Mercedes-Benz EQA - What's on offer?

Finally, Mercedes-Benz has launched the pure-electric EAQ SUV. Based on the conventional fuel-powered GLA, the EQA is the third model in the brand's EQ lineup that consists of EQV and EQC. In the near future, the GLB based EQB will join this lineup.

As mentioned above, the EQA is based on the GLA SUV and this fact is very well visible to the naked eyes as well. The two share the same structure and body panels (almost all). However, there are a few clues that'll help you distinguish the two cars. For instance, the EQA's front fascia gets a closed-off gloss-black grille, tapered headlights, and gloss-black badges on the fender.

Let's now study each element of the EQA EV from design to performance to safety specs -

• Mercedes-Benz EQA design highlights -
• Full-LED lamps with blue detailing (consistent with EQ brand)
• Eyebrow daytime running lights joined by a single fiber optic strip
• Rear conjoined lighting unit
• GLA-like rectangular tail light
• 18-inch alloy wheels

EQA AMG Line model is also on offer, and like with other Mercedes models it too makes the car look sportier. It brings along features like a sportier front and rear bumper, double louvre grille, and up to 20-inch wheels with either blue or rose gold finish.

Further, the EQA is designed keeping in mind all the laws of aerodynamics. Its drag coefficient of 0.28 is possible due to design modifications/inclusions like aero wheels, cleaner front and rear fascia, optimised underbody panelling, active air intake, and improved headlight and radiator sealing.

Mercedes-Benz EQA cabin inclusions

• Free Standing display panel on the dashboard with cutouts
• Mercedes-Benz User Experience
• Twin displays measuring - 7 and 10.25-inches
• Optional fibre optic illumination and standard wood & aluminium options
• Touchscreen with charging options, energy flow, and electricity consumption
• Instrument display with a wattmeter

The EQA cabin comes with Electric Art trim that includes rose gold highlights on fabric, air vents, seat piping, along with grey faux Artico leather.

Also, on offer is a special-edition EQA Edition 1 version that features blue fabric under the genuine perforated grey leather and blue air vents.

Mercedes-Benz EQA engine configuration

At the moment, Mercedes is offering the EQA with a single powertrain trim - the EQA 250. It is powered by a 190 PS/375 Nm single asynchronous four-mounted electric motor. The EQA covers 0 to 100 kmph mark in 8.9 seconds and can attain a top speed of 160 kmph. A range of 426 km is provided by the 66.5 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery.

Mercedes-Benz EQA charging

The EQA can be charged using up to 11kW AC power, the time duration would depend on the country's infrastructure. It can also be juiced by up to 100 kW of DC fast charging that will charge the battery from 10 to 80 percent in just half an hour.

Mercedes-Benz safety features

• Autonomous emergency braking
• Lane-keeping assist
• Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
• Active speed limit assist
• Lane centring assist
• Pre-Safe Plus
• Evasive steering assist
• Blind spot monitoring

Conclusion

The Mercedes-Benz EQA is a superb pure-electric car that comes loaded with fabulous design and comforting and safety features.

Also Read: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA - First impression