Hey Guys, Since producing this video, Mercedes-Benz have announced that the UK will be getting: EQA 300 - Power: 228hp - Torque: 390nm - 0-60 mph in 7.7 sec EQA 350 4MATIC - Power: 296hp - Torque: 520nm - 0-60 mph in 6.0 sec I know which one I want! 🤓
How are you liking it, 3 months on? I am in Melbourne, Australia. Ordered mine yesterday, end July. But have to wait till Christmas fordelivery. I am not fond of front wheel drive but oh, well....... what do you think overall? I am swapping from PIHEV. C class 350e. Loved that air suspension. How do you find the ride?
190 kwh is very good . I have this car now for a week. Its for elektric very quick. I have driven the IX40 from bmw .also good but more energypower and heavier
HI Nick - just a quick update given you were kind enough to give me some valuable perspective - I had my test drive with the EQA yesterday. It was the Sport basic model - I took it out mainly around London (not just main roads but also small side with lots of irregularities and bumps), the motorway and a couple of B Roads. Main objective was to test what I mentioned in my earlier message -
@@npoleary Main objective was to test a few concerns I had (1) lack of control on b roads / mixed roads due to weight and especially if you use 19 or 20 tyres (2) suspensions - very bad on irregular roads (3) a lot of rolling over of the front wheels when you push from stop / at traffic light - re: (1) I felt very much in control when I was driving more sporty / dynamically on the b roads ..... you feel a bit but if you are an experienced and balanced driver it shouldn't be an issue whatsoever .... more of a problem for somebody with a different driving attitude (2) suspensions were perfect - didnt recognise whatsoever the negative comments from others about this (3) again as for (1) ... if you pretend to be a F1 race driver yes they roll but even in the city at traffic lights it takes little for the car to be responsive and much quicker than the others without any rolling - it is a question of how you manage the pedal. In addition to all of these, i found the rest of the car extremely pleasant and of extremely high quality build and I might go for it after having tried other electrics which didnt impress me regardless the 5* of certain publications (see ID3 ; Tesla M3). Nick - a couple of last questions for you - I am planning to go for the AMG w/ Premium package + driver assistance - the only concern I have is that the tyres have to be 19 and I am afraid it might make the car stiffer / less controllable as well - any views ? As importantly, being a first time Mercedes buyer I would be grateful for any advice in terms of (a) Assistance Package (take it or not ? are there different levels and what do you recommend ?), (b) Roadside assistance (it comes with the car I understand ? 3 years ? you mentioned you are able to extend it for free for another 27 years or I misunderstood completely ???!!), (c) MercedesMe Charging Station Subscription (how long are you covered ?); (d) any other item I should negotiate / ask the dealer to include which is beneficial ? or areas I should make sure they include and that are in the small print ? - many thanks as ever !
Hi Nick! 😃 Your RUclips channel is one of a total of three channels on which I activated the bell. And that's exactly right! ☺️👍🏼 - Thanks for the great and informative video. Many greetings, Sven
Hi Nick, thanks for your videos, a great help and service to owners. Just taken delivery of an EQA and it’s a revelation, thanks again for the info you put into these helpful clips.
Excellent video, as new to your channel. Very easy to understand. Looking forward to driving my uncle's e class coupe when it delivered with mbux. Thanks again.
Your videos are worth your weight in gold, Nick! One suggestion: tell your fans that the EQA has a huge battery buffer, that is why the 66 kwh rating is confusing. The actual capacity is near 80 kwh. What about a video on the advantages of having a car with a large battery buffer? And, why don't most competitors have large buffers? Interesting stuff!
Hey Maurice, thank you! Actually that is one question I would like to find out the answer myself! I sort of the know answer (I think) but I want to find out everything about that topic before producing a video. Definitely something to cover in a future video!
Thanks Nick for the very informative review of the EQA 250. I took a test drive just yesterday of the AMG version of this car and was really impressed! The only real negative point for me was the sitting position in the back seat. Your knees are positioned way too high for my liking and would be difficult, in my opinion, for an adult to sit back there on a longer drive! But, I would be sitting behind the steering wheel so no problem for me:-). This car is definitely on my short list!
Hey Bill, ah awesome glad you drove it! Yes I loved the drive, thought it was so smooth! It didn’t feel uncomfortable when I was in the back, but yes I know what you mean. User preference at the end of the day!
Hi Nick Really useful video. I have just traded in my GLA250e for a EQA 250 + and agree with what you say. I have the premium model so I have the extras like phone charging. I was also able to get one with the driving assistance package so to use your phrase the car is awesome. A couple of tips I have set mine up to remind me to switch to ECO when starting. The performance ore than adequate. The model also allows you to switch on climate control from key fob. Brilliant as it puts on the heating and heated seats for 5 mins when you unlock. Another tip leave the cable storage bag at home and by placing the connectors in the deeper bit there is plenty of room under the floor for the cable and all the other safety kit. I loved the GLA 250e but so far I think the EQA is going to work out great for me too Finally I noticed the raised rear floor, however I agree that given the compact size of the car it is not really an issue. Keep up the good work I continue to find your videos helpful and even said that to the sales team at my own garage of Mercedes of Bath. Matthew Porter
Hi Matthew,I tried to get one of these as well, same spec as you, the premium line. I was told it doesn't come with the driving assistance package any longer and couldn't even get it as a paid option on any trim. How did you manage to get one with the package?
Great video! 👍🏻 I’ve the CLA 250e and for all the travelling I do I’m in electric 80% of the time ... hopefully in the near future there will be an all electric CLA type version 🤞🏻
Hello I have got the C class 350e. PHEV. Just love it. I also use electric most of the time. Had it for 3 years. I have bought petrol only 7 times since purchase. I use my solar panels to generate. Wonderful to drive. Have just ordered the EQA. Most excited to get it. Have to wait though. I am in Australia. I am 78 yrs so driving an SUV is a bit out there for me .......... but
Amazing little SUV! 🙂👌 I will be seeing a lot of these when they go on sale and people buy...like the GLA. A very good buy that I would recommend. 🙂😍 There is a version with a very high range and power coming. Over 500KM WLTP of range, if I recall. I am also excited to see the EQS coming on the 15th of April 2021. 👌💖 What I do not get is why people harp so much on 0 to 100KM times. Like, I have seen people base their entire buying decisions on it...when buying a car not even meant for performance like this car. And in what case do people, when driving in the real world, launch from ZERO to one-hundred? Never. More like thirty to sixty kilometers. Very silly, but it is their money, so whatever. I would base my buying decision on so many things like comfort, quietness, technology, practicality, and so on. The entire package. That's just me, I suppose. 😅 Great review, Nick. 👌
Drove this car recently. EQA AMG 250. Didn't feel I was driving a premium car worth 50k. Looks ordinary from outside and inside. I guess I will wait for atleast 2 to 3 years to have much better range and value for money. The batteries will change enormously and you will be left with this car with terrible resale value. No one could answer what happens when it's time to replace the battery. In the meantime plugin hybrids and full hybrids are offering much better range and value for money. If you must buy this car then I suggest lease it for 3 years and go for a better option afterwards.
Very informative video clip. This really got my interest and i booked a test drive. The car was a very smooth ride and so intuitive. Absolutely packed with Technology. So impressed i placed an order, should see it late 2022.
Hi Nick, very good information. I have bought eqa 250 recently, the car is fantastic but I am a bit scared because I have to get use to lots of new thing, I had Merces diesel before. Please help me to put away all of these thoughts,🙏🙏🙏
Thanks sn sn, glad you enjoyed the video! I’ll be covering more electric content soon! Have you set up Mercedes me Charge? 🤓 ruclips.net/video/URs_bYH6l5I/видео.html
Thank you Nick. Very good introduction. I felt the space for the rear passengers is slightly less for my liking and also the boot space. Otherwise, considering seriously as the second car for the family.
