip) | 1 h 31 min |
| Add 100 miles of range | 29 min |
DC rapid charging slows down significantly above 80% to protect the battery, so the 10–80% figure is the one that matters on a road trip — charging to 100% on DC is rarely worth the wait.
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Same car, other chargers
| Charger | Effective | 10–80% |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 kW plug | 2.3 kW | 46 h 57 min |
| 7 kW wallbox | 7.4 kW | 14 h 36 min |
| 11 kW wallbox | 11 kW | 9 h 49 min |
| 22 kW AC | 11 kW | 9 h 49 min |
| 150 kW DC | 150 kW | 30 min |
| 350 kW DC | 200 kW | 23 min |
FAQ
- How long does it take to charge a Mercedes-Benz EQS on a 50 kW DC rapid charger?
- Roughly 1 h 31 min for a 10–80% charge, at an effective 50 kW. A full 0–100% takes about 2 h 10 min.
- Can the Mercedes-Benz EQS use the full 50 kW?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS can accept the full 50 kW of this charger in ideal conditions.
- What is the fastest way to charge the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
- Its peak DC rate is 200 kW and its onboard AC charger is 11 kW. A 150 kW or faster DC charger gives the quickest top-up; home AC is best done overnight.