[Auto] Mercedes EQA 250: All the details of the electric compact SUV

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Mercedes-EQ, the subsidiary brand of Mercedes for electric vehicles, presented its new member this morning. It's called the Mercedes EQA, and it's a compact-sized electric crossover. The first version that will hit the market of this new model will be the Mercedes EQA 250, although later more variants will arrive.

As you can imagine, this Mercedes EQA is the little brother of the well-known Mercedes EQC that we met long ago. Of course, in addition to size, the benefits are lower, as is its price. What doesn't change so much is autonomy, but we'll talk about that a few lines below.

 

Mercedes EQA: Combination of GLA and EQC

Logically, in the front we have a fully closed and large grill. It is finished in gloss black to create contrast and in its central part is the brand's logo in a considerable size. On the sides it communicates with the headlights. The bumper is muscular, continuing the customary styling of any SUV worth its salt. There are pipes of doubtful functionality that provide a greater aesthetic appeal.

Less striking is the side view. In the unit that we see in the images, specific wheels are used with several colors to choose from as an option. But beyond that detail, the line is very similar to that of the GLA, using black plastic protections for the side skirts and wheel arches.

More characteristic is the back. And this is due to the design of the pilots and their lighting. As other brands are doing on various products, the pilots are communicated by a horizontal strip. On the gate you can see the brand's logo and the EQA 250 inscription on the left side.

For its part, the interior is identical to that of the GLA. Logically, the MBUX, with the information on the digital instrument panel and the central infotainment touch screen, change slightly. But otherwise, it will be very difficult to distinguish whether we are in the GLA or in the new Mercedes EQA.

First with 190 hp and front-wheel drive
As we said at the beginning of this article, the first mechanical variant to hit the market will be the Mercedes EQA 250. It is front-wheel drive and produces 140 kW (190 hp) and 375 Nm of torque. Its maximum speed is limited to 160 km / h, being able to complete 0 to 100 in 8.9 seconds.

The battery is lithium-ion with a capacity of 66.5 kWh. The autonomy is situated at 426 kilometers according to the WLTP homologation cycle, while the consumption is 17.7 kWh / 100 km. Of course, one downside is that the boot has been reduced to 340 liters, for the 420 offered by the GLA. Logically, the batteries need a lot of space.

Mercedes has already announced that the EQA will have more engines. The 250, which is this first, will be available on the European market from next spring. The German manufacturer has not given specific details of the rest, but it has announced that we will have available versions with four-wheel drive and powers greater than 200 kW, that is, more than 270 hp.

Regarding recharges, the battery can be charged in a domestic socket or in public charging stations with powers of up to 11 kW. In a Wallbox it is much faster, although Mercedes does not specify exact data. He does talk about fast charging stations with direct current, commenting that you can go from 10 to 80% of the load in just 30 minutes if the power is 100 kW.

 

Well equipped as standard
Although there are several trim levels and different packages and options, the Mercedes EQA will come well equipped from access. Among other things, it will come standard with LED headlights and automatic high-beams, power-operated tailgate, 18-inch alloy wheels, ambient lighting, comfort seats with lumbar support, reversing camera and multifunction steering wheel. Also the MBUX system comes standard on all EQAs.