Hi, do you know why the dashboard states ‘ready’ pretty much all the time? I understand when you first start the car, but it stays on, even when moving.
Hey Sam, yes it’s purely to let you know that the engine / electric motor is on (depending on the car you have). As the car could in some circumstances be operational with the engine off or it could be silent if it’s electric, it’s an indicator on the screen to let you know the car is on or live or ready to go.
Would've liked them to release one with better efficiency, less top buffer, longer range, more comfortable seats, a bit more space in the boot and inside, more quiet, better suspension and a more comfortable rear seat. I think the two things they got right is the charging speed and interior.
Hi Nick , We have just purchased the EQA 250 in Black and waiting for this to arrive. My question is for Parking? Is there a Parking assist on the MBUX so it will park the car for you automatically? Great videos buddy :)
Hi Tang Yin, Ooo very nice! And thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! No sadly Active Park Assist hasn’t been available for the past year or so on most Mercedes-Benz vehicles because of the UN-R 79 regulation that came into effect. Still have the parking sensors though which show yellow, orange and red and of course the sound for when you get close to objects 🤓
@@npoleary Thanks Nick. Would be able to tell me a good vid to see about the parking sensors on the EQA and how it works. We didnt have rear cam on our old car so pretty new to this technology.
Hey Ronnie, we’ll have to see! Mercedes’s first non SUV styled EV will be an EQS (built from the ground up) so we’ll have to see what comes out over the next few years!
Hi nick, any help with the right settings in order not to loose a lot of fuel mileage on a daily basis. Currently drive it on eco mode. E.g, I leave it out overnight with 202 Miles left, switch on in the morning with 198 miles left, drive about 2.5 miles with heating on full blast, then I am down to 189 Miles. Is that Normal for eqa or there are settings I need to know about.? Any help would be appreciated
Hey E.k Neverson, yes of course absolutely normal for an all-electric car 🤓 Just note that you should only need to refer to the range indicator if you’re travelling some distance and even then, I’d just use your Sat Nav. The biggest factors of your range are driving (traffic, driving style, mode etc) but also using your heating. Also factor in that as the cold weather approaches, your range indicator will go down as it is an adaptive figure. It will always change and try and give you an accurate reading based on how it’s been driven before, modes used, traffic, ambient temperature & temperature of the cabin. Using your heating will decrease the range which is why pre-heating it while it’s plugged in allows the car to use the power of the mains before setting off. Hope that helps!
Such a great Video. I have a question if you don’t mind asking. I was interested in the new A class and literally desire to have the ambient lighting. Which car is the entry level and that comes with the ambient lighting and the Duel screens? Hope your well and thank you for a great vid.
Thanks Owais! Glad you liked the video! 🤓 The EQA spec is slightly different to the A-Class. In the UK for the A-Class you’ll need the Premium Package to get Ambient Lighting & the two big screens Hope that helps!
Hi, I'm Michael from Vancouver, BC - a brand new subscriber. Thanks for all the interesting videos. You're the first MB sales rep I "meet" who knows his products. One question: if I can switch between profiles in MBUX and my car has memory seats, will the seating position be part of my MBUX profile?
Hi Michael! Thank you and glad you like the videos! Oh no I’m not a sales person 😅 I do work for Mercedes during the day but these videos are all created in my spare time! I wish creating these was my full time job! That would be amazing! With MBUX and seat positions, in the UK, most of the time MBUX stores 3 seat positions on one profile. Load up another profile and then there’s another 3, and then another profile there’s another 3 etc via the buttons on the door. I know this can vary from country to country though so best to just give it a shot and see how it works on yours as it could be different to here. Hope that helps!
@@npoleary Thanks for the quick reply. So still no sales reps spotted who know their cars, haha. Our cars came without MBUX, the next one to be exchanged is our C 300 Cabrio next year and it still will have no MBUX I assume. AND no practical trunk opener.
Hi Nick, thanks for an impressive channel. Hope you can help or make a video about this tropic regarding the sign recognition in EQA. How and when will the sign recognition be updated ? I have discovered that, the municipality has previously reduced the speed limit in the city from 60 km/h to 50 km/h by removing 60 km signs. But these stretches, old and new, "recognize" the car as 60 km/h, even if the signs have been removed. Any knowledge on how to fix this?
Hey John, thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! It depends on the tech fitted to the car, some Mercedes models have Speed Limit Assist where as some have Traffic Sign Assist. Speed Limit Assist is Sat Nav data, so that gets updated whenever the Sat Nav next has an update. Traffic Sign Assist is a specially designed camera that can read Traffic Signs (speed limit signs) and show them on the instrument cluster too. It does use Sat Nav data too so this will probably get updated when map updates roll out.
Thanks for fast response. But it read Traffic Signs (speed limit signs) which do not exist more, so it must get it from Nav data. It bothers me terribly after you have show me how to use it with the cruise control :-)
Hey Fudail, the EQB is due to come out early next year but due to the semi-conductor shortage it may be delayed. As soon as I get my hands on one though, I’ll be sure to do a video!
Yeah unfortunately all electric cars cost more than their petrol / diesel equivalents but your running costs afterwards are so cheap. Take easily half to even a third off of your fuel bill when converted to electricity!
Thank you! 🤓Glad you enjoyed it! Servicing is every year just like normal cars but of course a lot cheaper However when it comes to towing, although the experience of towing is greatly improved be aware this can drastically change your range so do bear that in mind. Towing Capacity is: EQA 250: 750kg (braked) EQA 300 & EQA 350: 1,800kg (braked)
Nick - thanks first of all for the amazing work you are doing overall with your videos - a treasure trove of unique and invaluable advise - thanks ! I am very tempted to go and buy the eqa but reading multiple reviews in all languages (:)) I wanted your opinion on a few issues mentioned by many (1) lack of control on b roads / mixed roads due to weight and especially if you use 19 or 20 tyres (2) suspensions - very bad on irregular roads (3) a lot of rolling over of the front wheels when you push from stop / at traffic light - (1) makes very worried ; would buying an AWD version help on (1) and (3) ? Many thanks in advance for your thoughts - Stefano
Hey Zuppy777, Ah yes now you will always get different views from different videos online and in reality, it solely depends who is talking on camera. Some reviewers may be comparing cars to sports cars as that’s what they drive day in and day out and will of course have their own views on handling capabilities. For me, my area of expertise is with Mercedes, so all of my videos will be solely Mercedes related and comparisons are primarily between other Mercedes models. For the EQA the drive is very very smooth, I didn’t notice the weight too much when taking a corner hard, but as with all EV’s, they weigh more due to the high voltage batteries on board, they are placed as low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low. In reality, views expressed on RUclips are our own, but best thing I would give it a go yourself! 🤓 they are great fun to drive and I’d buy one in a heartbeat! Probably the 4MATIC version though, it rains a lot here in the UK…😅😅
Thanks for a fine review Nick, however you should have mention that the rear seats isn't that comfortable due to the foot floor being so high..... Really a negative point for the EQA that will be a turn off for many people...
One additional data pints if helpful (and implicitly to check if it is indeed true) - the Mercedes dealer in London is claiming that there are no Mercedes EQA with Driver Assistance Package included available until the end of the year - two key questions (i) is it true ? - seems strange to me (ii) if so, is it worthy the wait ? Thanks for anybody's thought on this
Hey zuppy777, that could be right. Really sorry I don’t get to see the availability of cars directly. But I have heard this can be the case, in most cases the Driving Assistance Package is a factory order, very few cars come through in stock with that fitted. There are also delays with all car manufacturers at the moment due to parts availability which will more than likely be affecting the time too. If you do go for one, it’ll be worth it, the driving Assistance Package is amazing with what it can do!
