THE ADDITION OF THE NIGHT PACKAGE styling to the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB 250+ compact SUVs is expected to make their respective Night Edition models highly popular, so this limited run is expected to move fast.
The pair of compact SUVs equipped with highly efficient all-electric drivetrains offer an appealing combination of utility, technology and safety, combined with the benefits of a quiet, smooth all-electric drivetrain.
To this offer, the addition of Night Package styling adds expressive exterior design elements in high-gloss black, including inserts in the front and rear aprons and side panelling, the mirror housings, the beltline and window-line trim strip, and roof rails.
In addition, the two Night Edition models are fitted with aerodynamically optimised 20-inch multi-spoke light-alloy wheels completed in an eye-catching high-gloss black paint finish and high-sheen rim flange.
A compelling standard package
The EQA and EQB 250+ models already make a compelling case for customers who are attracted by flexible and spacious interiors, urban-friendly agility, outstanding comfort, and a level of appointment combining luxury and technology with sporty appeal.
Both are equipped with a vivid digital widescreen array, which accommodates the MBUX infotainment system, including Augmented Reality for Navigation and a fingerprint scanner for setting individual user configurations. Other standard appointments include wireless charging for compatible smart devices, smartphone integration via Apple Car Play or Google Android Auto, Ambient Lighting, an Advanced Sound System and digital radio.
Front seat passengers enjoy sports-style seats comprising ARTICO leather and MICROCUT microfibre, complete with electric adjustment, memory settings, heating and a Seat Comfort Package. For the driver, the appealingly sporty multifunction steering wheel is wrapped in supple Nappa leather.
The pair of 250+ models incorporate a raft of appealing features from the panoramic sliding sunroof, heat-insulating dark-tinted glass, metallic paint, and AMG Line exterior enhancements and body styling, to the KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package, adjustable damping suspension and LED High Performance headlights combined with Adaptive Highbeam Assist.
A comprehensive onboard safety package incorporates a 360-degree camera combined with Active Parking Assist, plus Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC cruise control, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, nine airbags, an exit warning function, and the PRE-SAFE system that can prepare the cabin and occupants in the event of an imminent collision. Both EVs are equipped with two cables suited to use in a variety of charging situations, and an acoustic presence indicator.
Distinguishing the two models, the EQB 250+ offers additional vertical loading space and is equipped with a standard third row of seating which can accommodate two extra passengers, taking the total seating capacity to seven, or be easily stowed in the floor of the loading compartment. The second row of seating also offers impressive fore/aft travel of 140 mm, allowing occupants to flexibly allocate legroom between the second and third row of seats, or to prioritise extra cargo or occupant space.
Both the EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ are powered by a single e-motor with an output of up to 140kW and 385Nm, coupled to a 70.5kWh battery. This setup offers instant response when needed, flexible power delivery in daily driving, and a NEDC-tested range of 578 km for the EQA 250+ and 564 km for the EQB 250+, making them ideal for weekend trips away.
Pricing
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Night Edition is priced at $85,800, while the EQB 250+ Night Edition is offered for $90,000 (both plus on road costs). In both cases, there is no price change for the addition of the Night Edition package, and pricing below the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, which can also make them exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT).
The EQA and EQB 250+ Night Edition models are offered in strictly limited numbers and will be available to order from January 23, 2025. The EQA 250+ Night Edition in Cosmos Black metallic paint will be exclusively available online for one month following this date.