What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE?
Home charging circuits can supply more power than your car can pull from the wall. Your Mercedes-Benz draws up to 40 amps on Level 2 equipment. Buying a larger charger will not speed things up.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 9.6 kW (40 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 40 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 50 A |
| Outlet / connection | NEMA 14-50 outlet |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 11.3 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 21 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 75 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 3.1 miles |
| EPA rated range | 235 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 108.1 kWh at the wall |
Why 40 amps and not more
The onboard charger dictates your charging speed, not the capacity of your wall unit. Feeding this vehicle anything higher than 40 amps wastes money on hardware the car cannot use. Your battery holds 108.1 kWh of energy. Replenishing that capacity takes 11.3 hours at the maximum rate. You gain 21 miles of range for every hour plugged into a Level 2 source.
What the install involves
A 50 amp breaker is required to supply your charging equipment safely. Hire an electrician to install a dedicated circuit and a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Do not use standard household receptacles for this load. Professional installation protects your home wiring from thermal overload during long charging sessions.
Chargers that match this car
Rugged metal enclosure, built for outdoor use.
Portable cordset. Works on 120 V or a 240 V outlet.
Plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet, no hardwiring.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- What connector does this car use?
- Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. Your charging cord must feature this exact plug interface.
- Can I use standard household outlets?
- Plugging into a regular 120 volt outlet takes 75 hours for a full charge. You only recover 3.1 miles of range per hour on that slow circuit.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ?
- The EPA lists a charge time of 10.8 hours and 22 miles per hour. That test does not always run at the car absolute peak AC rate.
- Which charger should I buy?
- Look for a 40 amp unit matching your car max draw. Products like the Grizzl-E Classic 40A or Home Flex NEMA 14-50 fit your electrical requirements.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE (covering 2 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.