Chargers for different Mercedes EQ vehicles
In the previous article last week we talked about the new models of the Mercedes-EQ family, a family composed only of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. That's why this week, what better time to talk about the different types of Mercedes-Benz chargers.
There are numerous possibilities to supply electric vehicles with the energy they need. Whether at home using a Wallbox, when going shopping, when parking the vehicle at the workplace or on highways or highways where we need fast charging points. The new EQ brand of products and technology encompasses different charging solutions intelligently interconnected in a network and aimed at meeting the customer's mobility and comfort needs.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles and smart They are equipped with the ideal charging technology depending on the design of the vehicle and the field of use.
Mercedes-Benz WallBox charging station
Let's start the brand's star charger, the Wallbox. The Mercedes-Benz Wallbox or Mercedes-Benz wall charging base is a physical device that allows electric vehicles to be recharged with greater control and at a higher speed than doing so through the mode 2 charging cable, that is, through a household outlet.
The Wallbox serves both private and commercial use allowing fast, safe and convenient vehicle recharging. This charging station protects against electrical shock and prevents charging voltage spikes, thus protecting the battery from electric and hybrid vehicles.
In addition, the Mercedes-Benz Wall Box prevents overheating while the vehicle is charging thanks to temperature management.
Mercedes Wall Box loading speed
With a maximum charging power of up to 22 kW, The vehicle can be charged much more quickly and comfortably than from the home network.
The difference between a conventional household socket and the Mercedes-Benz Wallbox is that the Wallbox is much faster, capable of recharging the new Mercedes EQC up to 3 times faster and it is also valid for Mercedes plug-in hybrids and smart electric ones. For all of them, time decreases even more getting to charge the plug-in hybrid vehicle, Such as Mercedes B250e, up to 6 times faster if we compare it with a charge from the conventional home socket.
Mercedes Wallbox upgrades and types
With the aim of making the brand's electric and plug-in hybrids even more desirable and easier to use, Daimler now presents interesting improvements to its Wallbox. The new home charging station, for the first time, can control various functions from a smartphone. These include load monitoring, user management and consumption overview.
Wallboxes can be found in different versions:
- Home
- Advanced
- Twin
First of all, we find the most basic version, called Wallbox Home and which has been on the market since June 2018. On the other hand, the Advanced Wallbox It is suitable for the internet and finally the Wallbox Twin Adds to the features of the Advanced version the possibility of simultaneously charging two vehicles (each with 11 kW).
Being connected to the Internet, the Advanced and Twin versions have an integrated electric meter that allows access control using RFID (Identification with the help of Electromagnetic Waves).
Also, through The Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Web App can adjust battery charge control, charge management and charging options with cost optimization in time slots with reduced rates.
Design and comfort
In addition to having an attractive and elegant design, Wallbox's design allows it to be used indoors or outdoors and can be adjusted to the supplied power installation.
In terms of comfort, the Mercedes-Benz WallBox charging station has integrated three LEDs on its screen that allow the user to see in a simple and clear way the charging status of the vehicle depending on the colors (on/charging/error).
- Flashing green: Charging in progress
- Solid green: Full charge
- Flashing orange: Connection start
- Solid orange: Communication established
- Red: Error or anomaly
In addition, the fixed cable is approximately 6 meters long, which allows you to park the vehicle comfortably and charge it.
Home charging
Plug-in hybrid vehicles such as the Mercedes EQ or purely electric vehicles such as the EQC They can recharge high-voltage batteries at a household outlet.
The connection is made through a cable that goes from the home network to the vehicle. A common and comfortable home charging with the only drawback being that it charges slower than with the Wallbox.
Charging times
Examples of home charging times for some of these plug-in hybrid models.
C 350e: 3,1h.
GLE 500e 4 matic: 4,1h.
S 500e: 4,1h.
Loading on public pole
Recharging of these vehicles can also be done at public poles. By choosing the highest intensity, we ensure a faster full charge of the battery.
Not only automobile brands are reinventing themselves and adapting to the new emissions regulations, cities do it too. For example, Barcelona and Madrid have a wide range of pole-type chargers for public use.
This map Below shows the main public charging points for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in the city of Barcelona.
In addition, the navigation system optimized for EQ models allows Mercedes-Benz customers to quickly find public charging stations. This system covers up to 90% of the available infrastructure.
Mercedes-Benz and Iberdrola agreement
Following the strategic agreement, both companies are working together to continue promoting the deployment of the public charging network for electric vehicles in Spain, which will allow both companies to continue promoting the deployment of electric mobility, breaking down entry barriers and promoting 'zero emissions' circulation. , facilitating the transition to electric vehicles.
Mercedes will include Iberdrola's mobility solutions - home/business and public charging - in the marketing of all its new electric vehicles in Spain and for its part Iberdrola is thus advancing its Sustainable Mobility Plan, which foresees the installation of 25.000 charging points. recharge in the country until 2021.
Mercedes' goal for 2030, however, is for electric models to represent more than half of the range's sales, including electric and plug-in hybrids.
smart and Endesa agreement
Mercedes-Benz together with Endesa, through the integration in the sales process of the “Load & Install” pack, The customer can request the installation of a charging point at their home when ordering their next vehicle. Once this option has already been requested, Endesa will be in charge of contacting and advising the client so that this installation has a two-year warranty.
The agreement between Endesa and smart includes the different points:
- Installation of charging points for private customers. smart, will integrate into its sales process the supply and installation, by Endesa, of the charging equipment to ensure that customers can always charge their electric smart.
- Creation of an exclusive rate, the TEMPO ZERO SMART by Endesa. Smart customers will be able to benefit exclusively from green energy at zero price. Specifically, 1.200 kWh per year at €0/Kwh for charges between 1 and 7 in the morning, which means having approximately 10.000 km/year for free.
- Public access charging network. Launch of a co-investment project for the deployment of a charging infrastructure network in several locations in Spain since 2018, the first of these projects being the joint charging network in Ibiza.
You can purchase your Mercedes-Benz Wallbox at LG Barcelona and if you need advice on purchasing a charger, do not hesitate to contact us. contact us, we are specialists in this type of vehicles and we will be happy to help you.
