Mercedes EQA is one of the most affordable in electric car in line-up.
Mercedes-Benz India has launched its latest electric car, the Mercedes EQA, at an attractive price of Rs 66 lakh. This launch makes the EQA the most affordable electric vehicle in Mercedes-Benz’s Indian portfolio. The EQA joins the existing line-up of electric vehicles, which includes the updated EQB 7-seater SUV, the larger EQE SUV, and the luxurious EQS sedan. Bookings for the EQA have started today, and deliveries are expected to begin in January 2025.
Key Highlights
- Mercedes-Benz India launches EQA at Rs 66 lakh.
- EQA is the brand’s most affordable electric car in India.
- Bookings open today, deliveries start January 2025.
- EQA offers a WLTP-certified range of up to 560km.
- Competes with Volvo XC40 Recharge, BMW iX1, and more.
Mercedes EQA: Trim and Pricing
The Mercedes EQA is available in a single 250+ trim with front-wheel drive (FWD). Here is the price detail:
- EQA 250+: Rs 66 lakh (ex-showroom)
Exterior and Interior Highlights
The facelifted EQA, introduced in August, boasts a stylish and modern design. Key exterior features include:
- Crossover-like styling
- Front grille panel with Mercedes’ signature star pattern
- Full-width light bar at the front
- Rear design inspired by the EQB
- Standard 19-inch ‘AMG’ alloy wheels
- Seven color options: Polar White, Cosmos Black, Mountain Grey, High-tech Silver, Spectral Blue, Patagonia Red Metallic, and Mountain Grey MAGNO
Inside, the EQA offers luxurious touches such as:
- Back-lit star pattern on the dashboard and door trim pieces
- Upholstery with rose gold or Titanium grey pearl highlights
- Cupertino leatherette upholstery
- Touch-capacitive three-spoke steering wheel
- Dual-zone climate control
- Digital driver’s display
- Heads-up display
- Augmented reality navigation
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with Mercedes’ latest operating system
- 360-degree camera
- 710W 12-speaker Burmester sound system with Dolby Atmos
For safety, the EQA includes seven airbags, blind spot monitoring, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like active brake assist.
Mercedes EQA Powertrain and Range
The Mercedes EQA is powered by a 70.5kWh battery pack, driving a front-mounted electric motor that generates 190hp and 385Nm of peak torque. The car can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of 160 kph.
The EQA offers a WLTP-certified range of up to 560km on a single charge. The battery supports up to 100kW DC fast charging, which can charge from 10-80 percent in just 35 minutes. For home charging, the standard 11kW AC charger will fully charge the battery in about 7 hours and 15 minutes.
EQA Competition
The Mercedes EQA competes with other entry-level luxury electric SUVs, including:
- Volvo XC40 Recharge
- Volvo C40 Recharge
- BMW iX1
- Kia EV6
With its competitive pricing and rich feature set, the Mercedes EQA is set to attract many luxury electric vehicle buyers in India.
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