Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $78,513
Available since 2022
Key EV Specs
73.9kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
560 km
Range (WLTP)
126 Wh/km
Efficiency
8.6 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 100 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 is equipped with a 73.9 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The EQA 250 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 73.9 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 70.5 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | - |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 57 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 7 hrs 45 mins |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Charging Times and Speeds
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 11.1 hr | - | 56 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 7.1 hr | - | 87 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 65 min | 397 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 22 min | 1190 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 9 min | 2778 km/h |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $25.87.
The cost of fully charging the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $51.73.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 can charge from 10–80% in approximately 30 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
73.9 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
100 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
600 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Recommended Charge Level
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250.
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |