In a category of teardrop-shaped electrical crossovers, the Mercedes-Benz EQB stands out as refreshingly totally different—for its upright, extra boxy profile.
Though it’s about the identical dimension on the surface because the Tesla Mannequin Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, or VW ID.4, it may well really feel extra spacious inside. And like solely the Mannequin Y, it affords out there third-row seats to suit as much as seven—in a parking house that could be known as compact by American requirements.
The 2024 mannequin yr will solely be the EQB’s third, however Mercedes already has an honest record of updates prepared for this mannequin, which it outlined Thursday. Don’t count on much more vary, or quicker charging, however the EQB seems poised to develop into an much more charming, helpful small electrical crossover for every day household use.
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The EQB stays primarily provided in two all-wheel-drive variations for the U.S. The EQB 300 4Matic goes an EPA-rated 243 miles, whereas the EQB 350 4Matic goes 227 miles—each on a 70.5-kwh battery pack. Mercedes says that the 2024 EQB could get extra effectivity and vary, however that’s pointing to some new effectivity aids which have been added to the interface.
The 2 have the identical motor {hardware} (permanent-magnet in entrance, induction in again), however the latter is software program enabled for increased efficiency. The setup produces 225 hp and 288 lb-ft of torque within the EQB 300 and 288 hp and 384 lb-ft within the EQB 350. A base, single-motor, front-wheel-drive EQB 250+ mannequin was on account of arrive with these different variations, however we’re awaiting affirmation from Mercedes that deliveries have been made.
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On the charging entrance, the EQB is now Plug & Cost suitable—which means that homeowners can merely plug in at enabled cost factors and the community will have the ability to establish the car and its corresponding billing data. Charging itself doesn’t seem to have been improved nonetheless. The height price stays listed at 100 kw, however the modest dimension of the battery pack permits a 10-80% cost in 31 minutes. The 9.6-kw onboard charger in U.S. fashions makes a full in a single day cost effectively inside attain for the commonest residence Stage 2 setup with a 50-amp circuit and 40-amp charging.
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Among the trims and textures have been modified—most notably on the entrance finish, the place the look steps a bit farther away from a standard framed-in grille. As an alternative, a black-panel grille with star sample spans between headlight enclosures and options black stars commonplace or chrome stars for the Electrical Artwork and AMG Line variations. The bumper space is resculpted, with a few of its trim in high-gloss black, and a light-weight band now connects the daytime working lamps. A few of that star-patterning continues inside, however a brand new steering wheel design might be essentially the most noteworthy change. Ten-color ambient lighting is now included.
The bigger 10.3-inch infotainment display is now included in all EQB fashions, and contains wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The EQB’s interface itself additionally will get a refresh, with an up to date technology of the MBUX interface and the addition of show kinds (refined, sporty, and basic). As earlier than, Mercedes says that the newest, so-called zero-layer interface doesn’t require scrolling by way of menus.
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There are additionally now two further acoustic experiences—enabling a complete of 4—that may be bought by these additionally getting the Burmester encompass sound system. These carry interactive sounds reacting to parameters like accelerator place, velocity, and regenerative braking.
Moreover, there’s a brand new multipurpose digital camera to assist help security programs, and that backup digital camera has been upgraded. The parking assistant, with its corresponding 360-degree digital camera view, “may be operated extra intuitively and rapidly” due to the best way it’s integrated into the MBUX interface, the corporate says.
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Together with the $1,150 vacation spot payment, the 2023 EQB 300 4Matic began at $58,050. Pricing and extra characteristic and spec particulars are due within the close to future—maybe together with some corresponding pricing changes. Mercedes says that the 2024 EQB will arrive at U.S. dealerships within the first half of 2024.