EQA

Released 2021

Mercedes-Benz's compact electric SUV (H243), the electric sibling of the H247 GLA, sold in the UK as the front-wheel-drive EQA 250+ and all-wheel-drive EQA 300 4MATIC, suited to buyers who want a small premium electric car.

Body: SUV
Powertrain: Electric
Power: 188–225 bhp
Range: 280–346 mi
Boot: 340 l

Electric

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the EQA has a classy, well-equipped, technology-rich cabin and is quiet and relaxing to drive. The common criticisms are a high price next to newer rivals, an unsettled ride, modest performance and slower charging than rivals; the range divides opinion, with What Car? praising it and Autocar disappointed.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Electric
Power: 188–225 bhp
0–62 mph: 7.7–8.6 s
Top speed: 99 mph
Engine or motors: EQA 250+: 140 kW (190 hp); EQA 300 4MATIC: 168 kW (228 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque: 385 Nm (EQA 250+), 390 Nm (EQA 300 4MATIC)
Gearbox: Single-speed automatic
Drive: Front-wheel drive (EQA 250+); 4MATIC all-wheel drive (EQA 300 4MATIC)

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 280–346 miles
Battery: 70.5 kWh
Fastest charging: 100 kW
Range detail: WLTP range 311–346 miles (EQA 250+) or 272–280 miles (EQA 300 4MATIC), depending on specification
Charging: EQA 250+ usable battery capacity 70.5 kWh (Mercedes). For the EQA 300 4MATIC, Mercedes' 2024 manual and current UK tax listing say 66.5 kWh usable, but its 2025 and April 2026 UK brochures list 70.5 kWh as standard equipment. DC up to 100 kW, 10–80% in 35 minutes (EQA 250+) or 32 minutes (EQA 300 4MATIC); 7.4 kW on-board AC charger, 10–100% in 7 hours 15 minutes on an 11 kW wallbox or 10 hours 45 minutes at 7.4 kW
Efficiency: 145–163 Wh/km (EQA 250+), 180–185 Wh/km (EQA 300 4MATIC), WLTP combined
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

Practicality

Body: SUV
Seats: 5
Boot: 340 litres
Length: 4,463 mm
Width: 1,834 mm
Weight: From 2,050 kg
Boot: 340 litres, 1,320 litres with the rear seats folded
Towing: 1,500 kg (EQA 250+) or 1,800 kg (EQA 300 4MATIC) braked; 750 kg unbraked
Size: 4,463 mm long, 1,834 mm wide without mirrors (2,020 mm with); 11.4 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,050 kg (EQA 250+), 2,115 kg (EQA 300 4MATIC)

Tech and safety

Warranty: Battery: 8 years or 100,000 miles

Pros and cons

Pros

EQA 250+ has up to 346 miles of WLTP range
Battery warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles
EQA 300 4MATIC has all-wheel drive

Cons

DC charging limited to 100 kW; 10–80% in 32–35 minutes
Top speed limited to 99 mph
Boot of 340 litres

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
VolkswagenID.4	SUV	Electric	187–335 bhp	268–351 mi	533 l	Jan 2021
AudiQ4 e-tron	SUV	Electric	201–335 bhp	269–344 mi	515 l	Jun 2021
AudiQ4 Sportback e-tron	SUV	Electric	201–335 bhp	274–351 mi	527 l	Jul 2021

Sources

Photo: media.oneweb.mercedes-benz.com

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