Hi Nick, excellent video, I have had my new Gle350de 3weeks ago, and really loving ❤it, anyway can you tell me what do I get for £89 a yearly subscription for Mercedes me charge app. And also so disappointed of not been able to control when you can charge your car, specially if you have cheap tariff at night. Thanks
Mercedes me Charge is essentially multiple charge points (a network) under one roof. It allows you to start the charge from the car without fumbling around in apps and registering details etc. It also bills you at the end of the month I believe. I haven’t paid for the electricity I used in this video yet 😅 I’ll cover it in more detail in the summer! With scheduling charges, it’s not something I have ever seen on a Mercedes to date. It is something however a smart wallbox will do though if you’ve got one installed.
Nick mentioned 7,4kW AC charger, but atleast in Finland it’s 11kW AC charger as standard in EQA, so seems to be country specific. 22kW AC would have been even better, many public chargers offers 22kW rate here, but no DC fast charging. My A250e get’s only 7,4kW AC from 22kW AC charger, hence faster internal AC would be better. So wish to Mercedes to add 22kW AC to option list in all EQ models. Great video, almost forgot to say 😁
In Germany the AC-Charging-System runs with 11kW, like in Finland. @nick are you sure that the charging in the UK is only 7.4 kW? If so, why? I own the A250e PHEV, which I use 92% pure electric. Next week I will order the EQA 250.
Hey Guys, Thanks for leaving a comment!🤓 So yes the EQA in the UK is 11kW on AC but in the video I was referring to charging at home. In the UK, the max you'll ever be able to charge at when the car is at home is 7.2kW. Sorry for the confusion!
Hey Nick how come Mercedes dont like using the green square number plates noting its electric. My EQC came with a plain plates although they came out 08/12/20.
I specified that I wanted green plates for my EQC delivered in mid December. They were difficult to obtain, so I had normal number plates, changed by Mercedes Warrington when they eventually obtained them. They had to be ordered specially for each car, I was told - not sure if that has changed yet.
Hey Ian & Laurie, I’ve seen and heard of these plates too. As you said Ian, they were approved for use in December last year. I guess it’s down to each dealership’s decision what they do to be honest. I know Sandown Mercedes choose plain plates and offer Euro plates etc as an option. I haven’t seen the green ones in use yet though.
Nick here’s a question buyers might want to know, do you need to break in an electric car or hybrids? I know electric cars do not use pistons which is the purpose of breaking in a new car. Electric cars do not use pistons as they rely on the battery to generate power however what about a hybrid Seeing it has a petrol/ or Diesel engine?
Hey Masato K, Excellent question! No electric cars don’t need running in as they don’t have very many moving parts like on an internal combustion engine. However one thing, as they use brake recuperation you’ll find the brakes won’t touch for quite a while so take it easy for the first 500 or so miles
Brilliant review, I just wondered if the bluetooth connectivity is in the EQA Sports, or is that only the AMG and plus interior package? It's hard to tell on Mercs website. My budget is around 45k, and I really like the sports with the beige interior and assisted driving package, but the thought of a 45k car now having bluetooth connectivity is really a puzzle.
@@npoleary Cheers for getting back to me so quickly! I assumed so, just the configuration on the website listed on the plus package as "Wireless charging and Bluetooth connectivity" which confused me slightly. Thank you for clearing it up! Your videos are really brilliant!
Also remember that when you buy a EV Mercedes you will get the Mercedes ME- RFDI, which lets you charge at almost any station! No more fiddle with 5+ different cards...
Hey Steve, well it’s all down to you to be honest. There’s lots of things to consider with an all-electric from charging and range etc and of course the slightly smaller chassis compared to a GLC. So if you’re thinking of going Electric, are you able to charge at home? This is the ideal option with off-road parking and waking up every day with a full charge (just like your phone). Another important factor are the journeys you do, how many of them per week or per month are over 200 miles. If 90% of them are under 200 miles, you’ll very rarely use public charging as you’ll just charge at home.
@@npoleary the thing putting me off is the on cost of the wall charger my drive is 6m from the house across the front lawn seems a messy thing to have fitted
Hey Steve, most wall charger installation companies will carry out the whole installation for you and back it with a warranty too. Sorry hard to tell where you’re based in the comments section but if you’re in the UK, the government have a scheme called the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme. This grant is applied for by the chargepoint installation company and is usually in most cases £350 toward the cost. Most installations will then cost around £500 to £600 with the grant included so pretty good to future proof your house. One of the criteria of this is to purchase a plug-in hybrid or electric car.
Great video as usual. Will be nice to see the AMG version and possibly then some more powerful versions. One z comment though; you didn't look very comfortable in the back seat. No support for your legs and a somewhat "folded" position.
Hi Nick. Can you tell me do all A250e supposed to have a fire blanket under the bonnet. Mine doesn’t have one which I find strange when all my other cars have had one. Cheers
Oh right I think I know what you mean, I haven’t seen this cover for years on cars. Not sure why they aren’t there now but you’re not missing anything, don’t worry :)
Hi Nick just watched the video, impressed with the spec and even more impressed with the acceleration demo. However, if I've interpreted the stats correctly i.e. start of charge 89% to 100% in 10 minutes. I'll be sticking with my C220d that takes around 2 mins to fill (and that seems like an eternity). It would also take me from Poole to Liverpool back to Poole and back to Liverpool easily on one tank (Comfort mode). I appreciate the cost of a full charge is significantly cheaper but who wants to hang around for nearly a hour and a half to 'fill up'. Sorry if I've misunderstood or misinterpreted any of your, as usual, exceptionally informative video, keep them coming, Pete.
Hey Peter, it’s a completely different mindset when you own an electric car 🤓 No electric car in the world will charge in 2 minutes, but what you get is waking up everyday with a full tank of “gas”. All Mercedes electric cars have the capability of rapid charging and in the EQA’s case it can do 0-80% in 30 mins when connected to the correct charger.
I have seen another RUclips review from Norway and he was getting charge rates of around 115kwh well above your quoted 100kwh is this possibly the amg spec which possibly suports 125kwh or 150kwh
Hey Nodrog62, ah that will be down to different specs in different countries. In the UK the EQA can receive up to 100kW via DC. And on AC, it can receive a max speed of 11kW.
Very interesting video, thanks Nick ! However, my concern is not (only) about the price of the electric charge but rather about the cost of the car itself if compared to its fuel-fed sister GLA. The gap is rather big and with the same money you can buy a huge amount of gas or diesel. Furthermore I found rather optimistic to assume that starting from 2030 all cars sold shall be electric - unless in the meantime there will be a real revolution about batteries (cost and duration), retail prices of cars, availability of charging points, etc., which at the moment seem rather unlikely.
Hey Favaticus, Oh I’m not assuming! :/ It’s genuinely happening in the UK! www.gov.uk/government/news/government-takes-historic-step-towards-net-zero-with-end-of-sale-of-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-by-2030 We’ll just have to wait and see what the future brings!
@@npoleary Yeah, I'd heard about it, massive investments ahead, still I personally consider it quite an ambitious plan - we'll see. Anyway, back to the car in question, I can't wait to have the chance to test it, our local dealer should receive one before summer.
Great video thank you . Can I be brutally honest though. Very subjective I appreciate but I dont like the grill of the EQA. I know Mercedes are wanting to give the EQA a distinctive look over other models perhaps. Why not be a little more adventurous with a traditional grill even if it doesn't need it. It would look far less plasticky and plain. The car doesn't have an exhaust but I see they have still fitted two slim exhaust type port decorations on the back and the rear of the car looks great. Inside is great anyway.
It’s more likely probably down to aerodynamics, without a grill with holes, air can flow round the car. It’ll add to the range no doubt! Could always go for AMG Line? 🤓
Sorry does anyone know how to turn om the windsheild wipers for THE back to be on until i wanna Close it. At THE moment i can only use it once or use it with fluid and then it goes a couple of time and stops
Hey Serotonin, which model of Mercedes do you have? And what year? Windscreen wipers for the rear are done on that same stalk, just depends on which model you have 🤓
@@npoleary thank you so much for answering..My English writing is not the best but i try. I got THE EQA 250 AMG Line. As I mentioned, on the left Side you can twist the lever upp to make the front window wipers go faster or not. Before that part where you can twist there is two buttons on for the rear window what i have. the first One on the left is for fluid and then it whipes about three Times. And the otherone turns on a symbol and it whipes once every 20 sek ? But i live in Sweden so it rains alot. Surely it need to be able to whip until i wanna Close it when it rains just like the front window. I appriciete your help sir. The year is 2021 i think i brought it all new from merceedes Stockholm.
