2023 Mercedes Benz EQB Review // Great package but that range and price!

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB compact electric crossover. The Mercedes Benz EQB 350 dual motor makes 288 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. It has a 70.5 kWh battery with 356 km/221 miles of range and goes 0-100 in 6.2 seconds, 0-60 in 6 seconds.
In the US, there are two more Mercedes Benz EQB models, the 250+ which is FWD, it has 188 horsepower and 245 miles of range. The EQB 300 an AWD model has 225 horsepower and 232 miles of range.
The Mercedes Benz EQB gives you plenty of flexibility whether you have a small family who needs a 5-passenger vehicle or one that is a little larger and needs a 3rd row. The 3rd row will cost you an extra $1,300 CAD/$1,250 USD but it is small and best for little kids. Mercedes-Benz has carried over the interior from the GLB gas model with dual screens, a 10.25” digital driver display and a 10.25” touchscreen which is also controlled by the centre console trackpad.
The Mercedes Benz EQB looks a lot like the GLB, it’s hard to tell it’s an electric vehicle which may appeal to buyers who want to blend in with their EV. Instead of a grille, the EQB has a black panel and the wheels have blue accents. It comes standard with LED lighting which spans across the entire front panel and a lightbar across the rear. Other standard features include aluminum roof rails, available black and 19” wheels.
The Mercedes Benz EQB is missing a few features like ventilated front seats, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, only wired and heated rear seats.
The Mercedes BenzEQB comes with an 9.6 kW on-board charger. With a DC Fast charger with speeds up to 100 kW only you can charge from 10-80% in about 30 minutes. With a Level 2 charger 10-100% in 6.5 hours. Unfortunately, the charging speed is slow, but if you mostly charge at home, you will be fine, it will be more challenging on the road.

In Canada, the EQB 350 starts at $75,700 CAD. In the US, the Premium trim is $60,550 USD, Exclusive $61,800 USD and Pinnacle $64,350 USD.

[patrick]

I never knew there were so many road-trippers until ev's came out. Now everyone needs to be able to drive from Boston to LA without stopping apparently. Range anxiety isn't a thing for me, it's charging anxiety. If I can be confident the chargers will work, planning a trip based on my mileage is easy and fine. We aren't there yet with non-Tesla networks though. I think it will improve in time.

[acchaladka]

That "don't get freaky" catchphrase from Zach makes perfect sense for him, for the target consumer for this, and for Mercedes. The 'halfway to full EV' aspects of door handles and same interior, fits for a ton of old upper middle class+ consumers. Beautifully done. For the record I'm the opposite, the freakier the better, but I appreciate the epic utility of the PriusV. For me, the first performance e-wagon priced below $100k will be my queen and replace our Tesla 3. Btw, pretty correct about the range issue as we go fully packed to the chalet once every two weeks, and that's it really worth our 500km range.

[qryptoq]

I own this vehicle and so far i love it. Great review. Agree with your comments and opinions. One take from an owner; this car is FUN to drive.

[utopia]

Really solid review, love that you gave good pros and some serious considerations of the negatives and potential for it being a stop gap. Thanks for the good review

[princeofthereptiles]

“stay away from freaky” quote of the year😂😂

[johnoksys]

Good Video Nice Vehicle I Love The Variety Of Vehicles You Test

[serkanister]

I am not into ev's but still watching you two regardless, great job guys. Andrea you look great in red!

[jeffer]

I think the current crop of EVs are essentially play toys for those who are well off. They just don't make sense to the mainstream public yet. Until battery composition and technology changes and improves, they remain an elitist form of transportation. Yes, you can get "cheap" EVs, but (in Canada) they are still in the $50-$60k range and are basically just $30k cars with a $30k battery, so certainly don't look and feel like their price. You'll never get that $30k back in savings over just buying a regular car. Honestly, Toyota has the best idea currently. Offers efficient regular vehicles and most have a hybrid option. Hybrids use half the fuel, are very reliable and most have an ROI of about 2 years, so they make sense. Use less fuel, remain affordable, actually make financial sense.

[reinhardspeckhardt]

Great review! All of the electric manufacturers need to increase their range! A little over 200 miles is way to low in range. Especially in cold weather!

[coffeecoffeecoffee]

My favorite way to start the weekend! :)

[mohnster]

"Stay away from freaky" Zack should have told me before I started dating her 😂

[michaelsylvester]

Wow!!
This very impressive review well done to both of you.
Looks all around amazing!!

[aceofspades]

Not my fav vehicle but you guys always do great vids.

[hellonwheels]

Honest Review like always, its appriciated

[kellingtonlink]

The ONLY Sport/Utility electric vehicle that excites me is the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, especially the Turbo S. This exciting vehicle definitely has the Sport (of SUV) part nailed and has proper utility as well. Its just too bad it starts at $150, 000 and peaks at $256, 000 CAD! It probably might be too much of stretch calling it an SUV for most people … but its the only practical Electric vehicle in my opinion that has head turning looks… all whilst ‘saving’ the planet… which I suppose is a good thing. Thanks for the video.

[herbertwedermanjr]

I’m just happy Andrea is wearing a dress❤, it’s been a long winter:)

[NakedButAnonymous]

Range got better at 2025 and definitely deserves the money.

[celticfan]

Your reviews are brilliant but the one thing I would change is you should stop driving in heels/block shoes and drive barefoot instead! Gives you batter feel for the car and I just hate seeing people driving in that type of shoe! Apart from that you’re amazing! ❤️

[bigheadrec]

They probably don't have enough supply, so no need to lower the price. Having said that, in Canada this model should be below $70K. The range is not a big deal for many, you just might have to plug it in more frequently. At least you don't have to visit a gasoline station, but prep extra time for those longer trips.

[Richardak]

All that snap as long as you do not want to leave your neighborhood. Expensive and very inconvenient shopping cart as long as you do not leave your town. Range in winter would barely be 150 kl.