Specs and pricing have been confirmed for the fully electric 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 SUV ahead of its Australian arrival in June.
Slotting underneath the EQC, the EQA 250 is priced at a non-negotiable $76,800 plus on-road costs.
The EQA uses a 66.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers an electric motor positioned on the front axle to produce 140kW of power and 375Nm of torque.
When fully charged, the EQA has a driving range of approximately 426km (WLTP cycle).
In terms of performance, the EQA250 can sprint from 0-100km/h in 8.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 160km/h.
Owners can charge at 100kW using DC public fast chargers and 11kW using a home wall box. At launch, Mercedes is offering three years of free charging on the Chargefox network.
Dimensionally, the EQA measures 4463mm long, 1834mm wide and 1620mm tall, with a 2729mm wheelbase. The boot space is 340L.
Standard equipment includes adaptive damping, 19-inch AMG alloy wheels, a powered tailgate with kick opening, wireless phone charging, heated front seats, Artico faux leather trim, and the MBUX infotainment system with dual 10.25-inch screens Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and satellite navigation.
Autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign monitoring, a rear-view camera and adaptive cruise control with stop & go are also included.
Mercedes is also offering an Edition 1 package for an additional $7300. The package adds 20-inch AMG alloy wheels, an AMG Line exterior package, grey and blue leather upholstery, backlit trim inlays, a sports steering wheel and unique Edition 1 floor mats.
Order books for the EQA 250 open in April with deliveries set to commence in June.
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA pricing (excluding on-road costs):
EQA 250 – $76,800
EQA 250 Edition 1 - $84,100
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