Level 2 charge rate?
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Level 2 charge rate?
I'm trying to find out if I'm getting the max level 2 charge rate at home. The MB web site says the wall box can do 11.5kW, so I take it that's what the on-board charger can do (can't find that spec anywhere else). I have a Tesla Universal Wall connector that's configured to do 11.5kW but I only get 9kW.
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I'm trying to find out if I'm getting the max level 2 charge rate at home. The MB web site says the wall box can do 11.5kW, so I take it that's what the on-board charger can do (can't find that spec anywhere else). I have a Tesla Universal Wall connector that's configured to do 11.5kW but I only get 9kW.
It's listed in the order guide.
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He's correct, the onboard AC to DC converter max's out at 9.6 kW so even if your wallbox can do 11.5 kW, the EQS will only take 9.6 kW. That said, there is no practical advantage of 11.5kW over 9.6 kW when charging overnight. They both will be finished before morning.
