Mercedes GLE 500e Plug-In EV charger: which one fits best?
The Mercedes GLE 500e Plug-In is a plug-in hybrid with a small battery. It charges at 3.7 kW AC at most. This SUV never charges faster than that at home, because the car sets the limit. So you do not need a powerful charger just to charge this car. A three-phase charger uses all three phases of your home connection. That still pays off: it prepares your fuse box for your next car, which will be fully electric. Also see our overview of all Mercedes EV chargers.
For the Mercedes GLE 500e Plug-In we recommend a charger from our 11 kW range.
Charging specifications of the Mercedes GLE 500e Plug-In
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (gross) | 8.8 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 3.7 kW |
| Electric range (NEDC) | approx. 30 km |
| Charging time with a suitable EV charger | approx. 2 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | not available |
Which EV charger suits the Mercedes GLE 500e Plug-In?
The GLE 500e Plug-In charges at 3.7 kW at most, so every charger matches that speed. An 11 kW charger delivers three times 16 A, and 16 A on one phase is exactly what this car accepts. You lose nothing, and the charger is ready for a faster car later. The choice therefore comes down to future-proofing and to the meter inside the charger.
A built-in MID meter is the feature to look for. That is a certified kWh meter inside the charger itself. Because it sits in the charger, it measures your home charging separately from your household use. The certification makes that reading legally valid. We stock chargers with a MID meter at both 11 kW and 22 kW, and you will find them among our 11 kW EV chargers.
The GLE 500e Plug-In has a Type 2 connection. Want to charge the car elsewhere too? Then you need a Type 2 charging cable.
How long does the Mercedes GLE 500e Plug-In take to charge?
The usable battery holds just over 7 kWh and the car charges at 3.7 kW. That takes you from empty to full in about 2 hours. A more powerful charger changes nothing, because the car caps the charging power at 3.7 kW. Even on a standard socket at 2.3 kW the battery is full again in about 3 hours. That fits comfortably within one night.
Do you need a three-phase connection for the Mercedes GLE 500e Plug-In?
No, this car does not require a three-phase connection. A single-phase 16 A connection delivers the full 3.7 kW the car accepts. Are you considering a fully electric car later that does charge at 11 kW? Then a three-phase charger is already a sensible investment today.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. We arrange the installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Outside those three countries we ship your charger worldwide, but you arrange the installation yourself.
Other versions of the Mercedes GLE
Wallbox Discounter also has EV charger information for the other versions of the Mercedes GLE plug-in hybrid:
Frequently asked questions
Does the Mercedes GLE 500e Plug-In charge faster on an 11 kW EV charger?
No. The GLE 500e Plug-In accepts 3.7 kW of alternating current at most. An 11 kW or 22 kW charger therefore does not charge this car any faster. A three-phase charger is useful later, when you drive a fully electric car that handles more power.
Do you need an EV charger with a MID meter?
For most drivers it is worth it. The MID meter sits inside the charger and counts only the kWh you charge at home. So you see exactly what charging costs you, separately from the rest of your household use. Your regular meter cannot tell you that. We stock chargers with this meter at 11 kW and at 22 kW.