Hey Serotonin, as yes that’s the one with the rear wiper. It just has those settings sadly. The rear wiper has a one wipe button, a spray and the one that wipes intermittently. However if you have it on the intermittent one, when reversing it’ll wipe more often Hope that helps!
Hi Nick, can you do a video on the difference between MBUX 1 and MBUX 2 that is on the all-new S-Class and all-new C-Class? I tried to find out what the differences are and can’t find anything. Also, is this the system that is on #TheNewCLS? Thanks, Michael.
Ah I was actually considering this but have decided to wait until the new C-Class actually comes out 🤓 I’d imagine it’s just a facelift on the CLS so a few improvements here and there so doubt it’ll be the one from the C-Class or S-Class as they feature vertical screens.
Dear Nick good detailing of the eqa. I have a question for you, everyone keeps gloating about tesla game changer has crushed the Germans, some even say they are eight years ahead. Do you see any of the Germans superseding tesla on battery capabilites, or beating tesla.
Hey Steve, ooo I wouldn’t know. But it all comes down to what you fancy in a car. Some people want that luxury German feel where as some people might not mind if they didn’t have it. Tesla do an amazing job at electric cars having driven several myself however Tesla only build electric models where as for example Mercedes have approx 38 shapes of Mercedes excl electric! As the push for electric has never been greater, it will be interesting to see what happens in the future! Exciting for sure!
Hey Steve that’s right. With electric, the faster you go, the power you consume so it is incredibly inefficient with speeds above 100mph. Top legal speed in the UK is 70mph anyway 😅
Got a EQA as a loan car - awful to drive and when you brake, it starts with regen, seems to pause braking then brakes kick in firmly making it easy to run into the car in front. It is spacious, but boot is disappointing. Acceleration is adequate and does have a quality feel. Can't wait to get my Tesla Model 3 SR+ back which is cheaper and significantly better vehicle. Plus they have the Tesla Supercharger network which is essential if doing a trip.
Hey Snapyou, it honestly depends on what the brake regen settings were set to as it can be adjusted however the way you described it doesn’t sound like normal behaviour. I assure you it is extremely smooth in all aspects, maybe this was just a one off on this car rental? That definitely wouldn’t be safe if that was the case! With charging other manufacturers can also use selected Tesla charging networks too now 🤓
@@npoleary Tesla have opened up 14 sites that are underutilised. As they expand their network, I would expect them to increase capacity at each new site to accommodate others. But having just driven to Normandy & back, the queue at one site for non-Tesla's was 50 mins and many had queues of 4 or 5 vehicles. In three years, only ever had to wait once at a Supercharger. In a few years things will improve but wouldn't take a non-Tesla on a long trip at the moment.
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Mercedes' EQs have a big problem, we can't control the time we want the car to start or finish charging. Once connected, they start charging immediately. A major software failure.
Hey Fernando, this isn’t a feature I’ve seen on any Mercedes electric or hybrid. It’s usually down to the chargepoint to set timers if you want to do this. I wouldn’t describe it as a software failure though, it’s just that’s not a feature that’s offered at the moment. It would be good if it changes in the future though! Fingers crossed it does as I know exactly why you’d want to do it! 🤓
Hello Nick. Thank you very much for your reply. You have a very helpful channel. I have learned a lot with you. I do not known if in UK you can get several electricity power rates, depending on the day time. In my country, between 00h and 07h, the electricity is rated 1/2 price, so if I charge my EQ at home, it hold be nice to had the chance to choose this time interval. I mention a software problem because is something simple, that can be programable, so It is only software. As you said, let cross fingers and hope that is going to be available in a near future. Continuing the good work with your channel.
If you download the - home charge app you can control it at home If you download the BP Pulse app (or similar) you can control the external charge points and even have a list of availability - charge strength and cost
Nice at the moment to get a full charge for around give or take £16....BUT I bet when a lot more people buy EV cars the price of charging will sky rocket to the equivalent of a petrol or diesel fill....the average cost of that is £60 - £70 for a SUV...it's gonna happen believe me !!!
It won’t sky rocket at home 🤓 This is usually the cheapest place to charge, of course prices will probably increase but can you imagine paying 3x what you pay at the moment for electricity at home? I doubt / hope that doesn’t happen!
@@npoleary We will have to wait & see on that one Nick..I don't know if you have noticed but over the last ten years utility bills have doubled there's my case in point.
How can you not mention the total lag of leg rest on in the back seat? In my mind Mercedes have ruined a great car - at least if you plan to use the back seats.
Hey Guys,
Since producing this video, Mercedes-Benz have announced that the UK will be getting:
EQA 300
- Power: 228hp
- Torque: 390nm
- 0-60 mph in 7.7 sec
EQA 350 4MATIC
- Power: 296hp
- Torque: 520nm
- 0-60 mph in 6.0 sec
I know which one I want! 🤓
In Germany we get a EQA 300 with 4matic. That's the one I ordered.
I'm taking delivery of my EQA on Saturday (swapping from a GLC) and have found your videos very helpful, thank you.
Thanks Sue! 🤓
Oh very nice!!
How are you liking it, 3 months on? I am in Melbourne, Australia. Ordered mine yesterday, end July. But have to wait till Christmas fordelivery. I am not fond of front wheel drive but oh, well....... what do you think overall? I am swapping from PIHEV. C class 350e. Loved that air suspension. How do you find the ride?
190 kwh is very good . I have this car now for a week. Its for elektric very quick. I have driven the IX40 from bmw .also good but more energypower and heavier
HI Nick - just a quick update given you were kind enough to give me some valuable perspective - I had my test drive with the EQA yesterday. It was the Sport basic model - I took it out mainly around London (not just main roads but also small side with lots of irregularities and bumps), the motorway and a couple of B Roads. Main objective was to test what I mentioned in my earlier message -
Ah perfect! How did you find it? Did you enjoy it?
@@npoleary Main objective was to test a few concerns I had (1) lack of control on b roads / mixed roads due to weight and especially if you use 19 or 20 tyres (2) suspensions - very bad on irregular roads (3) a lot of rolling over of the front wheels when you push from stop / at traffic light - re: (1) I felt very much in control when I was driving more sporty / dynamically on the b roads ..... you feel a bit but if you are an experienced and balanced driver it shouldn't be an issue whatsoever .... more of a problem for somebody with a different driving attitude (2) suspensions were perfect - didnt recognise whatsoever the negative comments from others about this (3) again as for (1) ... if you pretend to be a F1 race driver yes they roll but even in the city at traffic lights it takes little for the car to be responsive and much quicker than the others without any rolling - it is a question of how you manage the pedal. In addition to all of these, i found the rest of the car extremely pleasant and of extremely high quality build and I might go for it after having tried other electrics which didnt impress me regardless the 5* of certain publications (see ID3 ; Tesla M3). Nick - a couple of last questions for you - I am planning to go for the AMG w/ Premium package + driver assistance - the only concern I have is that the tyres have to be 19 and I am afraid it might make the car stiffer / less controllable as well - any views ? As importantly, being a first time Mercedes buyer I would be grateful for any advice in terms of (a) Assistance Package (take it or not ? are there different levels and what do you recommend ?), (b) Roadside assistance (it comes with the car I understand ? 3 years ? you mentioned you are able to extend it for free for another 27 years or I misunderstood completely ???!!), (c) MercedesMe Charging Station Subscription (how long are you covered ?); (d) any other item I should negotiate / ask the dealer to include which is beneficial ? or areas I should make sure they include and that are in the small print ? - many thanks as ever !
