400V vs 800 V architecture
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400V vs 800 V architecture
Proof MB wasn't lying.
The tortoise beats the hare rather handily. The EQS not only gets to 100% faster it has stored an additional 20 % more Kw. That is a thorough stomping.
The tortoise beats the hare rather handily. The EQS not only gets to 100% faster it has stored an additional 20 % more Kw. That is a thorough stomping.
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Don't know about all this. But, I can say that my EQS charges from around 35% to 80%, on a 40 Amp circuit at home, in just under 6 hours, at 7.7kwh (using the ECO program), using about $3 worth of electricity (at my electric company's rates). And I'm doing that abougt every 3-4 days.
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Don't know about all this. But, I can say that my EQS charges from around 35% to 80%, on a 40 Amp circuit at home, in just under 6 hours, at 7.7kwh (using the ECO program), using about $3 worth of electricity (at my electric company's rates). And I'm doing that abougt every 3-4 days.
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The EQS is 400. Audi and Porsche use 800. The point of the Vid is that 800 doesn't translate into faster. You will get a higher peak with 800, but bulk charging is slower.
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Sounds about right. The 11hr figure is from 10 to 100%If you have a 40amp service you should be able to charge at th full 9.6kw which translates to 32amps. That's the max the US EQS charger wiil provide.There is no need to throttle the charging rate with AC. Wish we could get the 11kw German one. We could easily handle that charger. The 22 one would require too much rewiring to be affordable here.
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I have a 40 amp line, and set my ChargePoint charger at 40 amps, through a NEMA 6-50 plug, which was what my dealer said MB recommended (gave me a handout). However, have never seen 9.6kW charging. Mine has been 7.7kW from the beginning, and occasionally 7.6kW since I turned on the ECO program for my regular 80% charging. However, this is plenty fast enough, usually in about 5-6 hours it has me back to 80%. I have heard that slow is better for the battery life. Learning as I go, though, so always happy to hear other opinions.
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May be just a function of local supply and existing equipment in my house. Circuit is rated at 40amp, but may be actually delivering slightly less. Small problems, though.
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