Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $121,593
Available since 2023
Key EV Specs
120.2kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
359 km
Range (WLTP)
315 Wh/km
Efficiency
-
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 115 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB is equipped with a 120.2 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 eSprinter 420 LWB uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 120.2 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 113 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Front Center |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 31 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 12 hrs 6 mins |
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB Charging Times and Speeds
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB 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 | 18.1 hr | - | 22 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 11.5 hr | - | 35 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 106 min | 159 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 35 min | 476 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 15 min | 1111 km/h |
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB 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 eSprinter 420 LWB on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $42.07.
The cost of fully charging the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $84.14.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB can charge from 10–80% in approximately 42 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
120.2 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
115 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
341 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Front Center
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB Recommended Charge Level
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB 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 eSprinter 420 LWB.
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 LWB 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 |