Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive EV charger: Which one is the best fit?
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is an exceptional car: a fully electric supercar of which only a very small number were produced. Should you own or encounter one, it can be charged at home through a Type 2 connection at a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW. With a 60 kWh battery, you should choose an EV charger that matches the capacity of your electrical connection. Also view all Mercedes-Benz EV chargers in our overview.
For the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive, we recommend either an 11 kW EV charger or a 22 kW EV charger, depending on your home electrical connection.
Charging specifications of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh |
| Maximum AC charging power at home | 22 kW |
| Charging time with an 11 kW EV charger | approx. 5.5 to 6 hours |
| Charging time with a 22 kW EV charger | approx. 3 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
Which EV charger suits the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive?
On a three-phase connection, the SLS AMG Electric Drive charges at up to 22 kW. That was faster than most EVs of its day. Even so, an 11 kW charger is the smartest choice for most homes. It fills the battery comfortably overnight, and you usually don't need to upgrade your electrical connection. A heavier connection for 22 kW costs extra and rarely pays off for home charging.
Want to know exactly what charging costs you? Then choose a charger with a built-in MID meter. That is a calibrated kWh meter that records your charging separately from your household use. Our EV chargers with a MID meter are all three-phase models. Most of them are 22 kW chargers, with only a limited choice at 11 kW.
Our 11 kW EV chargers suit most homes. Already have a heavy three-phase connection? Then our 22 kW EV chargers let this car charge at its full speed. You can compare both power classes side by side in our EV chargers for home use.
How long does the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive take to charge?
You can estimate the charging time from the battery size and the charging power. On an 11 kW charger, 60 kWh works out at about 5.5 hours. That fills the car well within one night. In practice it takes a little longer, because some energy is lost during charging. With a heavy connection and a 22 kW charger, Mercedes-AMG quotes around three hours for a full charge.
A full battery is good for 250 km according to Mercedes-AMG. That figure was measured in the NEDC, the European test cycle used before WLTP. The car always sets the limit: a more powerful charger never charges faster than the 22 kW this Mercedes accepts.
Which charging connector does the SLS AMG Electric Drive have?
The SLS AMG Electric Drive has a Type 2 connection, just like almost every modern EV charger. A charger with a fixed cable charges the car at home without anything extra. With a socket model, or at public charging points, you need a separate Type 2 charging cable. We recommend having the charger connected by a qualified electrician, as that is the safer choice.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need an EV charger with a MID meter for the SLS AMG Electric Drive?
You don't need one to charge the car. A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter that records exactly how much energy goes into your car. That way you know precisely what home charging costs, separately from the rest of your household use. If that insight matters to you, choose a model with a built-in MID meter. In our range these are three-phase chargers, mostly 22 kW models.
Do you need a three-phase connection for this Mercedes?
To charge the SLS AMG Electric Drive at 11 or 22 kW, you need a three-phase connection. On a single-phase connection, the car charges noticeably more slowly. In that case a charger with dynamic load balancing is a smart choice. Load balancing means the charger automatically adjusts its power to the electricity used by the rest of your home.