Mercedes-Benz EQA Is Ready to launch on 8th july In India

Mercedes-Benz will soon introduce its most affordable EV in India, the EQA, an all-electric derivative of the GLA SUV. Ahead of its launch on July 8, we have received exclusive information about the India-spec Mercedes-Benz EQA. It will come to India in a single Rs 250+ variant with a bigger battery pack. Let's take a closer look at this upcoming entry-level Mercedes EV

Mercedes-Benz Exterior

  The upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQA features new blacked-out headlights with LED light bars above the grille and connected tail light units that are different from the Mercedes-Benz GLA on which it is based. The front grille has been blanked-off and features silver starry elements in a glossy black finish. The EQA also features 19-inch alloy wheels instead of the 18-inch units offered on the GLA.

Colour variants of the Mercedes-Benz EQA

The Mercedes-Benz EQA is going to come with a total of seven colour variants. This new electric car will get Spectral Blue, Polar White, Hi-Tech Silver, Cosmos Black and Mountain Grey colours. Apart from this, this EV is also going to come with exclusive manufacturer paints Mountain Grey Mango and Patagonia Grey.

Interior, Features and Safety

The interior of the Mercedes has the same dashboard layout as the GLA. However, it has a different dual-tone Rose Gold and Titanium Grey Pearl theme. The Indian EQA will get key features like two 10-inch displays (for the digital driver display and infotainment system), a head-up display, a 12-speaker Burmester sound system, dual-zone AC and connected car technology. It also gets power-adjustable memory seats with lumbar support. On the safety front, it will get seven airbags, a 360-degree camera with park assist and blind spot assist, and some advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Performance

Talking about the performance figures, this EV will accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.6 seconds. Other variants sold internationally also get the option of a smaller 66.5 kWh battery pack with a dual-motor setup. In terms of charging, it supports 11 kW AC charging, which charges the battery from 0-100 percent in 7 hours and 15 minutes. The EV also supports 100 kW DC fast charging which charges the battery from 10-80 percent in just 35 minutes.

Price and Rivals

Bookings for the Mercedes-Benz EQA have begun at a token amount of Rs 1.5 lakh. It is expected to have a starting price of Rs 69 lakh (ex-showroom), competing with the Volvo XC40 Recharge, Volvo C40 Recharge, BMW iX1 and Kia EV6.