Level 1 – Charging at home with a 120-volt circuit, standard electrical outlet. This normally provides 3-5 miles of charging per hour.

Level 2 – Charging with a 240-volt circuit in your home or workplace. This requires professional installation of either a NEMA 14-50 outlet or a hardwired charging station, and can usually refill your EV battery overnight. Qmerit and our certified installers make your Level 2 installation easy, delivering the highest levels of safety and quality at competitive pricing.

Level 3 – Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) uses a 480-volt DC circuit, and typically provides about an 80% charge in about 30 minutes. These charging stations are generally found at commercial sites such as shopping centers of highway rest areas.

If you would like to upgrade to a Level 2 charging station, we recommend purchasing one of these brands, which all partner with Qmerit to provide trusted installation solutions for their customers:
+ ChargePoint
+ Electrify America
+ Flo
+ JuiceBox
+ wallbox

Most standard installations range from $750 – $1,750, not including the purchase price of a Level 2 charger (around $500 – $800, depending on the model and its options).

The cost of a standard installation includes the labor, materials, and expertise needed to add a circuit and either install a NEMA 14-50 electrical outlet – or – hardwire your charging station and mount it on your wall.

For standard installation service, your garage must be attached to the home and your electrical panel must have:
+ Sufficient ampacity to handle the new charging station load
+ Enough room to accommodate a new 2-pole breaker

If your home does not meet these requirements, Qmerit will prepare a custom installation.

The standard installation cost does not include the purchase price of a Level 2 charger, which runs around $500 – $800. When you purchase a new EV, it usually comes with a charger – either a Level 1 charging cord or a Level 2 charging station. If you want a Level 2 charging station and it is not included with your EV purchase, Qmerit will be happy to provide one for you.

A standard installation can generally be completed in half a day. More complex installations – such as those that require trenching or a panel upgrade – may take a bit longer.

Adding a 240-volt electrical appliance – like a Level 2 EV charging station – often requires a permit from your local jurisdiction. Depending on where you live, permitting processes can vary widely, and costs can range from about $50 – $500. In addition to the city permit fee, that cost may include the contractor’s time in creating and presenting documentation to your local building department and inspector.

To simplify the installation experience, your Qmerit-certified installer will handle all required permitting and inspections.

Go to the EV Charger Installation page on Qmerit.com for an overview, then click on the “Get Your Estimate Now” button to begin the simple EV Charging Assessment. There, you’ll answer a few questions about your home, upload a few pictures – and instantly receive an upfront estimate.

After you complete the brief EV Charging Assessment, you’ll be matched with one of Qmerit’s certified installers. They will be able to confirm your project scope and installation cost (including any permits). If you approve, you can schedule your installation directly with the installer at your convenience.

There are thousands of electric car charging stations all across America, and more are popping up every day. If you’re unsure what’s near you, head to the ChargePoint website. Here you can see all of the charging stations in your area and plan possible trips to see where you can recharge along the way.

We recommend installing a Level 2 charger in your home which will allow you to charge much faster than a traditional household wall outlet.

Every electric vehicle is different. For example, the EQS can go from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes using a DC fast charging unit (maximum 200kW), and chances are, you will never have to go from empty to full to get where you need to go. In most cases, people charge at home and at work, when their car is parked and they’re busy doing other things.

All Mercedes-Benz All-electric Vehicles undergo rigorous safety testing, just like their gas-powered counterparts. They are tested in extreme heat and cold, are extensively crash-tested, and are built with inherent safety measures to minimize risk in the event of a collision.

The common myth is that electric vehicles can only go a short distance. What’s important to remember is that you can typically do all your daily driving (and more) on just one charge. If you want to do a road trip, Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Electrify America for two years of complimentary 30-minute charging sessions. Electrify America has a nationwide network of more than 2,600 DC Fast Chargers and is expanding more as time goes on. To get a better idea, try planning a trip using the trip planner on the Electrify America website.

Yes! In fact, they perform even better in areas like torque and acceleration. Because the drive system is electric as opposed to mechanical, the reaction is instant, without the lag of a typical gas engine. At the same time, electric vehicles are quieter and smoother for a more pleasant driving experience.