Nice. I own the EQC, just an amazingly comfortable drive
Hi Nick! 😃 Your RUclips channel is one of a total of three channels on which I activated the bell. And that's exactly right! ☺️👍🏼 - Thanks for the great and informative video. Many greetings, Sven
Oh awesome thanks Sven! 🤓
Hi Nick, thanks for your videos, a great help and service to owners. Just taken delivery of an EQA and it’s a revelation, thanks again for the info you put into these helpful clips.
No problem! Glad you enjoy the videos! 😎
Hi Nick - thanks for another great review. The EQA is looking very good indeed 👌👍
Thanks Mark!
Excellent video, as new to your channel. Very easy to understand. Looking forward to driving my uncle's e class coupe when it delivered with mbux. Thanks again.
Thanks Roger! Ooo very nice! 🤓
Your videos are worth your weight in gold, Nick! One suggestion: tell your fans that the EQA has a huge battery buffer, that is why the 66 kwh rating is confusing. The actual capacity is near 80 kwh. What about a video on the advantages of having a car with a large battery buffer? And, why don't most competitors have large buffers? Interesting stuff!
Hey Maurice, thank you! Actually that is one question I would like to find out the answer myself!
I sort of the know answer (I think) but I want to find out everything about that topic before producing a video. Definitely something to cover in a future video!
Good review, nice job on the intro! I wait for the 4M model.
Thanks bencenmiddle! 😎
Thanks for another great video nick
No worries! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Nick for the very informative review of the EQA 250. I took a test drive just yesterday of the AMG version of this car and was really impressed! The only real negative point for me was the sitting position in the back seat. Your knees are positioned way too high for my liking and would be difficult, in my opinion, for an adult to sit back there on a longer drive! But, I would be sitting behind the steering wheel so no problem for me:-). This car is definitely on my short list!
Hey Bill, ah awesome glad you drove it! Yes I loved the drive, thought it was so smooth!
It didn’t feel uncomfortable when I was in the back, but yes I know what you mean. User preference at the end of the day!
Nice looking car hopefully the price comes down a bit as they get more popular , mercedes has got this totally right
Hi Nick
Really useful video.
I have just traded in my GLA250e for a EQA 250 + and agree with what you say. I have the premium model so I have the extras like phone charging. I was also able to get one with the driving assistance package so to use your phrase the car is awesome.
A couple of tips I have set mine up to remind me to switch to ECO when starting. The performance ore than adequate. The model also allows you to switch on climate control from key fob. Brilliant as it puts on the heating and heated seats for 5 mins when you unlock.
Another tip leave the cable storage bag at home and by placing the connectors in the deeper bit there is plenty of room under the floor for the cable and all the other safety kit.
I loved the GLA 250e but so far I think the EQA is going to work out great for me too
Finally I noticed the raised rear floor, however I agree that given the compact size of the car it is not really an issue.
Keep up the good work I continue to find your videos helpful and even said that to the sales team at my own garage of Mercedes of Bath.
Matthew Porter
Amazing thanks Matthew! 🤓 yeah loads of useful tech inside the car! Glad you’re enjoying it!
Hi Matthew,I tried to get one of these as well, same spec as you, the premium line. I was told it doesn't come with the driving assistance package any longer and couldn't even get it as a paid option on any trim. How did you manage to get one with the package?
@Matthew Porter I suppose you have new improved 300+ range?
Great video! 👍🏻 I’ve the CLA 250e and for all the travelling I do I’m in electric 80% of the time ... hopefully in the near future there will be an all electric CLA type version 🤞🏻
Fingers crossed 🤞🏼
Hello I have got the C class 350e. PHEV. Just love it. I also use electric most of the time. Had it for 3 years. I have bought petrol only 7 times since purchase. I use my solar panels to generate. Wonderful to drive. Have just ordered the EQA. Most excited to get it. Have to wait though. I am in Australia. I am 78 yrs so driving an SUV is a bit out there for me .......... but
Cla full electric come 2024. Greetz from Mercedes Worker.
Great review Nick.
Thank you Nick for a very detailed and informative video.. Looking forward to more videos from you !! Cheers !!
Awesome Mohd! Thank you! Glad you like the videos! 🤓
Awesome review mate. Thanks so much for another great video 😀
Thanks Daz!
Amazing little SUV! 🙂👌 I will be seeing a lot of these when they go on sale and people buy...like the GLA. A very good buy that I would recommend. 🙂😍 There is a version with a very high range and power coming. Over 500KM WLTP of range, if I recall. I am also excited to see the EQS coming on the 15th of April 2021. 👌💖
What I do not get is why people harp so much on 0 to 100KM times. Like, I have seen people base their entire buying decisions on it...when buying a car not even meant for performance like this car. And in what case do people, when driving in the real world, launch from ZERO to one-hundred? Never. More like thirty to sixty kilometers. Very silly, but it is their money, so whatever. I would base my buying decision on so many things like comfort, quietness, technology, practicality, and so on. The entire package. That's just me, I suppose. 😅
Great review, Nick. 👌
Fully agree. The same with range. How often do you do 500km without stop
Efficiency and software is everything, and only Tesla has the engineers to deliver.
Great review, thanks Nick.
Thank you Mark!
Awesome vid well done 👍
Thanks Paul!
Thanks Nick, another great video mate....
Thank you! 🙏🙏
Hi Nick, nice review 👍👍👍thanks
Thanks Jag! 🤓
Drove this car recently.
EQA AMG 250. Didn't feel I was driving a premium car worth 50k. Looks ordinary from outside and inside. I guess I will wait for atleast 2 to 3 years to have much better range and value for money.
The batteries will change enormously and you will be left with this car with terrible resale value.
No one could answer what happens when it's time to replace the battery.
In the meantime plugin hybrids and full hybrids are offering much better range and value for money.
If you must buy this car then I suggest lease it for 3 years and go for a better option afterwards.
Very informative video clip. This really got my interest and i booked a test drive. The car was a very smooth ride and so intuitive. Absolutely packed with Technology. So impressed i placed an order, should see it late 2022.
Ah awesome Richard! That sounds amazing! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Nick, very good information. I have bought eqa 250 recently, the car is fantastic but I am a bit scared because I have to get use to lots of new thing, I had Merces diesel before. Please help me to put away all of these thoughts,🙏🙏🙏
Thanks sn sn, glad you enjoyed the video! I’ll be covering more electric content soon!
Have you set up Mercedes me Charge? 🤓
ruclips.net/video/URs_bYH6l5I/видео.html
Thank you Nick. Very good introduction. I felt the space for the rear passengers is slightly less for my liking and also the boot space. Otherwise, considering seriously as the second car for the family.
Thanks Deepak, glad you liked it!
great vid 🤩 thank you!!!
LOVE THE INTRO music 👍👍👍👍
I know! I still love it now after hearing hundred of times editing it 😅 haha
@@npoleary it turned out perfectly well
Hi, do you know why the dashboard states ‘ready’ pretty much all the time? I understand when you first start the car, but it stays on, even when moving.
Hey Sam, yes it’s purely to let you know that the engine / electric motor is on (depending on the car you have).
As the car could in some circumstances be operational with the engine off or it could be silent if it’s electric, it’s an indicator on the screen to let you know the car is on or live or ready to go.
@@npoleary
That’s great, thank you. Makes sense I guess!
Would've liked them to release one with better efficiency, less top buffer, longer range, more comfortable seats, a bit more space in the boot and inside, more quiet, better suspension and a more comfortable rear seat. I think the two things they got right is the charging speed and interior.
Hi Nick , We have just purchased the EQA 250 in Black and waiting for this to arrive. My question is for Parking? Is there a Parking assist on the MBUX so it will park the car for you automatically? Great videos buddy :)
Hi Tang Yin,
Ooo very nice! And thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos!
