The Mercedes-Benz EQC is all new for the 2020 model year.
Pros Plush cabin, refined handling, costs less than some competitors.
Cons Some rivals offer quicker acceleration, shorter driving range than some competing models, infotainment system's touchpad comes with a learning curve.
Pros All-electric powertrain Familiar and handsome styling Impressive performance Spacious interior Customizable regen
Cons Is 200 miles enough range? May be too conservative for some Too late?
The first Mercedes-Benz EV is deliberately free of revolutionary tendencies, but for many of its SUV customers it could be an introduction to a new world of motoring.The first Mercedes-Benz fully electric vehicle (EV) to be sold in Australia has arrived. It's called the EQC and is targeted at the Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla Model X, and imminent Audi e-tron.
Pros Quiet, wafting driving experience Loaded with cabin tech Outstanding safety credentials Understated design a genuine point of difference
Cons Moderate driving range Back seats and boot nothing special Front suspension can get crashy Supply appears to be quite limited
The EQB is an all-new model for the Mercedes-Benz lineup and should be on sale in North America sometime this summer.
Pros Practical interior, brisk acceleration with upgraded powertrain, nicely-trimmed interior.
Cons Third row isn't very roomy, battery takes up some cargo space, fussy infotainment system.
In an increasingly crowded field of electric crossovers, the boxy 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB offers something refreshingly against-the-grain.
Pros Just-right shape bridges boxy and aero Quiet, comfortable ride Available third-row seat Sliding second-row seat No sci-fi EV gimmickry
Cons Premium price Lower range than most rivals Third row is tiny Infotainment screens’ learning curve Top active safety costs extra
