AutoElectric VehiclesLooking for an electric family SUV? My first choice would be the Mercedes-Benz EQBThis EV is practical, premium, and reminds of a mini G-WagonWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
AutoElectric VehiclesLooking for an electric family SUV? My first choice would be the Mercedes-Benz EQBThis EV is practical, premium, and reminds of a mini G-WagonWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
This EV is practical, premium, and reminds of a mini G-Wagon
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)
(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)
With that in mind, I was recently very excited to get behind the wheel of theMercedes-BenzEQB, the brand’s latest electric SUV, and, I think, the first desirable and attainable seven-seat EV on the market. Sure, there’s the Tesla Model X, but that start at £81,990, there are also some Citroens, Peurgoets and Vauxhalls. The EQB sits nicely in the middle, priced at £53,610.
Despite being a seven-seater, the EQB has a relatively compact footprint on the road (4684 x 1834 x 1667mm) and offers a maximum boot capacity of 1710 litres.
(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)
(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)
There’s no mistaking that this is a Mercedes electric vehicle, however, with the now recognisable Mercedes-EQ black panel grille and continuous light strips at the front and rear.
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It’s actually a really nice cabin for drivers and passengers – I loved it.
Sitting front and centre in the interior is the stunning ‘Widescreen Cockpit’ with MBUX. The fully digital instrument display and the media display look sophisticated and futuristic, with high resolution and colourful graphics.
(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)
(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)
MBUX is home to Mercedes' Navigation with Electric Intelligence, which we first tried and loved on theEQS. This calculates the fastest route to the destination, including any necessary charging stops. It takes topography, weather, traffic and the driver’s driving style into account.
The Navigation with Electric Intelligence system will even ensure that the battery is brought to an optimal charging temperature before a planned charging stop.
It was so good we used it instead ofGoogle Maps!
In terms of charging, the EQB has an official range of 257 miles, although I was getting closer to 230 miles.
At home or at public charging stations, the EQB can be charged at up to 11 kW with AC using the onboard charger, but of course, it is of course even faster at DC fast-charging stations. Depending on the state of charge and the temperature of the battery, the EQB is capable of charging at a corresponding charging station with a maximum power of up to 100 kW. The charging time is then just over 30 minutes from 10-80 percent.
Mercedes-Benz is taking orders for the EQB now, with prices starting at £53,610 OTR.
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