The all-electric EQA and EQB compact SUVs from Mercedes-Benz have been updated, including the addition to the range of EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ variants. Each gains a significant boost to their indicative driving range over the outgoing EQA 250 and EQB 250, in addition to new styling and extra standard equipment.
The new EQA 250+ will gain an extra 54 km of range over the outgoing EQA 250 to an indicative total of 578 km (NEDC), while the EQB 250+ gains an additional 57 km over the outgoing EQB 250 to now travel an indicative 564km (NEDC).
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA/EQB: Styling & specifications
The EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ will distinguish themselves with new exterior styling including a new front grille design featuring a constellation of Mercedes-Benz stars, plus distinctive new tail-light graphics.
Inside, both models are fitted with the current-generation Mercedes-Benz multifunction sports steering wheel in Nappa leather, featuring touch control buttons, plus a new Mercedes-Benz backlit pattern trim.
In addition, significant updates to standard equipment now include a number of previously-optional items, including AMG Line exterior styling featuring AMG body styling, front seats with electric adjustment and memory setting, an advanced sound system, a panoramic sunroof, and standard metallic paint. In addition, the EQB 250+ adds a third row of seats as standard, allowing seating for up to seven people. This previously popular option – which can also be folded flat to create significant extra cargo capacity.
Both variants are powered by an electric motor generating 140 kW of power and 385 Nm of torque allied to a 70.5 kWh battery pack, and ride on adjustable damping suspension.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA/EQB: Features
The standard equipment list carries over from the outgoing EQA 250 and EQB 250, including three-zone automatic climate control, sports-style front seats in ARTICO and MICROCUT microfibre with four-way lumbar support, the advanced MBUX multimedia system including navigation with augmented reality display, interior ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours, Apple CarPlay® and Google Android Auto® smartphone integration, wireless charging for mobile devices, digital radio, and a handy partition net and Load Compartment Package.
There’s also KEYLESS-GO entry and startup, a powered EASY-PACK tailgate, a Parking Package including 360° camera view and Active Parking Assist, LED high-performance headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, heat-insulating dark tinted glass from the centre pillar backwards, and distinctive 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA/EQB: An array of safety systems
A wide array of integral safety systems on both variants includes nine airbags, the PRE-SAFE accident anticipation system, DISTRONIC active distance assist cruise control, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, Active Braking Assist, exit warning function, tyre pressure monitoring, an auto-dipping rear-view mirror, and the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA/EQB: Taking charge
Using Mercedes me Charge brings benefits to owners of EQA and EQB SUVs, says Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes me Charge network is supplied in cooperation with ChargeNet, with more than 400 charging stations across New Zealand. Customers can activate this service and access stations using the Mercedes me App, MBUX head unit, or a Mercedes me Charge Card (RFID card) All EQA and EQB variants are supplied with a five-metre charging cable designed for use with the optional Mercedes-Benz Wallbox or at public charging stations, and an eight-metre cable for use with domestic power sockets.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA/EQB: Pricing
The new EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ models are priced at $92,500 and $100,900 respectively.
You can read DriveLife’s review of the current generation EQA here, and EQB here.
