Luxury auto heavyweight Mercedes-Benz is already releasing its second vehicle in an ambitious all-electric rollout plan. The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 will soon join last year’s slightly bigger EQC 400 as a crossover SUV built on Merc’s very successful GLA.
Given the booming sales of their internal combustion counterparts – both the GLC and the GLA – it’s clear Mercedes is hoping to convert this loyal customer base to its more sustainable options over time.
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Much like the impressive EQC 400, the EQA 250 will feature wrap-around lightbars on the rear and front of the car, futuristic (almost artistic) multi-spoke wheels, as well as a very liveable interior laden with the latest in Mercedes technology.
As with the EQC, only one battery and powertrain option will be available initially. A single electric motor powering the front axel will push out 140kW and 375Nm of torque. This motor will be linked to a 66.5kWh battery that can charge at rates of up to 100kW on a DC fast charger, with the capability of going from 10% to 80% capacity in just 30 minutes. Currently, its projected range is around the 435km mark, although further iterations of the EQA will likely see that number increase.
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When the EQC 400 finally arrived in Australia last year, it was the first Mercedes-Benz available to be purchased online and shipped to your door directly from Germany. It also included a five-year Chargefox subscription and five years complimentary charging on the ultra-rapid Chargefox network. This effectively meant you received free charging in most Australian capital cities as a reward for taking the EV plunge.
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It’s not confirmed when – or even if – the EQA will be arriving in Australia, but if the perks of owning an EQC are anything to go by, it’ll be a compelling package at the least.
Official correspondence from Stuttgart also confirms that Merc plans for 10 all-electric vehicles by the end of 2022.
Now, watch our Lunch Run episode with the Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 below.