No sadly Active Park Assist hasn’t been available for the past year or so on most Mercedes-Benz vehicles because of the UN-R 79 regulation that came into effect.
Still have the parking sensors though which show yellow, orange and red and of course the sound for when you get close to objects 🤓
@@npoleary Thanks Nick. Would be able to tell me a good vid to see about the parking sensors on the EQA and how it works. We didnt have rear cam on our old car so pretty new to this technology.
Hi Tang, I hadn’t planned on doing a video on just parking sensors but I’ll add it to the list! 🤓
I find the dashboard and media unit a bit out of place looking in the rest of the interior. Otherwise, nice ESUV.
I have driven the EQA and I love it. is there going to be an A-class saloon EV?
Hey Ronnie, we’ll have to see! Mercedes’s first non SUV styled EV will be an EQS (built from the ground up) so we’ll have to see what comes out over the next few years!
Hi Nick,
Does the screen and dashboard go completed black once the car is turned off.
Hi E.k Neverson,
Yes it does. You’ll see the total mileage on the screen for a little while but yes the whole thing will go off shortly afterwards 🤓
@@npoleary thank you nick.
Just got mine a couple of days ago. Totally love it. Nothing to compare it with as it is my first car.
Hi nick, any help with the right settings in order not to loose a lot of fuel mileage on a daily basis. Currently drive it on eco mode. E.g, I leave it out overnight with 202 Miles left, switch on in the morning with 198 miles left, drive about 2.5 miles with heating on full blast, then I am down to 189 Miles. Is that Normal for eqa or there are settings I need to know about.?
Any help would be appreciated
Hey E.k Neverson, yes of course absolutely normal for an all-electric car 🤓
Just note that you should only need to refer to the range indicator if you’re travelling some distance and even then, I’d just use your Sat Nav.
The biggest factors of your range are driving (traffic, driving style, mode etc) but also using your heating.
Also factor in that as the cold weather approaches, your range indicator will go down as it is an adaptive figure. It will always change and try and give you an accurate reading based on how it’s been driven before, modes used, traffic, ambient temperature & temperature of the cabin.
Using your heating will decrease the range which is why pre-heating it while it’s plugged in allows the car to use the power of the mains before setting off.
Hope that helps!
Such a great Video. I have a question if you don’t mind asking. I was interested in the new A class and literally desire to have the ambient lighting. Which car is the entry level and that comes with the ambient lighting and the Duel screens? Hope your well and thank you for a great vid.
Thanks Owais! Glad you liked the video! 🤓
The EQA spec is slightly different to the A-Class. In the UK for the A-Class you’ll need the Premium Package to get Ambient Lighting & the two big screens
Hope that helps!
Hi,
I'm Michael from Vancouver, BC - a brand new subscriber. Thanks for all the interesting videos. You're the first MB sales rep I "meet" who knows his products.
One question: if I can switch between profiles in MBUX and my car has memory seats, will the seating position be part of my MBUX profile?
Hi Michael! Thank you and glad you like the videos! Oh no I’m not a sales person 😅
I do work for Mercedes during the day but these videos are all created in my spare time! I wish creating these was my full time job! That would be amazing!
With MBUX and seat positions, in the UK, most of the time MBUX stores 3 seat positions on one profile. Load up another profile and then there’s another 3, and then another profile there’s another 3 etc via the buttons on the door.
I know this can vary from country to country though so best to just give it a shot and see how it works on yours as it could be different to here.
Hope that helps!
@@npoleary Thanks for the quick reply. So still no sales reps spotted who know their cars, haha.
Our cars came without MBUX, the next one to be exchanged is our C 300 Cabrio next year and it still will have no MBUX I assume. AND no practical trunk opener.
Hi nick does it charge on 22kwh public chargers ? Would it be possible to pop down to you when the lock down ends kind regards Mark
Hey Mark, yes it can do but via the CCS connector (rapid charging, the one in the video at the end)
Or course 🤓
You can use a 22kwh charger but these are AC and the maximum you will get is a rate of 7kwh same as most domestic home wallbox chargers
Hi Nick, thanks for an impressive channel. Hope you can help or make a video about this tropic regarding the sign recognition in EQA. How and when will the sign recognition be updated ?
I have discovered that, the municipality has previously reduced the speed limit in the city from 60 km/h to 50 km/h by removing 60 km signs. But these stretches, old and new, "recognize" the car as 60 km/h, even if the signs have been removed. Any knowledge on how to fix this?
Hey John, thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos!
It depends on the tech fitted to the car, some Mercedes models have Speed Limit Assist where as some have Traffic Sign Assist.
Speed Limit Assist is Sat Nav data, so that gets updated whenever the Sat Nav next has an update.
Traffic Sign Assist is a specially designed camera that can read Traffic Signs (speed limit signs) and show them on the instrument cluster too. It does use Sat Nav data too so this will probably get updated when map updates roll out.
Thanks for fast response. But it read Traffic Signs (speed limit signs) which do not exist more, so it must get it from Nav data. It bothers me terribly after you have show me how to use it with the cruise control :-)
Hi, does this model come with an electric tailgate?
Sure does! 🤓
Hey Nick! Which month is the EQB coming out in the UK?? I really want an electric 7 seater SUV
Hey Fudail, the EQB is due to come out early next year but due to the semi-conductor shortage it may be delayed. As soon as I get my hands on one though, I’ll be sure to do a video!
@@npoleary Thank you so much Nick! Looking forward for the EQB video!
*Great - loved it, much like my B200 AMG with Premium + Pack but ELECTRIC !*
*Oh dear - just spotted FROM £43500.*
Yeah unfortunately all electric cars cost more than their petrol / diesel equivalents but your running costs afterwards are so cheap. Take easily half to even a third off of your fuel bill when converted to electricity!
Nice video, but, no mention of the towing capacity or servicing requirements.
Thank you! 🤓Glad you enjoyed it!
Servicing is every year just like normal cars but of course a lot cheaper
However when it comes to towing, although the experience of towing is greatly improved be aware this can drastically change your range so do bear that in mind.
Towing Capacity is:
EQA 250: 750kg (braked)
EQA 300 & EQA 350: 1,800kg (braked)
Nick - thanks first of all for the amazing work you are doing overall with your videos - a treasure trove of unique and invaluable advise - thanks ! I am very tempted to go and buy the eqa but reading multiple reviews in all languages (:)) I wanted your opinion on a few issues mentioned by many (1) lack of control on b roads / mixed roads due to weight and especially if you use 19 or 20 tyres (2) suspensions - very bad on irregular roads (3) a lot of rolling over of the front wheels when you push from stop / at traffic light - (1) makes very worried ; would buying an AWD version help on (1) and (3) ? Many thanks in advance for your thoughts - Stefano
Hey Zuppy777,
Ah yes now you will always get different views from different videos online and in reality, it solely depends who is talking on camera.
Some reviewers may be comparing cars to sports cars as that’s what they drive day in and day out and will of course have their own views on handling capabilities.
For me, my area of expertise is with Mercedes, so all of my videos will be solely Mercedes related and comparisons are primarily between other Mercedes models.
For the EQA the drive is very very smooth, I didn’t notice the weight too much when taking a corner hard, but as with all EV’s, they weigh more due to the high voltage batteries on board, they are placed as low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low.
In reality, views expressed on RUclips are our own, but best thing I would give it a go yourself! 🤓 they are great fun to drive and I’d buy one in a heartbeat! Probably the 4MATIC version though, it rains a lot here in the UK…😅😅
@@npoleary Thanks Nick - much appreciated - I have a test drive on wednesday and will share if helpful
Ah amazing! Yeah let us know how you got on!
Thanks for a fine review Nick, however you should have mention that the rear seats isn't that comfortable due to the foot floor being so high.....
Really a negative point for the EQA that will be a turn off for many people...
Hi Peter, I heard this online before seeing it but I honestly didn’t find it much of an issue in person.
