Mercedes-Benz EQA launched in Malaysia at RM 278,201

KUALA LUMPUR: Just after a couple of days of teasing the all-electric EQA, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia today launched the EV in full. The EQA is Mercedes-Benz’s first electric vehicle in Malaysia, fully imported from Germany. 

The new Mercedes-Benz EQA is available on sale in a sole variant - EQA 250 AMG Line, priced at RM 278,201 (on the road without insurance). The EV is fully exempted from import and excise duties and road tax till Dec 2023. Included in the price is a 4-year unlimited mileage warranty for the vehicle and an 8-year/160,000 km warranty for the battery.

As an electric equivalent of the GLA, the EQA gets its energy from an electric propulsion system delivering a maximum power output of 190 PS and a peak torque of 370 Nm. The power is sent to the front wheels of the EV allowing it to run from zero to 100 kmph in 8.9 seconds. The top speed is rated at 160 kmph. 

Mated with the e-motor is a 66.5 kWh battery pack that gives away a WLTP claimed range of around 402 – 429 km. As for charging, it takes 5 hours 45 minutes for a full charge when using an 11kW Type 2 AC charger. With a 100 kW DC charger, you can charge it up to 80% state of tune in almost 32 minutes.

The EV’s battery is made up of five modules and it is located under the passenger compartment reducing the boot space to 340 litres i.e. 100 litres less than the GLA. 

In terms of aesthetics, Mercedes-Benz EQA looks distinctive to the internal combustion-powered SUV thanks to the covered EQ radiator grille, a single fibre optic light bar connecting the restyled headlights. The latter also features blue accents to highlight its EQA identity. Included in the AMG Line body kit are a sportier front bumper and a rear diffuser.

Also part of the standard exterior kit is a full-width central rear light strip, hands-free powered boot, and 19-inch 5 twin-spoke light-alloy wheels

Hop inside the new Mercedes-Benz EQA and you will be welcomed by a hi-tech luxury cabin that you may find similar to the GLA. It benefits from a twin 10.25-inch instrument and infotainment displays coupled with the Mercedes-Benz User Experience system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, Mercedes me connected services, and telematics.

Among the significant interior inclusions are -

• Powered front seats with ventilation and memory function
• Thermotronic dual-zone climate control with rear vents
• Ambient lighting system
• Nappa leather steering wheel
• Illuminated and EQ-branded door sills
• Head-up display
• Wireless charging pad
• Artico man-made leather/Dinamica microfibre upholstery 

As for safety, Mercedes-Benz EQA is kitted with a bucketload of features. These include Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Steering Assist, Active Brake Assist, Active Distance Assist Distronic, Parking Assist Parktronic, Urban Guard, and more.

On the purchase of the first 1,000 units of the EQA, Mercedes-Benz is also offering a free 1-year subscription of JomCharge with unlimited charging at 50% rebate at any preferred JomCharge stations. So, hurry up, before it’s too late.

Also read: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA gets new features, price starts at RM 241k