Mercedes-Benz EQA SUV India Launch On July 8 - What We Know So Far

With a target to expand its green portfolio, Mercedes-Benz India is all set to introduce the cheapest Mercedes-Benz electric car in India, the EQA. The EQA crossover EV will launch on July 8 in India and is based on the same platform as the GLA but with tweaks and revisions to accommodate the EV drivetrain. Read below the complete details about this upcoming Mercedes electric car in India including its expected price, range, and performance.

Design & Feature Details

Teased ahead of its official launch, the upcoming EQA will be the entry-level EV by Mercedes in India and will be positioned below the EQB. Based on the same platform as the GLA, the new EQA might remind you of the GLA from many angles. Despite that, the EV design philosophy flows throughout its design. For starters, the front has distinctive LED headlights with a connected LED bar on the front grille while the bumper features aero dams for better airflow. The side profile is dominated by new EV-specific alloy wheels and the highlight of the rear design remains a new connected LED tail-light setup. 

The cabin design is also identical to that of the GLA but does get a few changes to differentiate it. The dashboard has EV-inspired highlights with turbine AC vents and a dual 10.2-inch connected screen setup. The EQA is expected to be equipped with a Burmester music system and a big panoramic sunroof. Mercedes will also offer ADAS level-1 features on the EQA for its enhanced safety.

Mercedes-Benz EQA Range, Battery, And Performance

Mercedes-Benz offers the EQA in the global markets with four different options. These include – EQA 250, EQA 250+, EQA 300 4MATIC, and EQA 350. All of these variants are equipped with a 66.5kWh battery pack, except the EQA 250+ which comes with a larger 70.5kWh unit. However, the power figures and performance vary as per the variant chosen. The EQA 250 & 250+ offers 188bhp of peak power and 385Nm of peak torque. The AWD 4MATIC version boasts 225bhp of peak power & 390Nm of peak torque. The range-topping EQA 350 offers 288bhp of power & 520Nm of peak torque. The maximum WLTP-claimed driving range of the Mercedes-Benz EQA goes up to 560 km per charge.

Mercedes-Benz EQA Price & Rivals

The EQA will officially debut in India on July 8. With its launch, it’ll enter into a segment that consists of rivals like the Volvo XC40 Recharge & BMW iX1. Having said this, the new Mercedes-Benz EQA price is likely to start from Rs 60-65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) as part of the official launch offers.