@9:00 why does no one mention that the floor is so high it looks like he has his knees tucked up to his chin!? That can’t be comfortable?
One additional data pints if helpful (and implicitly to check if it is indeed true) - the Mercedes dealer in London is claiming that there are no Mercedes EQA with Driver Assistance Package included available until the end of the year - two key questions (i) is it true ? - seems strange to me (ii) if so, is it worthy the wait ? Thanks for anybody's thought on this
Hey zuppy777, that could be right. Really sorry I don’t get to see the availability of cars directly. But I have heard this can be the case, in most cases the Driving Assistance Package is a factory order, very few cars come through in stock with that fitted.
There are also delays with all car manufacturers at the moment due to parts availability which will more than likely be affecting the time too.
If you do go for one, it’ll be worth it, the driving Assistance Package is amazing with what it can do!
Hi Nick, excellent video, I have had my new Gle350de 3weeks ago, and really loving ❤it, anyway can you tell me what do I get for £89 a yearly subscription for Mercedes me charge app. And also so disappointed of not been able to control when you can charge your car, specially if you have cheap tariff at night. Thanks
Mercedes me Charge is essentially multiple charge points (a network) under one roof. It allows you to start the charge from the car without fumbling around in apps and registering details etc. It also bills you at the end of the month I believe. I haven’t paid for the electricity I used in this video yet 😅
I’ll cover it in more detail in the summer!
With scheduling charges, it’s not something I have ever seen on a Mercedes to date. It is something however a smart wallbox will do though if you’ve got one installed.
@@npoleary thank you
Nick mentioned 7,4kW AC charger, but atleast in Finland it’s 11kW AC charger as standard in EQA, so seems to be country specific. 22kW AC would have been even better, many public chargers offers 22kW rate here, but no DC fast charging. My A250e get’s only 7,4kW AC from 22kW AC charger, hence faster internal AC would be better. So wish to Mercedes to add 22kW AC to option list in all EQ models.
Great video, almost forgot to say 😁
In Germany the AC-Charging-System runs with 11kW, like in Finland. @nick are you sure that the charging in the UK is only 7.4 kW? If so, why?
I own the A250e PHEV, which I use 92% pure electric. Next week I will order the EQA 250.
Hey Guys,
Thanks for leaving a comment!🤓
So yes the EQA in the UK is 11kW on AC but in the video I was referring to charging at home. In the UK, the max you'll ever be able to charge at when the car is at home is 7.2kW.
Sorry for the confusion!
@@npoleary I understand. In Germany you can charge with up to 22kW at a private wallbox, depending on the electric installation.
Oh wow! That’s cool
Yeah here in the UK 7.2kW at homes...shame but it’s still manageable
It can charge while you sleep! 🤓
Hey Nick how come Mercedes dont like using the green square number plates noting its electric. My EQC came with a plain plates although they came out 08/12/20.
I specified that I wanted green plates for my EQC delivered in mid December. They were difficult to obtain, so I had normal number plates, changed by Mercedes Warrington when they eventually obtained them. They had to be ordered specially for each car, I was told - not sure if that has changed yet.
Hey Ian & Laurie,
I’ve seen and heard of these plates too. As you said Ian, they were approved for use in December last year.
I guess it’s down to each dealership’s decision what they do to be honest. I know Sandown Mercedes choose plain plates and offer Euro plates etc as an option.
I haven’t seen the green ones in use yet though.
Nick here’s a question buyers might want to know, do you need to break in an electric car or hybrids? I know electric cars do not use pistons which is the purpose of breaking in a new car. Electric cars do not use pistons as they rely on the battery to generate power however what about a hybrid Seeing it has a petrol/ or Diesel engine?
Hey Masato K,
Excellent question! No electric cars don’t need running in as they don’t have very many moving parts like on an internal combustion engine.
However one thing, as they use brake recuperation you’ll find the brakes won’t touch for quite a while so take it easy for the first 500 or so miles
@@npoleary
Thank you Nick
Brilliant review, I just wondered if the bluetooth connectivity is in the EQA Sports, or is that only the AMG and plus interior package? It's hard to tell on Mercs website. My budget is around 45k, and I really like the sports with the beige interior and assisted driving package, but the thought of a 45k car now having bluetooth connectivity is really a puzzle.
Hey Ryan, all EQA’s have Bluetooth as standard equipment so you can connect your phone up in literally just a few taps 🤓
@@npoleary Cheers for getting back to me so quickly! I assumed so, just the configuration on the website listed on the plus package as "Wireless charging and Bluetooth connectivity" which confused me slightly. Thank you for clearing it up! Your videos are really brilliant!
No worries! Thank you! 🙏🙏
Also remember that when you buy a EV Mercedes you will get the Mercedes ME- RFDI, which lets you charge at almost any station! No more fiddle with 5+ different cards...
Hi nick I’m thinking of changing my GLC coupe for the EQA what’s your thoughts on this
Hey Steve, well it’s all down to you to be honest. There’s lots of things to consider with an all-electric from charging and range etc and of course the slightly smaller chassis compared to a GLC.
So if you’re thinking of going Electric, are you able to charge at home? This is the ideal option with off-road parking and waking up every day with a full charge (just like your phone).
Another important factor are the journeys you do, how many of them per week or per month are over 200 miles. If 90% of them are under 200 miles, you’ll very rarely use public charging as you’ll just charge at home.
@@npoleary do you think the cost if electric cars will come down in price
I wouldn’t know to be honest…I hope so! 🤓
@@npoleary the thing putting me off is the on cost of the wall charger my drive is 6m from the house across the front lawn seems a messy thing to have fitted
Hey Steve, most wall charger installation companies will carry out the whole installation for you and back it with a warranty too.
Sorry hard to tell where you’re based in the comments section but if you’re in the UK, the government have a scheme called the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme.
This grant is applied for by the chargepoint installation company and is usually in most cases £350 toward the cost.
Most installations will then cost around £500 to £600 with the grant included so pretty good to future proof your house.
One of the criteria of this is to purchase a plug-in hybrid or electric car.
Great video as usual. Will be nice to see the AMG version and possibly then some more powerful versions. One z comment though; you didn't look very comfortable in the back seat. No support for your legs and a somewhat "folded" position.
I’d imagine that the floor is slightly different in height due to the battery placement.
I have long legs anyway 😅
Defo wasn’t uncomfortable though!
Hi Nick. Can you tell me do all A250e supposed to have a fire blanket under the bonnet. Mine doesn’t have one which I find strange when all my other cars have had one. Cheers
A fire blanket? I’ve never seen that on a car before. A fire extinguisher is located in some Mercedes track focused cars but never a fire blanket...
@@npoleary I mean the bit that goes under the bonnet but above the engine. It looks like a blanket to me.
Oh right I think I know what you mean, I haven’t seen this cover for years on cars.
Not sure why they aren’t there now but you’re not missing anything, don’t worry :)
@@npoleary as long as my engine doesn’t catch fire
It’s used on some cars as it’s a heat insulator but not needed on most compact cars these days 🤓
Hi Nick just watched the video, impressed with the spec and even more impressed with the acceleration demo. However, if I've interpreted the stats correctly i.e. start of charge 89% to 100% in 10 minutes. I'll be sticking with my C220d that takes around 2 mins to fill (and that seems like an eternity). It would also take me from Poole to Liverpool back to Poole and back to Liverpool easily on one tank (Comfort mode). I appreciate the cost of a full charge is significantly cheaper but who wants to hang around for nearly a hour and a half to 'fill up'.
Sorry if I've misunderstood or misinterpreted any of your, as usual, exceptionally informative video, keep them coming, Pete.
Hey Peter, it’s a completely different mindset when you own an electric car 🤓
No electric car in the world will charge in 2 minutes, but what you get is waking up everyday with a full tank of “gas”.
All Mercedes electric cars have the capability of rapid charging and in the EQA’s case it can do 0-80% in 30 mins when connected to the correct charger.
