The EQA joins the ever-growing all-electric family of Mercedes EQ powered vehicles. Following in the footsteps of the bigger EQC luxury SUV, the EQA becomes the second out of an expected 10 electric vehicles that the brand plans to launch by 2025 as part of the EQ sub-brand.
Launched as the EQA 250, the close relation of the extremely popular GLA will initially only be available with Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), a power output of 140kW (190hp) and an electric range of up to 263 miles (WLTP). Further variants are expected later down the line including All Wheel Drive (AWD), a power output of 200kW (272hp) and an electric range of up to 310 miles.
The dynamic design of its SUV body is an indicator of the driving enjoyment to be found on board, it delivers all the thrilling characteristics of the GLA, combined in this case with an efficient electric power train. An extremely low wind resistance profile whose aerodynamic development has been undertaken entirely digitally prolonges the electric range due to its minimal amount of drag.
The standard specification of the EQA includes such features as LED High Performance headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, the EASY-PACK tailgate with electrically operated opening and closing, 18-inch light-alloy wheels, ambient lighting with 64 colours, a double cup holder, luxury seats with four-way adjustable lumbar support, a reversing camera for added convenience and a better overview when manoeuvring, and a multifunction sports steering wheel in leather.
Also included as standard are the intuitively operated infotainment system MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) and the Navigation with Electric Intelligence system.
The built-in navigation with Electric Intelligence calculates as a matter of course the route that will get you to your destination fastest, taking into account charging times, thus taking the stress out of route planning for the driver. It is also able to react dynamically to changes, for instance in the traffic situation or personal driving style.
The EQA comes with the typical Mercedes-EQ front-end design: a "Black Panel" radiator grille with central star. A further distinctive design feature of the all-electric world of Mercedes-EQ vehicles is the continuous light strip at front and rear: a horizontal fibre-optic strip connects the daytime running lights of the full-LED headlamps, ensuring a high level of recognisability both in daylight and at night. Also typical of Mercedes-EQ are the blue strips in the headlamps. The LED tail lamps merge seamlessly into the tapered LED light strip, giving the car a special look of its own from the rear, too.
There are numerous pointers to the electric character of the EQA in the interior. Depending on the equipment line, these may include a back-lit trim element, rosé gold-coloured decorative elements on the ventilation outlets, seats and the vehicle key.
UK pricing and specification will be announced within the next few weeks with the first UK deliveries arriving during the spring of 2021. The EQA is initially only expected in the AMG Line trim level with optional night package.