Mercedes EQA charging cable

The Mercedes EQA is an all-electric SUV derived from the GLA platform, available in several battery and drivetrain configurations. The EQA 250 uses a 66.5 kWh usable battery with rear-wheel drive and a WLTP range of up to 426 km (265 miles). The EQA 250+ increases usable capacity to approximately 70 kWh and extends WLTP range to up to 560 km (348 miles). The dual-motor EQA 300 4MATIC and EQA 350 4MATIC carry the same 66.5 kWh pack as the 250, with all-wheel drive and higher combined outputs. All variants share an 11 kW three-phase onboard charger. Connected to a three-phase 11 kW supply, the EQA gains roughly 50 km of driving range per hour. The CCS Type 2 charging port sits on the right rear flank, where the fuel filler would be on a conventional GLA.

The right charging cable for the Mercedes EQA

A Voldt® Type 2 charging cable at 11 kW is the correct match for every EQA variant, delivering the car's full AC charging rate at any compatible three-phase wallbox. A 22 kW cable works equally well at 11 kW and is worth considering if you plan to use it with a higher-capacity vehicle in the future, or simply want the most versatile option available.

On a single-phase home wallbox (7.4 kW), an 11 kW three-phase 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. At 3.7 kW, the 66.5 kWh battery takes around 18 to 19 hours for a full charge. A 22 kW cable, whose conductors are rated at 32A per phase, carries the full single-phase load and delivers 7.4 kW. For owners with a single-phase home installation, a 22 kW cable is the practical choice.

The right-rear port mirrors the position of a conventional fuel filler, so reversing into a bay puts the port closest to the post. For most home driveways a 6-metre cable is comfortable. An 8-metre cable is the practical all-round choice for everyday charging. A 10-metre cable adds flexibility when public chargers are positioned further away. A 15-metre cable handles extended driveways, hotel parking areas, and less accessible charging bays without restriction.

Charging away from home

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable connects to industrial CEE sockets and is available up to 22 kW via three-phase CEE. For the EQA, output is capped at the car's 11 kW onboard charger ceiling regardless of socket rating. On a 16A three-phase CEE socket (11 kW), the 66.5 kWh battery charges fully in around six and a half hours; the 250+ in around seven hours. On a 32A three-phase CEE socket the result is the same, as the car accepts no more than 11 kW.

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. At that rate, the 66.5 kWh battery takes around 18 to 19 hours for a full charge; the 250+ around 21 hours. A campsite blue socket is adequate for a partial top-up during a multi-night stay, but not a practical source for a full charge on a single overnight stop. On a standard domestic socket at 2.3 kW, a full charge takes around 32 hours for the 66.5 kWh variants and around 34 hours for the 250+: useful only as an emergency fallback, not a regular charging method.

Certified, tested, guaranteed

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.