Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launch their first ever electric vehicle – the EQA.
At an event at the Petrosains Discovery Centre in KLCC, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the Mercedes-Benz EQA, under their Mercedes-EQ sub-brand. The EQA is the smallest electric vehicle produced by Mercedes-Benz and it is now their first EV offering in Malaysia.
Priced at RM278,201, the Mercedes-Benz EQA’s pricing benefits from being exempt from excise and import duties, sales tax, road tax and has other tax benefits for customers. These incentives were announced by the Malaysian government to increase the adoption of electric vehicles in the country. But at RM278K, the EQA is hardly the affordable EV offering many Malaysians were anticipating.
The EQA is equipped with a 66.5kWh lithium-ion battery which should return some 486km of electric range. DC Fast Charging should get the battery from 10%-80% in just half an hour while AC charging should get the car charged up in about 5 hours.
The EQA gets a 4-year/unlimited mileage manufacturer warranty from Mercedes-Benz along with an 8-year/160,000km battery warranty. The optional wallbox comes with a 2-year warranty.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has also partnered up with JomCharge to give EQA owners 1-year free subscription which enables 50% discounts when charging at all JomCharge stations. This is limited to the first 1000 EQ customers.
The company has also decided to install 13 new DC Fast Charging stations at strategic dealer locations in the peninsular which will be free to use for EQ customers until the end of 2023.
Here are some technical specifications of the new EQA.
| Model | EQA 250 |
| Rated Output | 140 kW [190 hp] |
| Rated Torque | 370 Nm |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.9 sec |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| HV battery – usable energy content | 66.5 kWh |
| Electr. Range (WLTP) | 402 – 429 km |
| AC charging time 10%-100% SOC (11kW) | 5 hours 45 minutes |
| DC charging time 10%-80% SOC (100kW) | 32 min |
| Kerb weight/payload | 2.040 kg/430 kg |
| Recommended Retail Price (OTR w/o Insurance) | RM 278,201.25 |
Here’s the specification list of the new EQA.
Technology & Charging
Alternating current charging system (AC charging) up to 11 kW
Direct current charging system (DC charging) up to 100 kW
Charging cable for wallbox and public charging stations, 5 m, straight
Acoustic ambient protection
Comfort suspension
DYNAMIC SELECT
Exterior Features
AMG Line
AMG bodystyling
Equipment Included in Vehicle Price
48.3 cm (19-inch) AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels
Polished aluminium roof rails
LED High Performance headlamps
Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Comfort and Interior Features
Sports seats
Seat Comfort package
Driver’s seat, electrically adjustable with memory function
Power front left seat with memory function
Heated front seats
4-way lumbar support
KEYLESS-GO Comfort package
KEYLESS-GO
HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Black open-pore linden wood trim
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather
Galvanised steering-wheel gearshift paddles
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
Ambient lighting
EASY-PACK tailgate
AMG floor mats
Roof liner in black fabric
Sun visor with illuminated vanity mirror
Rear armrest
Double cup holder
Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
Load Compartment package
Luggage net on driver`s and front pass. backrest
Wireless charging system for mobile devices in the front
Door sills with EQA lettering, illuminated and with exchangeable cover
Folding rear-seat backrests
12 V socket in load area
Safety and Assistance Package
Driving Assistance Package
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Extended automatic Re-start in traffic jams
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Steering Assist
Active Blind Spot Assist
Exit warning function
Active Brake Assist
URBAN GUARD vehicle protection
Anti-theft alarm system
Interior monitoring system
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Parking package with reversing camera
Reversing camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Mirror package
Interior mirror and driver’s exterior mirror automatically dimming
Electrically folding exterior mirrors
Light and Sight package
Tyre pressure monitoring system
TIREFIT
Knee airbag
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Multimedia System
MBUX multimedia system
Extended MBUX functions
Head-up Display
MBUX Interior Assistant
Navigation Connectivity package
Preinstallation for Navigation Services
Hard-disc navigation
Preinstallation for Remote and Navigation Services
Preinstallation for Live Traffic Information
Smartphone Integration
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Advanced Sound System
Media display
All-digital instrument display
Touchpad without Controller
Communications module (LTE) for the use of Mercedes me connect services
