Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ A Feature Rich Transition To Luxury EVs

India’s most desirable luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz India made stepping into the world of compact luxury BEV segment in India exciting and fun with its entry luxury BEV in a SUV body shape- the EQA 250+. This SUV offers a thoughtful blend of innovative technology and futuristic design underlining Mercedes-Benz’s philosophy of ‘there is no luxury without sustainability’..

The EQA 250+ represents Mercedes-Benz’s focus on sustainable mobility while delivering the features expected from the brand. The EQA offers an attractive option for young customers desiring for a BEV which is agile, dynamic, feature loaded, intuitive and highly practical. It introduces Indian buyers to an exciting electric SUV that carries forward the company’s tradition of thoughtful engineering and user-focused design.

For those considering the shift to electric, the EQA 250+ offers a practical step forward. Here’s a closer look at what this luxury EV brings to the table.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ features a design that is destined to be a future classic, aging gracefully. It stands out with its EV specific black grille patterned with the prized 3-pointed star Mercedes emblem. The grille flows seamlessly into a horizontal light band that connects the sleek LED headlamps, giving the front a unified and modern appearance. Moving to the sides the chrome detailing around the glass area adds subtle highlights, while the coupe-inspired side window lines enhance its silhouette. The SUV rides on AMG alloy wheels, which complete its road-ready stance. Overall the EQA 250+ gives a futuristic yet contemporary impression without going overboard, hence if you are coming from an ICE vehicle and are skeptical about the ludicrous looks of some EVs you won’t have to fret here as the EQA falls right into the sweet spot in terms of design.

Mercedes-Benz being one of biggest names in the luxury car market globally sure knows how to wrap the occupants around in opulence and the EQA does impress once again. On the inside it exhilarates with its luxurious and functional layout. The first thing that you’ll notice is that the seats are upholstered in Artico leather (man-made) and rose gold accents on the air-conditioning vents popping out in the colour combination adding visual variety to the cabin.

Ambient lighting system is another well known feature of the company and here this system allows occupants to set the tone of the cabin, choosing from a wide spectrum of colors. The dashboard is a key element of any car which is in sight all the time and it features a standout 10.25-inch MBUX infotainment system, which offers seamless connectivity and features like augmented reality traffic guidance to simplify navigation and more. The acoustic duties are carried out by the Burmester surround sound system which does give a better result in EVs, so this gets a big thumbs up. It also features a head-up display (HUD), 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, high beam assist, wireless smartphone charging, 5 USB C-type ports, TPMS, illuminated door sills, multifunction steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather, electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, voice commands and gesture control.

Safety is of paramount importance today in India when looking for a new car and here it remains a priority with the inclusion of advanced active and passive safety features like Blind Spot Assist, 360-degree camera, park assist, brake assist, adaptive high beam assist, ISOFIX points, emergency SOS system, signature Pre-Safe collision system, TPMS, run-flat tyres, acoustic environmental protection and 7-airbags including a kneebag.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ houses a 70.50 kWh high density lithium-ion battery pack which returns a range of up to 560 km. It has a peak power output of 188 bhp and 385 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 160 kmph and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 8.6 seconds. The EQA 250+ integrates an easily accessible charging port with visual indicators to track the charging process. It also supports DC fast charging up to 100 kWh using which it can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 35 minutes and using a standard 11 kWh wallbox charger it can charge from 0 to 100 percent in about 7.15 hours making it practical for city and highway use.