Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $74,990
Available since 2026
Key EV Specs
90kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
570 km
Range (WLTP)
149 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.4 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 320 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric is equipped with a 90 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 GLB 250+ electric uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 90 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 85 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 66 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 9 hrs 15 mins |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Charging Times and Speeds
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric 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 | 12.8 hr | - | 47 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 8.1 hr | - | 74 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 75 min | 336 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 25 min | 1007 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 162 kW | - | 23 min | 1087 km/h |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric 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 GLB 250+ electric on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $31.50.
The cost of fully charging the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $63.00.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric
CCS CompatibleMercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric can charge from 10–80% in approximately 22 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
90 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
320 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
162 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
1931 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Recommended Charge Level
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric 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 GLB 250+ electric.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric 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 |