songgao

We already have a ChargePoint at home so this is not an imminent issue. I was gonna get a J+ Boost 2 (Mercedes seems to sell a branded version of this through parts but it's out of stock and way more expensive) to keep in the trunk for trips but the manual mentions in multiple places about a charging cable that's supposed to come with the car. I looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Did anyone receive it? Is it something that's backordered and will be delivered later? Is it L1 or L2? How's the build quality?

guess2098

My doesn’t have it. My build sheet doesn’t listed either

songgao

Yeah my build sheet doesn’t have it either but I was thinking it could be like the towing pin that’s just part of the vehicle.

Utopia Texas

My September 2022 build 580 SUV came with a level 1 cord which I find useless. I bought and carry a Ford Level 2 cord made for the F150 and also a 80 amp Tesla tap adapter for the Tesla destination set up just in case. I charge here at home and our weekend house with Level 2 set ups so may never use the spare cords I carry with me.

songgao

With my past 5 years of EV experience I found it very rare to run into a 240V outlet. It’s either destination chargers from Tesla or ChargePoint, or a random Airbnb that only has a regular 5-15 outlet. The scenarios I imagined where there happen to be an electric dryer in garage and I can just use that outlet never happened to me. So I don’t know — I feel like to be well prepared I’d still want a L2 portable cord but in reality if I had a L1 in the trunk it might just be enough.

ua549

IIRC there was a $200 option for a level 1 cord.

Utopia Texas

I tried the L1 cord the first day I drove the 580 home and it charged at 2 miles per hour of charge.
PS- The Ford set up comes with a level 1 and level 2 set up.

songgao

You’re right! I went back to the ordering guide and there’s indeed a $250 option of “110V Household Charging Cable”. So my build sheet not having it means it’s expected that it’s just not included. Thanks folks. I guess I’ll go ahead and get that j+ one.

FLGatorz

I did not get any charging cables with my 450+. That's fine with me because I would never use an L1 plug at 2 miles per hour of charge. I did buy a 50 amp MUSTART L2 cable from Amazon that I keep in my EQS for emergencies. These are useful if you have access to a 50 amp plug which you can often find at campgrounds. Or in my case we installed a 50 amp plug at our cabin so we can do L2 charging there as well.

JoeMa

Our EQS 580 SUV was ordered with it. I keep it in the small storage area in the cargo bay just in case.

LAZARU5

I purchased a Tesla UMC for $200 (Price since raised to $230) and changed the connector to a J1772 plug as described in this video.


There are eight different NEMA plugs available for this charger making it the most universal charger available . I keep the 5-15, 6-50, and 14-50 versions in the car. Since driving EVs over the last four years I have twice relied upon L1 level charging at remote destinations in Vermont. An L1 only (like MBs charger) or an L2 only charger is not nearly as useful as this Tesla UMC unit.

If adapting the Tesla EVSE to use a J1772 plug is not something you want to tackle, a Lectron adapter can convert the Tesla charger to work with the MB EQ vehicles.

https://ev-lectron.com/collections/e...nnectors-black

mpublic

If you don't want to hack a Tesla UMC, Lectron sells a similar L1/L2 charger with a 5-15 and 14-50 plug cords and a J1772 connector. I keep a 50amp 6-50 to 14-50 plug converter with it. Currently $299 with the $50 on page coupon.

https://smile.amazon.com/Lectron-Lev...dp/B0BB5MMTZR/

sno

On Saturday we took delivery of our EQS450+ took five months to arrive. There was an option to add the L1 cord to the build we opted not to add it, it is useless.

JoeMa

Ours came with the charging cable (someone else ordered it and then passed on the car). I agree with you, pretty much useless unless you plan to stay at that location a few days after you plug it in. If you're ordering your EQS SUV, pass on it.

possib1edoc

How many miles per hour does your Tesla charger plus adapter charge at?

dyc1077

where did you buy the ford level 2 cord from? I think I want to carry a level 2 charger with standard outlet adapter in the car for backup use in case I need to add some juice and the chargers are all taken at whatever hotel.

Utopia Texas

At that time I found the best price from a Ford dealership selling on eBay. This particular Ford set up is Level 1 and Level 2. Check around as there may be a lower price somewhere else.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325212587383

songgao

I got this and am happy about it. Super solid build quality and looks great. Relatively compact too so it’s easy to stow it under the trunk floor. j+ Booster 2 Electric Vehicle EV...

LAZARU5

Sorry I did not see your question until today. With the 120v power cord it charges around 1.7kW or about 4 mph. With the 240v power cord it charges at about 7.4kW which translates to 15 to 18 mph.

HAILERS2

I use a 220v charger from a 2014 Porsche Panamera SE-Hybrid I had . Two settings, one puts out about 7.5 and the lower around 3.5kw. Easily charges the EQS at night prior to the next day. I use the 35 kw on occasion because for unknown reasons I think slow charging is better for the batt. On occasion you'll see one of those Porsche chargers on E-Bay, but newer 'stuff' is probably better.

Oh, no 120 cord came with the car. Next time I go to CarMax to try to sell it, I'll make plain to them the charging cord was 'optional'. They like to pretend it's missing and cut the price/value of the car imho. Same with key fobs and most trades if you only have one key fob.

Utopia Texas

My EQS SUV came with the useless level one cord and I immediately bought the Ford Level 2 to carry on trips just for insurance when they were cheaper and available.

LAZARU5

When I traded my 2022 Taycan for the EQS SUV I kept the Porsche portable charger and sold it on eBay for $500. Then I bought the Tesla UMC for $200 (now $230) and converted it to J1772 for $100. I later bought the Lectron Tesla adapter to use at Tesla destination chargers. Once MB migrates to NACS connectors the Tesla UMC will be the perfect portable EVSE. The dealer asked where the Porsche charger was that came with the car. But the deal was already done and they did not deduct anything from the trade-in price for the missing charger.

mblol

My 450+ came with a level 1/2 charger. You can change the cable that plugs into the wall from 110v to 220v as needed. Came in a bag with a zipper and is labeled as portable. It stays with the car for emergency purposes since I'm getting something else for the house. Wife's EQE also has the charger. Both were purchased at the same dealership in California.