Mercedes-Benz EQT
Charging cable
The EQT is 11kW three-phase as standard. The optional 22kW charger charges faster on a three-phase supply. The 22kW cable is the right one either way.
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your EQT+−
The Mercedes-Benz EQT has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
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Note: 45 kWh usable; 22 kW AC optional; DC 80 kW
How long does it take?
Charging
the Mercedes-Benz EQT.
The Mercedes-Benz EQT is a compact electric MPV, launched in the UK in 2023 and aimed at families and small businesses wanting a versatile, zero-emission people carrier. It is based on the same underpinnings as the Citan van family and carries a 45kWh usable battery with DC rapid charging up to 80kW via CCS. For AC charging at home or at public AC points, it uses a Type 2 inlet and you bring your own Type 2 to Type 2 cable.
The EQT's standard onboard AC charger accepts 11kW on three phases, with an optional upgrade to 22kW available on some variants. That 22kW option is worth knowing about: at a compatible three-phase public AC point or with a three-phase home supply, the 22kW model draws considerably more than the standard 11kW. On a typical single-phase UK home supply, however, both configurations are capped at 7.4kW.
Check whether your EQT was specified with the optional 22kW AC charger. If it was, a 22kW cable unlocks the full rate at three-phase public charge points. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the EQT need?
For standard EQT models with the 11kW onboard charger, a 7.4kW Type 2 cable covers every home wallbox and single-phase public AC charge point, delivering the full speed your supply can provide. On UK single-phase home supplies the 11kW rating cannot be reached regardless of cable or wallbox choice, so the 7.4kW cable is the practical default for most owners.
If your EQT has the optional 22kW AC charger, a 22kW rated cable becomes worthwhile whenever you use three-phase public AC charge points or have a three-phase supply available. In that case the EQT can draw significantly more than the 11kW ceiling of the standard charger. On a single-phase home circuit even the 22kW charger is limited to 7.4kW, so the cable rating only matters at three-phase connections.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the 45kWh battery from empty costs roughly £3.40 on an off-peak EV tariff at around 7.5p per kWh, or around £12 at a standard domestic rate of roughly 27p per kWh. The moderate battery size means overnight top-ups from partial charge are quick and inexpensive on a dedicated EV tariff. Public DC rapid charging is considerably pricier per kWh. Check current rates, as tariffs change frequently.
Also for your EQT
Goes well with.
Plug & Cable Holder · Type 2
Wottz Plug and Cable Holder
Carry Bag
Wottz Carry Bag
Dust Cap · Type 2
Wottz Dust Cap
Mercedes-Benz EQT FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat charging cable does the Mercedes-Benz EQT need?+−
The Mercedes-Benz EQT has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on up to three-phase AC at up to 11kW.
Can the Mercedes-Benz EQT charge at 22kW?+−
As standard the Mercedes-Benz EQT has an 11kW three-phase onboard charger; the optional 22kW charger lets it charge at up to 22kW on a three-phase supply. Either way it uses the same 22kW three-phase cable.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What cable does the Mercedes EQT need for charging?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC charge points. Standard EQT models have an 11kW AC charger; some were specified with an optional 22kW charger. On a typical single-phase UK home supply, both are limited to 7.4kW, so a 7.4kW cable suits most owners. A 22kW cable adds value only with three-phase access and the 22kW charger fitted.
Can the Mercedes EQT charge at 22kW?+−
Only if fitted with the optional 22kW onboard charger, and only when connected to a three-phase supply or a 22kW public AC charge point. The standard EQT onboard charger tops out at 11kW on three phases. On a single-phase UK home supply, both charger configurations deliver no more than 7.4kW.
How long does the Mercedes EQT take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW single-phase home wallbox, the 45kWh battery takes around 6.5 hours from empty. At 11kW on a three-phase supply that falls to around 4.5 hours, or around 2 hours on the optional 22kW charger with a three-phase connection. A standard 3-pin socket is slow at around 20 hours and better suited to emergency top-ups.
Does the Mercedes EQT support DC rapid charging?+−
Yes. The EQT has a CCS port supporting DC rapid charging at up to 80kW. At a compatible rapid charge point, a significant top-up can be added in well under an hour. DC charging always uses the charge point's own tethered cable; you do not need to purchase a cable for DC rapid charging.