Mercedes recently launched its 7-seater Electric SUV called EQB. The EQB is loaded with many features and it is the only 7-seater electric car offered at this price point.
Mercedes also offers EQC in India but when compared with EQB the EQB is the better option to buy. The looks of the EQC are boxier than the EQC. Due to this, the car looks more like a baby GLS.
Mercedes EQB is a compact SUV and you will find it more aggressive than the GLB which is also available in the Indian car market. The EQB has raised rooflines and a black panel grille above which you will find a LED strip that enhances the looks of the car.
Mercedes also gave it some EV touches so that people can confirm that it’s an electric car with just one look. The most attractive color of EQB is rose gold.
The interior of the EQB is worth looking at. You will find it attractive and good quality considering the price of the car. The rose gold ac vents and the ambient lighting of this car will surely catch your eye.
The EQB has a dual 10.25-inch screen and multiple physical buttons. The interior lighting for which the Mercedes is famous looks gorgeous at night.
EQB has powered seats, a twin sunroof, an MBUX system with connected car technology, blind-spot assist, park assist, and clever kinetics features that adjust the seats instantly.
Mercedes EQB is a compact SUV but this does not affect the interior space. The EQB interior is very spacious and Mercedes has also fitted a 3rd-row seat in this car which makes it a 7-seater.
The 3rd row of EQB has enough headroom and knee room for an adult to go for a shorter drive, however, kids will love the back space of this car. Put down the 3rd row if not in use and you will have a boot space of 465 liters.
Now let’s talk about the driving experience of this car Mercedes EQB is fun to drive and you will not feel discomfort on longer drives. You will not feel any jerk in this car. The EQB has a 66.5kWh battery pack that powers the dual motor setup.
This car has 225bhp of total power and 390 Nm of torque. EQB can do 0 to 100kmpl in just 8 seconds and to max use, the power put this car in sports mode and you will easily reach the top speed of this car.
The steering and body of EQB stay stable even at very high speeds. Due to the linear power delivery tech, this SUV feels very easy to drive.
While driving in heavy traffic even with the heavy weight of this SUV you will not face any driving difficulties. The ground clearance of EQB is the best in class, you can easily conquer uneven roads with this SUV. The suspension of this SUV is good, you will not notice any small bumps on the roads.
EQB can be taken on long drives as it has an official range of 423 km with a regenerative braking system. To get the best range drive it in Eco mode.
The battery of EQB takes 6 hours and 25 minutes to fully charge on AC charging.
EQB 300 is a beautiful luxury electric SUV to have and drive. It has good ground clearance, good range, compact size, spacious interior, 7-seating capability, attractive design, and good driving experience.
The price of this car is expected to be around Rs.80 lakh and it currently has no rivals to compete with.
