Benz three-row EQB to reach Chinese dealers in the end of 2021

Mercedes-Benz EQB Three-Row Electric Crossover Bows At IAA 2021

The new Mercedes EQB is the fully-electric version of the GLB crossover.

Aside from its purpose-built electric models that are (or will soon be) part of the Mercedes-Benz EQ lineup of EVs, such as the EQE, EQS or the next-gen EQC, the manufacturer has also turned some of its ICE models into EVs. It already sells the EQA and EQV, but now it has added yet another model, the all-new EQB.

Unlike the EQA, which is also available as the front-wheel drive EQA 250 (which we recently tested), the EQB is only available with two motors, in either EQB 300 or EQB 350 guises. They both draw from the same 66.5 kWh battery pack (shared with the EQA), they have the same maximum charging speed of 110 kW (10 to 80 percent in 31 minutes) and both have an identical WLTP range of up to 419 km (260 miles).

When it comes to how Mercedes is positioning the vehicle, the manufacturer points out that it is aimed at those who want electric drive, sporty and dynamic SUV design and those looking for a compact three-row crossover. Tesla Model Y, Audi Q4 E-Tron and Volkswagen ID.4 are specifically targeted as the EQB’s main rivals, although not all offer the same three-row layout.

The EQB will be produced by Beijing Benz and should become available in China in the end of 2021.

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