Mercedes eSprinter EV charger: which one fits best?
The Mercedes eSprinter charges on alternating current (AC) at up to 7.4 kW, and on one phase only. Single-phase means the van draws its power through a single live wire. That is the decisive fact for your choice. A heavier three-phase charger will not charge this van any faster, because the van itself sets the ceiling. A 7.4 kW charger on a single-phase 32 A supply is the practical maximum. Our overview of Mercedes-Benz EV chargers lets you compare the other models first.
For the Mercedes eSprinter we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Mercedes eSprinter
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 47 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.4 kW (single-phase) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Power on an 11 kW charger (three-phase, 16 A) | max. 3.7 kW (limited by the van) |
| Power on a 22 kW charger (three-phase, 32 A) | max. 7.4 kW (limited by the van) |
Which EV charger suits the Mercedes eSprinter?
The eSprinter charges on one phase only. A 7.4 kW charger on a single-phase 32 A supply therefore gets the most out of the van. You may connect an 11 kW or 22 kW unit, but the van never draws more than 7.4 kW. You would be paying for capacity you cannot use. A charger whose power you can set is useful here, because you can match it to what your fuse board carries.
Do you generate your own solar power? Several chargers at this power level run on your surplus. The van then charges on what your panels produce instead of on grid electricity. Compare the chargers for solar surplus if that fits how you use the van.
One point about a calibrated meter deserves attention. MID refers to the European measuring instruments directive. A MID certified kWh meter records exactly what your van draws, apart from the rest of your electricity use.
At 7.4 kW our range does not carry that meter built in. The chargers with a MID meter start at 11 kW. That is a genuine trade-off, because an 11 kW charger halves this van's charging speed. Weigh the separate reading against the time you lose.
Browse all 7.4 kW EV chargers in our range to see what suits your situation.
How long does the Mercedes eSprinter take to charge?
Charging time follows from your charging power. The sum is simple: usable battery capacity divided by power. Take a 7.4 kW charger on a single-phase 32 A supply. The 47 kWh battery then goes from empty to full in about 6.5 hours. Plug the van in during the evening and it is ready in the morning.
On a lighter supply the eSprinter charges more slowly. On an 11 kW three-phase charger it stays at 3.7 kW, which roughly doubles the time. Public DC rapid charging, on direct current, is much faster. For daily use at home or at work, a 7.4 kW charger is almost always enough.
The eSprinter has a type 2 (Mennekes) connector. Some chargers have a socket instead of a fixed cable. With one of those you need a type 2 charging cable rated for at least 7.4 kW, because a lighter 3.7 kW cable cannot carry this van's charging power.
Installing your eSprinter EV charger
A 7.4 kW charger asks for a single-phase supply of at least 32 A and its own circuit in the fuse board. On a 1x25 A supply you will need to upgrade first, unless your electrician can free up enough capacity elsewhere. We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter can arrange the installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Outside those three countries we ship the charger worldwide but do not install it.
Other electric Mercedes-Benz commercial models
Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for the other electric vans and people carriers from Mercedes-Benz:
- Mercedes-Benz eVito, the compact van
- Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer, for carrying passengers
- Mercedes-Benz EQV, the electric MPV
Frequently asked questions about the Mercedes eSprinter EV charger
Why does a MID meter matter for the Mercedes eSprinter?
A MID certified kWh meter shows exactly what your van costs to charge, separately from your other electricity use. At 7.4 kW our range does not offer that meter built in. Those chargers start at 11 kW, where this van drops back to 3.7 kW. So it is a choice between an exact reading and charging speed.
Can the eSprinter charge faster than 7.4 kW?
Not on alternating current at home. The eSprinter charges at 7.4 kW at most, and on one phase only. An 11 kW or 22 kW charger therefore adds nothing. On an 11 kW unit it stays at 3.7 kW. On a 22 kW unit it reaches 7.4 kW. Public DC rapid charging on the road is faster.
What supply do I need for the eSprinter?
For the full 7.4 kW you need a single-phase supply of 32 A. Do you have three phases at home? Then the van uses just one of those phases, so you charge at 3.7 kW instead of 7.4 kW. Have your electrician check what your fuse board can carry before you choose.