I have seen another RUclips review from Norway and he was getting charge rates of around 115kwh well above your quoted 100kwh is this possibly the amg spec which possibly suports 125kwh or 150kwh
Hey Nodrog62, ah that will be down to different specs in different countries. In the UK the EQA can receive up to 100kW via DC. And on AC, it can receive a max speed of 11kW.
Very interesting video, thanks Nick ! However, my concern is not (only) about the price of the electric charge but rather about the cost of the car itself if compared to its fuel-fed sister GLA. The gap is rather big and with the same money you can buy a huge amount of gas or diesel. Furthermore I found rather optimistic to assume that starting from 2030 all cars sold shall be electric - unless in the meantime there will be a real revolution about batteries (cost and duration), retail prices of cars, availability of charging points, etc., which at the moment seem rather unlikely.
Hey Favaticus,
Oh I’m not assuming! :/
It’s genuinely happening in the UK!
www.gov.uk/government/news/government-takes-historic-step-towards-net-zero-with-end-of-sale-of-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-by-2030
We’ll just have to wait and see what the future brings!
@@npoleary Yeah, I'd heard about it, massive investments ahead, still I personally consider it quite an ambitious plan - we'll see. Anyway, back to the car in question, I can't wait to have the chance to test it, our local dealer should receive one before summer.
Great video thank you . Can I be brutally honest though. Very subjective I appreciate but I dont like the grill of the EQA. I know Mercedes are wanting to give the EQA a distinctive look over other models perhaps. Why not be a little more adventurous with a traditional grill even if it doesn't need it. It would look far less plasticky and plain. The car doesn't have an exhaust but I see they have still fitted two slim exhaust type port decorations on the back and the rear of the car looks great. Inside is great anyway.
It’s more likely probably down to aerodynamics, without a grill with holes, air can flow round the car. It’ll add to the range no doubt!
Could always go for AMG Line? 🤓
Sorry does anyone know how to turn om the windsheild wipers for THE back to be on until i wanna Close it. At THE moment i can only use it once or use it with fluid and then it goes a couple of time and stops
Hey Serotonin, which model of Mercedes do you have? And what year?
Windscreen wipers for the rear are done on that same stalk, just depends on which model you have 🤓
@@npoleary thank you so much for answering..My English writing is not the best but i try. I got THE EQA 250 AMG Line. As I mentioned, on the left Side you can twist the lever upp to make the front window wipers go faster or not.
Before that part where you can twist there is two buttons on for the rear window what i have. the first One on the left is for fluid and then it whipes about three Times. And the otherone turns on a symbol and it whipes once every 20 sek ? But i live in Sweden so it rains alot. Surely it need to be able to whip until i wanna Close it when it rains just like the front window. I appriciete your help sir. The year is 2021 i think i brought it all new from merceedes Stockholm.
Hey Serotonin, as yes that’s the one with the rear wiper. It just has those settings sadly.
The rear wiper has a one wipe button, a spray and the one that wipes intermittently.
However if you have it on the intermittent one, when reversing it’ll wipe more often
Hope that helps!
@@npoleary thank you Nick..i appriciete you.
Hi Nick, can you do a video on the difference between MBUX 1 and MBUX 2 that is on the all-new S-Class and all-new C-Class? I tried to find out what the differences are and can’t find anything. Also, is this the system that is on #TheNewCLS?
Thanks, Michael.
Ah I was actually considering this but have decided to wait until the new C-Class actually comes out 🤓
I’d imagine it’s just a facelift on the CLS so a few improvements here and there so doubt it’ll be the one from the C-Class or S-Class as they feature vertical screens.
Dear Nick good detailing of the eqa. I have a question for you, everyone keeps gloating about tesla game changer has crushed the Germans, some even say they are eight years ahead. Do you see any of the Germans superseding tesla on battery capabilites, or beating tesla.
Hey Steve, ooo I wouldn’t know. But it all comes down to what you fancy in a car.
Some people want that luxury German feel where as some people might not mind if they didn’t have it.
Tesla do an amazing job at electric cars having driven several myself however Tesla only build electric models where as for example Mercedes have approx 38 shapes of Mercedes excl electric!
As the push for electric has never been greater, it will be interesting to see what happens in the future! Exciting for sure!
Nick did you know that these are all regulated to a maximum of 99mph
Hey Steve that’s right. With electric, the faster you go, the power you consume so it is incredibly inefficient with speeds above 100mph.
Top legal speed in the UK is 70mph anyway 😅
Got a EQA as a loan car - awful to drive and when you brake, it starts with regen, seems to pause braking then brakes kick in firmly making it easy to run into the car in front. It is spacious, but boot is disappointing. Acceleration is adequate and does have a quality feel. Can't wait to get my Tesla Model 3 SR+ back which is cheaper and significantly better vehicle. Plus they have the Tesla Supercharger network which is essential if doing a trip.
Hey Snapyou, it honestly depends on what the brake regen settings were set to as it can be adjusted however the way you described it doesn’t sound like normal behaviour. I assure you it is extremely smooth in all aspects, maybe this was just a one off on this car rental? That definitely wouldn’t be safe if that was the case!
With charging other manufacturers can also use selected Tesla charging networks too now 🤓
@@npoleary Tesla have opened up 14 sites that are underutilised. As they expand their network, I would expect them to increase capacity at each new site to accommodate others. But having just driven to Normandy & back, the queue at one site for non-Tesla's was 50 mins and many had queues of 4 or 5 vehicles. In three years, only ever had to wait once at a Supercharger. In a few years things will improve but wouldn't take a non-Tesla on a long trip at the moment.
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A lovely front for collecting grasshoppers and bugs squashed on.
The back isn't for adults looking at those knees at 8:45
Ah that’s where with EV’s the battery is located under the floor.
I am 6ft 2” though and have quite long legs!
Come 2030 - if the Government haven't realised their short sightedness and insist on electric vehicles - then I'm buying a V8
Better hurry! I’ve heard the next gen C 63 won’t be a V8!
All very nice but how many £££££££££
Hey Stanley,
Starting from £43,495 in the UK 🤓
Mercedes' EQs have a big problem, we can't control the time we want the car to start or finish charging. Once connected, they start charging immediately. A major software failure.
Hey Fernando, this isn’t a feature I’ve seen on any Mercedes electric or hybrid. It’s usually down to the chargepoint to set timers if you want to do this.
I wouldn’t describe it as a software failure though, it’s just that’s not a feature that’s offered at the moment.
It would be good if it changes in the future though! Fingers crossed it does as I know exactly why you’d want to do it! 🤓
Hello Nick.
Thank you very much for your reply.
You have a very helpful channel. I have learned a lot with you.
I do not known if in UK you can get several electricity power rates, depending on the day time. In my country, between 00h and 07h, the electricity is rated 1/2 price, so if I charge my EQ at home, it hold be nice to had the chance to choose this time interval. I mention a software problem because is something simple, that can be programable, so It is only software.
As you said, let cross fingers and hope that is going to be available in a near future.
Continuing the good work with your channel.
If you download the - home charge app you can control it at home
If you download the BP Pulse app (or similar) you can control the external charge points and even have a list of availability - charge strength and cost
Nice at the moment to get a full charge for around give or take £16....BUT I bet when a lot more people buy EV cars the price of charging will sky rocket to the equivalent of a petrol or diesel fill....the average cost of that is £60 - £70 for a SUV...it's gonna happen believe me !!!
It won’t sky rocket at home 🤓
This is usually the cheapest place to charge, of course prices will probably increase but can you imagine paying 3x what you pay at the moment for electricity at home? I doubt / hope that doesn’t happen!
@@npoleary We will have to wait & see on that one Nick..I don't know if you have noticed but over the last ten years utility bills have doubled there's my case in point.
How can you not mention the total lag of leg rest on in the back seat?
In my mind Mercedes have ruined a great car - at least if you plan to use the back seats.
Acceleration of Fiat Panda 😂