Your Guide to Charging Your Mercedes-Benz EV at Home

A Mercedes-Benz EV is the perfect vehicle for reducing your environmental impact without sacrificing power, comfort, or capability. Our team at Keyes European is here to help you make the transition and to support you on every stage of the EV ownership journey. Find the car you’ve been dreaming of, and learn how to keep it charged at home, with help from Keyes European.

Mercedes-EQB being charged electronically

Decide On Your Charging Level

There are three EV charging levels to pick from, but only two can be used at home. Level 1 charging only requires a standard 120-volt outlet. It has the lowest power output and is typically reserved for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Level 2 charging can be done at home with the addition of a professionally installed home charging system. Level 3 charging is the fastest available, but its power output is too high for home systems, so you’ll only find it at public charging stations. You always want to consider the best charging method for your new Mercedes-Benz vehicle before you get started.

Decide Where to Park

Charging an EV is a fairly simple process, but it can take a little bit longer than filling your vehicle up at the gas station. That’s why you want to make sure you have a good spot for it in the driveway or the garage. Make sure it’s near enough to reach the charging plug, and that it’s not in a position to block any vehicles getting into or leaving the driveway or garage.

Charge Your Vehicle

The EV models available at our Van Nuys, CA Mercedes-Benz dealership are designed to be as simple to charge as possible. Simply locate the charging port on the vehicle and then plug the charging cable into it. Follow the directions on your charging system or in your manual to make sure it’s charging correctly. The Mercedes-Benz App™ can help you at home with monitoring charge levels, much the same as it enables you to find nearby charging stations while you’re out and about.

Find Your Mercedes-Benz EV in Van Nuys, CA

There are many benefits to purchasing an electric vehicle, and we have many to pick from here at Keyes European. We’re also here to help you on every step of the Mercedes-Benz financing and test-driving journey. Visit our dealership to find your car for the future today.