2023 Mercedes-Benz EQA250 – EV price increased to RM297k, up RM10k; max claimed range now 496 km

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQA250 – EV price increased to RM297k, up RM10k; max claimed range now 496 km

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 AMG Line has seen a small price increase, taking the RRP to RM296,888 on-the-road without insurance. This is RM10k more than the SST-added price of RM286,888, announced in July 2022 following the end of sales tax exemption for cars. Note that this is not a new-for-2023 price; RM296,888 has been in place since September 2022.

The H243 EQA 250 AMG Line was launched back in March 2022 as Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s first full electric offering. Then, with 50% sales tax exemption for CBU imported cars, it retailed for RM278,201. Since then, MBM has introduced the EQB, EQC, EQE and EQS flagship.

No changes to the EQA’s spec and features list, but the max claimed range is now 496 km on the WLTP cycle, which is a fair bit more than the original 429 km on a single charge. This is achieved through the switch from asynchronous motor (ASM) technology for the single motor on the front axle to permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) technology, which brings about improved efficiency.

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The front-mounted electric motor continues to output 190 PS and 375 Nm of torque, good for a 0-100 km/h time of 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h. Powering the motor is a 66.5 kWh liquid-cooled, 420-volt lithium-ion battery.

The battery can be fully recharged in five hours and 45 minutes via the AC way (11 kW, Type 2), while DC fast charging at up to 100 kW with an appropriate charger can get the pack from a 10% to 80% state of charge (SoC) in 32 minutes.

Once again, watch the review for our take on the EQA’s charging performance. That, and the specs generally, are rather underwhelming versus the electric competition, but the EQA is nevertheless a good drive according to Hafriz Shah.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Isaac on Jan 12, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    And the reliability is not as good as Volvo. Rather get Volvo C40 Recharge or XC40 recharge

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  • polar bear on Jan 12, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    Very dull

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  • Bieight8 on Jan 12, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    Daylight robbery…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 20 Thumb down 1
    • Maverick on Jan 13, 2023 at 12:28 pm

      True. For lesser $$ rather buy a brand new Toyota Harrier turbo 280HP.. kudos

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 1
    • Isaac on Jan 17, 2023 at 8:41 am

      M – Must
      E – Aware
      R – There
      C – Can
      E – Have
      D – Disappointed
      E – Experience
      S – Runnings

      B – Probably
      E – Spending
      N – Money for
      Z – Sleeping at Workshop In and Out

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  • ROTI CANAI on Jan 12, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    dulu USD naik semua barang naik harga, apasal USD jatuh harga masih naik

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  • Ranga on Jan 12, 2023 at 1:48 pm

    Looks basic. Nothing special

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  • EVmahal on Jan 12, 2023 at 6:05 pm

    It has been proven that in Malaysia, electric vehicles are the preserve of the rich.

    Keep dreaming <= 100,000 EV.

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  • At this price, I can buy Volkswagen Arteon. Sorry can’t buy this EQA

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