Mercedes EV Charging Guide

If you recently became the owner of a Mercedes EV, you’re in for a one-of-a-kind electric vehicle ownership experience. Thanks to Mercedes me Charge, the Mercedes-Benz charging network, you can seamlessly find and reserve public charging stations at over 60,000 locations nationwide—and that is just the beginning. Learn more about Mercedes EV charging with Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel below. You can contact us anytime with questions!

Mercedes EV Charging Methods

Before we dive into the details of Mercedes EV charging, let’s go over the three different levels of electric vehicle chargers:

• Level 1 – 120V AC (alternating current) charge, which is the same as a grounded household outlet. It can take over 24 hours to reach a full charge.
• Level 2 – 240V AC charge, found at public charging stations around Orange County. It can also be installed as a wall-mounted charging box at home. A full charge can typically be achieved overnight.
• Level 3 – 400-900V DC (direct current) fast charge, convenient for charging on the go. It can bring you from a 10% to 80% charge in just 31 minutes.

How to Find Mercedes-Benz EV Charging Stations

Whether you’re running errands in Aliso Viejo or taking a long-distance road trip, finding a Mercedes EV charging station has never been easier:

• Open the navigation screen in your Mercedes EV and select the EV icon.
• Select “Charging Stations.” The system will pull up available charging stations nearby.
• You can use the filter icon to customize the types of chargers shown. To get more information about a particular charging station, simply click and scroll.
• Click “Let’s Go” and the system will route you to the charger location. You can also use the Mercedes me Connect app on your smartphone to find charging stations in your area.

Note: These instructions do not apply to the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

Mercedes-Benz Charging Network

Mercedes me Charge, the Mercedes-Benz charging network, makes your electric vehicle ownership experience as it should be: convenient and efficient. Several different charging point operators (CPOs), including ChargePoint, EVgo, and Electrify America, have joined this network, granting you access to over 60,000 public charging stations nationwide.

Planning your trips past San Juan Capistrano will be easier thanks to the Mercedes-Benz Electric Intelligence service,which automaticallyoptimizes your route to include designated times to stop and charge. You can even reserve a spot ahead of time to avoid waiting for a vacant charging station.

Mercedes-Benz Drivers to Get Access to Tesla Superchargers

It’s going to take some time to build the Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network, so Tesla is stepping in to help. Because even though the Los Angeles area has more charging stations than any other U.S. city, we need even more to increase how many drivers can switch to emission-free vehicles. In 2024, Mercedes-Benz EV drivers can use the Tesla Supercharger network. This network includes over 12,000 charging stations. They’ll be easy to find, too, because they’ll be accessible in Mercedes me Charge, which already lists over 90,000 charging points. Finding the best route to a Tesla Supercharger will be easy because they’ll also be in Navigation with Electric Intelligence.

High-Powered Charging Network Across North America

In a groundbreaking move, seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV – are joining forces to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in North America. The aim is to make EV charging more convenient, accessible, and reliable for millions of customers.

As part of this joint venture, an ambitious plan is underway to develop a new, high-powered charging network, boasting at least 30,000 chargers. This infrastructure will make zero-emission driving even more appealing for EV drivers across the continent.

Learn More About Mercedes EV Charging at Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel

Upon purchasing your new EQE, EQS, or EQB, one of our representatives at Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel will happily help you get set up with your Mercedes me Charge account. If you have any questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact us or stop by our dealership in Laguna Niguel!