Mercedes EQT Charging cable

The Mercedes-Benz EQT is a fully electric compact MPV designed for families and active lifestyles, available in Standard and Long wheelbases. Both share identical charging hardware. A single 90 kW (122 PS) front-mounted electric motor drives the front wheels, with 245 Nm of torque available from rest and 0–100 km/h taking approximately 13 seconds. The 45 kWh usable lithium-ion battery delivers a WLTP range of approximately 282 km for the Standard and around 265 km for the Long. The onboard AC charger is 22 kW three-phase as standard, an unusually capable rate for a vehicle in this class. DC rapid charging at up to 80 kW is supported via CCS. The charging port is located at the front of the vehicle, behind a flap under the three-pointed star, making it easy to plug in nose-first in tight urban spaces.

Battery, range, and powertrain

The lithium-ion battery sits in a crash-protected position in the underbody, ahead of the rear axle, keeping the floor of the interior flat and preserving load space. Real-world range typically falls between 200 and 240 km under moderate conditions. Three recuperation levels are selectable, and the car offers Comfort and Eco drive modes for balancing performance and efficiency. The EQT is available with a heat pump as an option, which improves range in cold conditions by using ambient air as an additional heat source for the cabin.

Charging at home and at public wallboxes

The 22 kW three-phase onboard charger is the defining feature of the EQT's home charging story, filling the 45 kWh battery from empty in approximately two and a half hours at a compatible 32A three-phase wallbox. At an 11 kW three-phase wallbox or public AC post, the same charge takes around four and a half hours. On a single-phase 7.4 kW supply with a correctly rated cable, a full charge takes approximately six and a half hours. For quick top-ups during the day, the 80 kW DC connection covers the 10–80% window in approximately 38 minutes.

Choosing the right cable

The EQT is one of the few vehicles on sale today with a 22 kW three-phase onboard charger as standard, which makes a Voldt® 22 kW Type 2 cable the correct primary choice. At a 22 kW three-phase wallbox or public destination post, the 22 kW cable unlocks the car's full AC charging capacity and the two-and-a-half-hour charge time. At any 11 kW three-phase supply, it carries the available 11 kW without restriction.

An 11 kW three-phase cable is not the right match for the EQT. It caps a three-phase session at 11 kW, halving the available rate. More critically, on a single-phase home wallbox (7.4 kW), an 11 kW cable bottlenecks the session to 3.7 kW, as its conductors are rated at 16A per phase rather than the 32A a single-phase wallbox delivers on one line. A 22 kW cable, with 32A-per-phase conductors, carries the full single-phase load and delivers 7.4 kW, completing a charge in approximately six and a half hours rather than over twelve. The 22 kW cable is the right choice regardless of the wallbox you use.

Picking the right length

The charging port is at the front of the vehicle, under the Mercedes star, which means pulling forward into a bay or parking nose-first to the charge point is the natural approach. A 6-metre cable suits most home and workplace setups comfortably. For public charging, an 8-metre cable handles a wider range of post positions and bay layouts. For locations with greater distance between the charge point and the parking space, 10 and 15-metre cables are available, and Voldt® supplies cables up to 40 metres for dedicated or commercial installations.

Portable charging with a CEE charger

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable is a practical companion for EQT drivers on camping trips, at sports venues, or anywhere a fixed wallbox is not available. On a 32A three-phase CEE socket, the EQT charges at its full 22 kW rate, completing a full charge in approximately two and a half hours. On a 16A three-phase CEE socket (11 kW), a full charge takes approximately four and a half hours. On a 16A single-phase CEE socket (3.7 kW), a full charge takes around 14 hours, suited to multi-day stops.

Red three-phase CEE sockets are found at industrial sites, workshops, and some commercial marinas. Standard European campsite hookup points use blue single-phase 16A CEE sockets, which cap output at 3.7 kW and result in the 14-hour charge time noted above. For a 45 kWh battery, a campsite blue socket is best suited to a multi-night stay rather than a single overnight stop. On a standard domestic socket at 2.3 kW, a full charge takes around 23 hours, useful only as an emergency fallback over an extended stop at an Airbnb, holiday cabin, or similar location without dedicated charging infrastructure.

Family-ready quality, long-term reliability

Voldt® charging cables are CE, UKCA and TÜV certified and manufactured according to IATF 16949 automotive quality standards. Single-piece moulded connectors, no glue or screws. IP67-rated for operation between −30°C and +50°C. 100% copper conductors with silver-plated contacts. Tested beyond 10,000 connection cycles. Three-year warranty, 100-day returns, free shipping across Europe.