Welcome back to the EQA. In our second video with the first compact member of the Mercedes-EQ family, we go in-depth to see what the car is like to drive, charge, load and ask some big questions about the environmental impact of electric cars.

Strap in and join us for the ride as we put this electric car to the test.

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Written and presented by Ken Pearson
Filmed by Ken Pearson, Jack Horrocks and the L&L Automotive Marketing Team
Edited by Ken Pearson

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: Welcome back to the EQA
1:58 - What is it like to drive?
5:05 - Practicality: Can the EQA carry reasonable amounts of bread?
6:39 - How sporty is this SUV?
6:52 - Where can I charge?
9:07 - What is the cost of charging?
10:47 - What does a puppy think of it?
11:06 - Are electric cars good for the environment?
14:47 - Is it fun to drive?
16:39 - Pricing and specification
17:23 - Final thoughts: What do I think about the EQA?
21:10 - Further watching
21:28 - Bonus content

This video is a follow up to our first EQA video. Watch this to get a bit more information about the EQ-optimised MBUX infotainment system:    • New Mercedes-Benz EQA review | 2021 E...  

Charging times:

DC 100 kW 10 - 80% - 30 minutes
AC 11 kW 10 - 100% - 5 hrs 45 minutes
AC domestic outlet 10 - 100% - 30 hrs

EQA 250 WLTP Range: 251 - 263 miles.
Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare with other cars tested to the
same technical procedures. Figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, factory-fitted options, accessories fitted (post registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. Further information about the test used to establish range, power consumption and
CO₂ figures can be found at http://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/WLTP

Data/information sources for "Are electric cars good for the environment?" section:

Polestar 2 Life Cycle Assessment 2020 - referenced in this video: https://www.polestar.com/dato-assets/...
Updated Polestar 2 Life Cycle Assessment 2021 including other variants: https://www.polestar.com/dato-assets/...
UK energy generation - Gridwatch: https://gridwatch.co.uk/
UK energy generation - iamkate: https://grid.iamkate.com/
Green Charging from Mercedes me Charge: https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSi...

Data used and referenced was correct at time of recording in August 2021. The grid energy generation fluctuates on a daily basis so the most up to date on-the-day and yearly average figures were used.

Additional media:
Images of Factory 56, S-Class V223 and EQS V297 from Daimler Global Media: https://media.daimler.com/