Mercedes EQB In-Depth Review 2022 - The Ultimate Electric Seven-Seater?

It's very difficult to package a mid-sized EV so effectively that up to seven people can sit inside it. But Mercedes has pulled off that feat with this car, the EQB, which usefully broadens its electric vehicle line-up. It's based of course on the combustion-engined GLB crossover and shares much of that car's premium appeal.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00​​​​ Introduction
00:34 Background
03:08 Driving Experience
13:34 Design & Build
33:59 Market & Model Range
49:44 Cost of Ownership
1:00:44 Summary

Background

There's a flood of mid-size Crossover electric vehicles out there at present. So any fresh class entrant had better have something fairly unique to offer. Fortunately, this one does: the Mercedes EQB. It's one of what seems like a continual stream of different Mercedes EQ electric models, with the 'B' in this case standing not for the brand's mini-MPV but designating instead something you may already have guessed from a quick glance at this car: the fact that this is the full-battery version of the Stuttgart maker's GLB mid-sized SUV.

Engineering and technology-wise, this car shares everything that matters with its smaller EQA hatch stablemate - including a slightly compromised MFA2 chassis not originally designed for EV use. This model hails from quite a different production facility though. Instead of Rastatt in Germany, it's screwed together at Kecskemet in Hungary, where the GLB is built. A change from the original plan, which would have seen the EQB produced in Daimler's French Hambach plant alongside little smart cars. Regardless of provenance though, what we've got here looks as if it might be a smart choice for a forward-thinking family.

Summary

We feel much more convinced by this EQB then we did by its EQA stablemate. Mainly because this more versatile design has a unique selling point denied not only to the EQA but to most other mid-sized EVs out there: seven seats. So larger families who lack a lottery win and don't want a converted van can now join the electric vehicle revolution.

What'll they find here? The usual eye-catching Mercedes front-of-cabin experience, classy screen technology and the rather smug sense of self-satisfaction that comes with having a car with the Three-Pointed Star on your driveway. On top of that, the brake regeneration system is excellent. All of this means that right here, right now, this is the best affordable EV Mercedes makes. And that makes it a difficult car to ignore.

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[livenewstvdotcom]

Awesome review well engaging and in depth every bit covered

[javierramos]

I have had an EQB for two months now. The only issue with this car is its range. If the range was 300 miles it would be great. Unfortunately, its range is more like 217 miles.

[ez]

I love my eqb! Great to drive and nice change from XC 90

[pjackowspa]

Don’t know where you got the info about towing?

[cp]

That pronunciation of Kecskemét made me laugh so hard. Nice try though. 🙂Good review btw.

[antonoat]

Buy now or wait six months for more modern alternatives featuring the new confirmed battery technology with much improved range and charging times thanks to the new style cell architecture, don’t be swayed by the motoring press which want us to buy now to keep their industry flourishing rather than being upfront with the masses! !!!