Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid Charging Time
A 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid takes about 2.8 hours to charge from empty to full on a 240-volt Level 2 charger, according to its EPA test. On a standard 120-volt outlet it takes about 17 hours. A full charge puts about 24.2 kWh through the plug for 41 miles of electric range.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid charging time by charger
Figures for the 2026 AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus (station wagon). 20% to 80% is a typical daily top-up; 0% to 100% is a full charge from empty.
| Charger | Power | 20% to 80% | 0% to 100% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1, 120 V outlet (12 A) | 1.4 kW | 10 hr 5 min | 16 hr 48 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 16 A | 3.8 kW | 3 hr 47 min | 6 hr 18 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 24 A | 5.8 kW | 2 hr 31 min | 4 hr 12 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 32 A | 7.7 kW | 1 hr 53 min | 3 hr 9 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 40 A | 9.6 kW | 1 hr 31 min* | 2 hr 31 min* |
| Level 2, 240 V, 48 A | 11.5 kW | 1 hr 16 min* | 2 hr 6 min* |
* Only if the car's onboard charger accepts that much power. On its EPA test it charged at about 8.8 kW; if that is its limit, a faster wall charger won't shorten the 2.8-hour full charge.
Work out your own Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid charge
The calculator starts with this model's numbers. Change the charge level or the charger to match yours.
Preset: 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus (station wagon), about 21.8 kWh into the battery for a full charge
EV charging time
1 hr 54 min
from 20% to 80%
- Energy into the battery (21.8 kWh x 60%)
- 13.1 kWh
- From the wall at 90% efficiency
- 14.5 kWh
- Charging power
- 7.68 kW
- Charging time
- 1.89 hours
For home and public AC charging. DC fast chargers are much faster at first and then slow down past about 80%, so this formula does not fit them.
Cost to charge a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid
A full charge from empty draws about 24.2 kWh from the wall. At 18 cents per kWh it costs about $4.36, and a 20% to 80% top-up about $2.61. The EPA rates the AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus (station wagon) at 59 kWh per 100 miles, which works out to 10.6 cents a mile. The US average home rate was 18.16 cents per kWh in August 2026 (EIA); the EV charging cost calculator takes your own rate.
Can the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid fast charge?
Many plug-in hybrids have no DC fast charging port and charge only on Level 1 or Level 2. Check the charge port or the owner's manual. With a battery this size, a Level 2 charger fills it in a few hours.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid charging time by trim and year
EPA range, electricity use (kWh per 100 miles, measured at the wall) and 240 V full-charge time for each Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid trim since 2025.
| Year | Trim | Electric range | kWh/100 mi | 240 V full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus | 44 mi | 56 | 2.75 hr |
| 2026 | AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus (station wagon) | 41 mi | 59 | 2.75 hr |
| 2025 | AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus | 43 mi | 57 | 2.75 hr |
Source: EPA test data published on fueleconomy.gov. Level 1 and per-charger times are worked out from each trim's range, electricity use and the charger's power. How we calculate.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid charging FAQ
How long does a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid take to charge at home?
On a 240 V Level 2 charger, a 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid charges from empty to full in about 2.8 hours, the time measured in its EPA test. From 20% to 80% on a 32 A home charger it takes about 1 hr 53 min.
How long does a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid take to charge on a 120 V outlet?
About 17 hours from empty to full on a standard 120 V outlet at 12 A, which delivers 1.44 kW. Overnight, about 10 hours, adds roughly 24 miles of range.
How much does it cost to charge a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid?
A full charge draws about 24.2 kWh from the wall. At 18 cents per kWh that is about $4.36, or 10.6 cents a mile at its EPA rating of 59 kWh per 100 miles.