Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium SUV · 2026 – CurrentFBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 85kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 320kW
- 10–80% Time
- 22min
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric charges at up to 320 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 22 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 12.8 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 85 kWh NMC battery.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 85 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 12.8 hrs |
| Efficiency | 149 Wh/km |
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric uses a 85 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Mercedes-Benz's advice.
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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Charging Times
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 320 kW |
How Long Does a Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 39.1 hrs (0 to 100%) | 15 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 25.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 24 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 12.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 47 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 8.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 74 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 75 min (10 to 80%) | 80 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 142.5 kW | 25 min (10 to 80%) | 239 km in 15 min |
| 350 kW DC ultra-fast charger | 162 kW | 22 min (10 to 80%) | 272 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric. It charges the battery from empty to full in 12.8 hrs and adds about 47 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric's full AC speed and charges it in 8.2 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 12.8 hrs | 8.2 hrs |
| Range per hour | 47 km | 74 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 39.1 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 12.8 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric?
A full charge costs $5.95 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $29.75 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $59.50. A petrol medium SUV uses about 10.2 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $20.40 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium SUV | Not applicable | $20.40 | $3,060 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $29.75 | $5.22 | $782 | $2,278 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $5.95 | $1.04 | $156 | $2,904 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $59.50 | $10.43 | $1,565 | $1,495 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $626 a year on charging the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric at home.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric ranks 5 of 22 medium SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeekr 7x Performance AWD | $72,900 | 420 | 15 min |
| 2 | Smart #5 BRABUS | $73,900 | 400 | 18 min |
| 3 | IM IM6 Platinum | $69,990 | 396 | 21 min |
| 3 | IM IM6 Performance | $80,990 | 396 | 21 min |
| 5 | Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric | $74,990 | 320 | 22 min |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 445 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 22 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 22 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 22 minutes each, 44 min in total, for a total trip time of about 10 hr 44 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 22 min | 5 hr 22 min |
| 1,000 km | 2 | 44 min | 10 hr 44 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric does not support bidirectional charging.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $74,990. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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12.8 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 22 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 320 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 320 kW on DC, adding about 272 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (rear).
$5.95 at home on an EV plan, $29.75 on a flat tariff, or $59.50 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric does not support V2L.
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