Mercedes-Benz E350e EV charger: which one fits best?
The Mercedes-Benz E350e is a plug-in hybrid. At home it charges at a maximum of 3.7 kW over a single phase. That is worth knowing before you pick a charger. A heavy three-phase unit will not fill this car one second faster. The onboard charger sets the ceiling, not the wallbox. This page covers the E350e as Mercedes-Benz built it between 2016 and 2018. Mercedes-Benz sells several plug-in and electric models, each with its own charging ceiling, and you can compare them on our Mercedes-Benz EV chargers page.
For the Mercedes-Benz E350e we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Mercedes-Benz E350e
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 6.2 kWh (gross) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 3.7 kW (single-phase) |
| Electric range | limited, around 30 km |
| Charging time with a wallbox | about 1.5 hours calculated, roughly 2 hours in practice including charging losses |
| Charging plug | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | Not available |
Which EV charger suits the Mercedes-Benz E350e?
Because the E350e accepts no more than 3.7 kW, the power rating of the charger is not your main decision. Every 11 kW wallbox fills this battery at the same speed. What does make a difference is what the charger can do beyond delivering power.
A built-in MID meter is the first feature worth checking. MID stands for the European Measuring Instruments Directive, and a MID-certified kWh meter records every session accurately. That tells you what charging the car at home actually costs, separately from the rest of your household use. Our chargers with a MID meter are three-phase throughout and centre on 22 kW models. The choice at 11 kW is therefore a narrow one. If a calibrated meter is what you are after, the widest choice sits at 22 kW, and the E350e charges at exactly the same speed there.
Two more features earn their place on a car that charges slowly and often. Dynamic load balancing means the charger measures how much capacity your fuse box has left. It then lowers the charging rate by itself, so heavy appliances running at the same time do not overload the circuit. An EV charger with an app lets you schedule a session overnight and check on it from your phone. Both features are available at 11 kW.
Our EV home chargers gather the models built for everyday charging at home, without features a plug-in hybrid rarely uses. The E350e connects through a Type 2 socket. Whether you need a loose Type 2 charging cable depends on the wallbox you pick. Models with a cable attached come ready to use, while models with a socket need one at home and at public charging points.
How long does the Mercedes-Benz E350e take to charge?
The sum is straightforward. A 6.2 kWh battery divided by 3.7 kW works out at roughly one and a half hours for a full charge. In practice, count on about two hours, because some energy is always lost as heat while charging. Plug the car in during the evening and it is full long before morning, whichever wallbox you picked. An 11 kW or 22 kW unit changes nothing here, since the E350e never draws more than 3.7 kW. This plug-in hybrid has no DC fast-charging function at all.
Other versions of the Mercedes E-Class plug-in
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other plug-in versions of the Mercedes E-Class.
- Mercedes-Benz E 300 de - diesel plug-in hybrid with a bigger battery
- Mercedes E 300 e Limousine
- Mercedes E 350e Plug-in
Frequently asked questions
Does the Mercedes-Benz E350e need a three-phase charger?
No. The E350e charges at a maximum of 3.7 kW over one phase. A three-phase charger of 11 or 22 kW works perfectly well, but it will not fill this car any faster. A straightforward wallbox is plenty for the E350e.
Why does a MID meter matter on the E350e?
A MID-certified kWh meter records your charging exactly, down to the kilowatt-hour. That gives you a reliable picture of what the car costs you at home, kept apart from your normal household consumption. A plug-in hybrid tops up often and in short sessions. Without a dedicated meter those small charges simply disappear into your household bill.
Does an electrician have to install the charger?
Rules differ from country to country, so check what applies where you live. We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In Germany that runs through a free quotation rather than an order. Outside those three countries we ship the charger but do not install it.