The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB was not too long ago formally listed on the U.S. Environmental Safety Company (EPA) web site, revealing its vary and vitality consumption numbers.
In comparison with the earlier mannequin yr, the brand new scores are combined, with some higher and a few worse outcomes. The costs additionally modified a bit.
Mercedes-Benz EQB
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is essentially the most reasonably priced all-electric Mercedes-Benz within the U.S. It begins at an MSRP of $53,050. Final yr, the corporate offered nearly 12,000 models within the U.S.
The bottom, front-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ has an EPA Mixed vary of 251 miles. That is a number of extra miles than within the case of the 2023 mannequin yr.
Nevertheless, the EPA vary of two all-wheel-drive variations, referred to as the 300 4Matic and 350 4Matic, decreased noticeably to 205 and 207 miles, respectively, regardless of utilizing the identical 70.5-kilowatt-hour battery (usable capability) as a yr in the past. In response to the producer, the 2023 mannequin yr model had 232 miles and 221 miles of vary.
We do not know why the score has been lowered and why a easy change to the AWD model cuts the vary by practically one-fifth from 251 miles to only 205-207 miles:
- EQB 250+ 18-inch: 251 miles (up 6 miles or 2.4% from 245 miles)
- EQB 300 4Matic 18-inch: 205 miles (down 27 miles or 12% from 232 miles)
- EQB 350 4Matic 19-inch 207 miles (down 14 miles or 6% from 221 miles)
It is also price noting that for the 2024 mannequin yr, solely the EQB 250+ and EQB 350 4Matic are listed by EPA; not one of the 2023 variations had been listed. Within the 2022 mannequin yr, the EQB 300 4Matic and EQB 350 4Matic had been listed:
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ with 18-inch wheels’ vitality consumption, together with charging losses, is estimated at 107 MPGe or about 315 watt-hours per mile (3.2 miles/kWh), the most effective end result ever for the mannequin.
Nevertheless, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic with 19-inch wheels’s results of 87 MPGe, 387 Wh/mi or 2.6 miles/kWh is the worst ever for the mannequin. Its vitality consumption seems to be some 10% increased than that of the 2022 mannequin yr, though the EPA modified the way in which it calculated the outcomes throughout that interval.
| 2024 Mercedes EQB 250+ 18-in :: EPA Vary score by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label] |
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| Mixed Metropolis Freeway |
251 miles (404 km) N/A N/A |
| EPA Vitality consumption (together with charging losses): | |
| Mixed Metropolis Freeway |
107 MPGe: 315 Wh/mi or 3.2 miles/kWh 114 MPGe: 296 Wh/mi or 3.4 miles/kWh 100 MPGe: 337 Wh/mi or 3 miles/kWh |
N/A
| 2024 Mercedes EQB 350 4Matic 19-in :: EPA Vary score by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label] |
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| Mixed Metropolis Freeway |
207 miles (333 km) N/A N/A |
| EPA Vitality consumption (together with charging losses): | |
| Mixed Metropolis Freeway |
87 MPGe: 387 Wh/mi or 2.6 miles/kWh 89 MPGe: 379 Wh/mi or 2.6 miles/kWh 85 MPGe: 396 Wh/mi or 2.5 miles/kWh |
The results of 251 miles will not be unhealthy for the Mercedes-Benz EQB, though simply over 200 miles for the AWD variations may discourage potential prospects.
| Mannequin | Drive | Battery (kWh) |
EPA Vary |
0-60 mph (sec) |
| 2024 Mercedes EQB 250+ 18-in | FWD | 70.5 | 251 mi | 8.5 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQB 300 4Matic 18-in | AWD | 70.5 | 205 mi* | 7.6 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQB 350 4Matic 19-in | AWD | 70.5 | 207 mi | 5.8 |
* EPA Mixed vary in response to the producer; usable battery capability
On the optimistic facet, the mannequin is now geared up with a 9.6-kilowatt onboard charger as a substitute of seven.7-kW beforehand. There are additionally another enhancements.
DC quick charging from 10 to 80% state-of-charge takes about 32 minutes at as much as 100 kilowatts. The mannequin has a CCS1 charging inlet.
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Pricing
The Mercedes-Benz EQB begins at an MSRP of $53,050 plus a $1,150 vacation spot cost. Costs of all variations are $300 increased than a yr in the past.
As with all imported fashions, the EQB will not be certified for the $7,500 federal tax credit score, however the incentive is perhaps factored into leasing.
| Mannequin | Base Value | Dest. Cost | Tax Credit score | Efficient Value |
| 2024 Mercedes EQB 250+ 18-in | $53,050 | +$1,150 | N/A | $54,200 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQB 300 4Matic 18-in | $57,200 | +$1,150 | N/A | $58,350 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQB 350 4Matic 19-in | $60,850 | +$1,150 | N/A | $62,000 |
