Video Summary
Key findings from the YouTube video review of the Mercedes Benz EQB:- The EQB 350 is the only model available in Canada. More options are available in the US.
- Its dual-motor makes 288 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. It has a 70.5-kilowatt-hour battery with 356 kilometers/221 miles of range. It goes from 0 to 100 kilometers in 6.2 seconds (0-60mph in 6 seconds).
- Standard features include a 10.25-inch digital driver display and touchscreen, wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto, wireless charger, power front seats with memory, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, leatherette upholstery, panoramic sunroof, a foot activated tailgate release, over-the-air software updates, and one year of Mercedes Me connect services.
- Heated front seats and heated steering wheel are optional in the US.
- There is a feeling of sportiness. The suspension feels a little bit firmer. The steering feels a little bit heavier. It’s rare to come by that feeling in an EV.
- Brake modulation, or modulation of the brake pedal, is tricky with this car’s regenerative brakes. The brakes are soft, and the transition between regenerative and actual friction brakes isn’t perfect.
- If you are on the road a lot, the charging speed of 100 kilowatts can be challenging.
- The EQB is not rated for towing.
- The car is beautifully put together with quality materials for the interior design and many options with a more traditional aesthetic.
- It’s a stop-gap vehicle and Mercedes Benz will likely be engineering new large SUVs for the future. It has had a hefty premium, but Tesla has dropped the price of the Model Y. Therefore, Mercedes will also need to sharpen their pencil.
