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The best home charger for a Mercedes-Benz EV

Across the EQB, EQE and EQS, the home answer is the same: a J1772 charger plugs straight in. The 2026 CLA is the exception, and it has its own page.

By Sawyer V. · Published September 10, 2026

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Illustrative photo.

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The connector, by model

What to buy
Your carPortBuy
EQB, EQE, EQS (including the EQS SUV Maybach)CCSAny J1772 charger
2026 CLANACS for DC fast chargingSee the CLA page
Look at your charge port to be sure -- it is the only authoritative answer for your car. Plug types.

The CCS Combo inlet's top section is a J1772 inlet, which is what a home charger plugs into. The Supercharger adapter CarGurus describes is a road-trip accessory; it plays no part at home.

Choosing the charger

Pick on the circuit your panel can spare and the car's AC charging rate from the owner's manual. A hardwired 48 A unit makes sense only if the car accepts that much; a 40 A plug-in unit is the simpler install. The 48-amp picks.

Chargers that suit a Mercedes EV

Ranked for a first home charger. Every row jumps to the full write-up below.

#ProductBest forMax outputPrice
1Emporia Level 2 EV Charger (Classic)A first charger, hardwired. J1772, 24 ft cable.A first charger, hardwired48 A11.5 kWCheck price on Amazon#ad how we are funded
2Wallbox Pulsar PlusTight wall space. J1772, 25 ft cable.Tight wall space48 A11.5 kWCheck price on Amazon#ad how we are funded
3ChargePoint Home FlexHomes with an uncertain panel. J1772, 23 ft cable.Homes with an uncertain panel50 A12 kWCheck price on Amazon#ad how we are funded

The chargers in detail

Three J1772 units, each with the case against it.

1. A first charger, hardwired

Emporia Level 2 EV Charger (Classic)

Emporia · J1772 · 48 A / 11.5 kW · 24 ft cable

The safe default for a first home charger: 48 amps hardwired, a genuinely long cable, a NEMA 4 outdoor-rated case, and no subscription attached to the app.

What is good

  • 48 A hardwired is the fastest tier most homes can realistically support
  • 24 ft of cable reaches across a two-car garage without a fight
  • NEMA Type 4 enclosure is rated for outdoor mounting
  • Energy monitoring in the app with no subscription

What is not

  • Drops to 40 A if you use the NEMA 14-50 plug rather than hardwiring
  • The app is the only way to change the amperage setting
Published specifications for the Emporia Level 2 EV Charger (Classic)
Maximum output48 A / 11.5 kW at 240 V (hardwired)
Plug-in output40 A with the NEMA 14-50 plug
ConnectorSAE J1772
Cable24 ft
EnclosureNEMA Type 4, indoor or outdoor
CertificationUL listed, Energy Star
Warranty3 years

Skip this if: Skip it if you want a unit with no app or network connection at all. The Grizzl-E Classic is the simpler machine.

Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: Emporia Energy. We have not tested this unit — see how we pick.

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2. Tight wall space

Wallbox Pulsar Plus

Wallbox · J1772 · 48 A / 11.5 kW · 25 ft cable

The smallest 48 A unit here at roughly 7.8 by 7.9 inches, which matters more than it sounds when the only free wall is beside a door.

What is good

  • Smallest body of the 48 A units, under 8 inches square
  • Current configurable in steps from 6 A to 48 A
  • NEMA Type 4 enclosure, rated down to -22 F
  • Weighs 4.4 lb without the cable, so mounting is simple

What is not

  • Hardwired only at 48 A, with no plug-in version at full output
  • Setup runs through the app, which some owners find fussy
Published specifications for the Wallbox Pulsar Plus
Maximum output48 A / 11.5 kW at 240 V
Configurable current6 A to 48 A
ConnectorSAE J1772
Cable25 ft
Body size7.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 inches without the cable
Operating temperature-22 F to 104 F
CertificationUL 2594, UL 2231
Warranty3 years

Skip this if: Skip it if you want a plug-in unit you can take with you. The 48 A Pulsar Plus is hardwired.

Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: Wallbox, Wallbox. We have not tested this unit — see how we pick.

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3. Homes with an uncertain panel

ChargePoint Home Flex

ChargePoint · J1772 · 50 A / 12 kW · 23 ft cable

The most adjustable unit here. It can be set anywhere from 16 A to 50 A, which makes it the one to buy when you do not yet know what your panel will allow.

What is good

  • Six selectable amperage settings from 16 A to 50 A
  • Sold in both hardwired and NEMA 14-50 versions
  • Rated for indoor or outdoor installation
  • The app is mature and does not require a subscription

What is not

  • 23 ft is a foot shorter than the longest cables in this group
  • The 50 A setting needs a bigger circuit than most panels have spare
Published specifications for the ChargePoint Home Flex
Maximum output50 A / 12 kW at 240 V
Amperage settings16, 24, 32, 40, 48 or 50 A
ConnectorSAE J1772
Cable23 ft
InstallationHardwired or NEMA 14-50
CertificationUL listed, Energy Star
Warranty3 years

Skip this if: Skip it if your circuit is already fixed and you just want the cheapest safe 40 A unit. You are paying for flexibility you will not use.

Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: ChargePoint, ChargePoint. We have not tested this unit — see how we pick.

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FAQ

Questions people actually ask

What charger do I need for a Mercedes-Benz EQ model?
Any J1772 Level 2 charger. The EQB, EQE and EQS have a CCS inlet, which accepts a J1772 plug for home charging.
Do Mercedes EVs have NACS ports?
The 2026 CLA is the first with native NACS, per CarGurus. The EQB, EQE and EQS use an adapter at Superchargers.
Can I use a Tesla Wall Connector with a Mercedes EQ?
Tesla's Universal Wall Connector has a docked J1772 adapter that fits a CCS inlet. The NACS-only Gen 3 would need a NACS-to-J1772 adapter on every charge.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

  1. All the EVs that use Tesla's NACS plug — CarGurusModel-year NACS status and adapter availability by manufacturer. Read 2026-09-10.
  2. All EVs with a NACS charging port in 2026 — SimpleSwitchPublished list of 2026 native-NACS models, with a note on each. Fetched 2026-09-10.

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