Mercedes-Benz EQA India Launch Tomorrow; Here's All You Need to Know

Mercedes-Benz will announce the prices for its much-awaited EQA in India tomorrow, i.e., July 8. The upcoming SUV is an electric version of the ICE-powered GLA, which starts at Rs 50.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Internationally, the EQA comes in four variants: EQA 250, EQA 250+, EQA 300 4Matic, and EQA 350 4Matic. In India, however, it will only be available in the long-range EQA 250+ variant with a 70.5 kWh battery. The electric SUV retains the overall shape of its ICE counterpart, with slight front and rear design modifications such as all-black headlamps, an enclosed grille with small starry elements, linked taillights, and 19-inch alloy wheels. It will be accessible in multiple paint options, including Mountain Grey, High-tech Silver, Polar White, Night Black, Cosmos Black, Spectral Blue, Manufaktur Patagonia Red Metallic, and Manufaktur  Mountain Grey Magno. Let's look at more details about the electrified SUV before it sells in India.

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Mercedes-Benz EQA: Powertrain

The EQA 250+ will have a 70.5 kWh battery and a front axle-mounted electric motor with 188bhp and 385Nm of performance numbers. With this setup, the SUV is claimed to sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds and attain a top speed of 160km/h. The WLTP-certified range stands at 560 kilometres.

The EQA 250+ can be fully charged in 7 hours and 15 minutes with an 11kW AC charger, according to the German carmaker. It can also be charged from 10% to 80% in about 35 minutes using a 100 kW DC fast charger. Notably, the SUV will get an 11kW charger as standard. 

Mercedes-Benz EQA: Interior and Features

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ will include several amenities such as two 10-inch screens one for the digital driver’s display and another for the infotainment system), a panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker Burmester sound system, a heads-up display, connected car tech, and power-adjustable memory seats. The SUV will also be equipped with a 360-degree camera with park assist, blind spot assist, seven airbags, and ADAS features for safety. 

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Mercedes-Benz EQA: Price and Rivals

The SUV is expected to carry a lower price tag than the Mercedes-Benz EQB, which currently retails at Rs 77.75 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with the Kia EV6, the BMW iX1, and the Volvo XC40 Recharge.