Mercedes-Benz launches EQA 250+ at Rs 66 lakh

Mercedes-Benz has launched its fourth electric vehicle in the Indian market, the EQA 250+. The compact SUV is the company’s best-selling BEV in the global market and costs Rs 66 lakh in India. The EQA is also the most affordable EV in its portfolio in India. Mercedes-Benz has opened the bookings for the EQA. It joins the EQS, EQB and the EQE lineup. 

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+: Design and Interiors

Based on the GLA, the EQA retains the design of the compact SUV though it comes with a couple of new additional updates. Being an EV, the front grille is replaced by an enclosed black panel with metal brushed three-pointed star emblems. It sports new 19-inch AMG alloy wheels and has connected LED tail lamps. The EQA is available in seven colour options — Mountain Grey Magno, Patagonia Red, Spectral Blue, Polar White, High-tech Silver, Cosmos Black and Mountain Grey. 

The EQA’s upholstery is made up of Artico man-made leather and fabric made of recycled PET bottles. The dashboard panel is a star pattern which was an option of 64 ambient lights. The iconic turbine-shaped air condition vents are rose gold in colour. The EQA has a powerful 12-speaker 710 W Burmester with Dolby Atmos and a head-up display that reads out navigation directions, speed, speed limit and cruise control. The cabin gets a twin 10.25-inch display, seven airbags, including for the driver’s knee, and a couple of ADAS features. 

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+: Power and Range

The EQA 250+ is a front-wheel-drive vehicle with a single motor mounted on the front axle. It has a 70.5 kWh battery pack and has an output of 188 bhp and 385 Nm. According to Mercedes-Benz, it offers a range of 497 km to 560 km (WLTP). It accelerates from 0-100 km in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of 160 kmph. 

In terms of charging, the EQA can be juiced up from 10 to 80 per cent in 35 minutes with the help of a 100 kW DC charger, which Mercedes-Benz claims should be around 400 km range. The standard 10 kW AC charger takes 7 hours and 15 minutes to fully charge the battery. 

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+: Price and Competition

Priced at Rs 66 lakh, the EQA takes on the Volvo XC40 Recharge, the BMW iX1 and even the C40 Recharge. In terms of price, even the Kia EV6 is in the same price bracket.