Overview

Mercedes-Benz’s line-up of EQ-badged all-electric cars is evolving quickly, with the model line-up growing to rival that of its petrol and diesel models. The EQA is the smallest model in the range – and with a series of updates for 2024, the firm hopes it will stay on the pace of newer rivals.

Design-wise, it’s what you’ve come to expect from a small Mercedes-Benz SUV – smooth, creaseless configuration outside and an MBUX-equipped dashboard and screen-heavy infotainment set-up on the inside. Not much has changed for 2024, with new graphics for the panel between the front lights, updated MBUX infotainment and some improvements to the overall efficiency.

The EQA is a typical premium offering, boasting the latest tech in a compact package that closely rivals the BMW iX1, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Audi Q4 E-Tron, Genesis GV60 and Lexus UX 300e. Like three of those cars (but not the Audi and Genesis), it’s based on an existing petrol car, in this case the GLA SUV.

Mercedes-Benz brought the EQA to market quite quickly, thanks to the fact that it shares a proven mechanical package with the likes of the A-Class, CLA, GLA and GLB, which brings economy of scale to its maker, and lower prices than a more bespoke offering might.

The EQA is available in Sport Executive, AMG Line Executive, AMG Line Premium and AMG Line Premium Plus specifications – each offering an impressive array of safety systems. There’s a choice of the front-wheel drive 250+, 300 4Matic and 350 4Matic which both offer four-wheel drive. All models share the same 70.5kWh battery pack and maximum range is up to a claimed 345 miles for the 250.

Over the next few pages, we’ll take you right through the updated EQA, diving deep into its characteristics and its good and bad points. That includes what it’s like to drive, how nice the cabin is, how practical it is, and how much it costs to run.