Mercedes EQA 2021 review - Is the baby EQ the best electric Benz ? / Electrifying

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While rivals have been scrambling to produce designed-from-the-ground-up electric cars such as the BMW i3 and VW ID.3, Mercedes has taken a more practical approach - just convert existing cars. The first example of this was the EQC and now there's this - the EQA, which uses the petrol and diesel-powered GLA as a starting point.
Unlike the posh and pricey EQC though, this is aimed at the more affordable end of the electric car market with prices starting at £44,495. That’s above the big-selling Leaf and ID.3 and into Tesla territory.
But is is any good? Nicki Shields and Tom Ford find out
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@clasqm 3 года назад

They couldn't grab electrically adjustable seats from the parts bin? Really? That and the lack of cable storage just kills this one for me. I'll accept manual seats in a VW E-UP, not in a Mercedes.

@orbiter3269 3 года назад

Best car of Europe only a little bit behind of Tesla in its technic. Loads quicker than Audi and feels much better inside than all the VW, Skoda und Asian colleagues and even Tesla with its not existing interior. Did not like Mercedes before, but this car is excellent. Plus: In difficult situation there is nothing better than front wheel drive. Try to get one if you can!

@songxingmu 2 года назад

All these “experts ”car reviewers always keen the car be faster. But our road speed limit keep getting lower. The fast acceleration just gives discomfort back push without purpose

@jonathantaylor1998 3 года назад

A very entertaining video, as always from the Electrifying team - thank you. And, I'm totally with Nicki's point about the interior of the car actually being of greater importance than the exterior - which is why I'm SO disappointed at VW's utterly shoddy excuse for an interior on the iD3...! What a disappointment - good value... good range... rear wheel drive... but margarine-tub quality plastics inside...

@xyredmax 3 года назад

Hello Can I just agree 100% with your comment about the ID3,4 etc - They spent all the money on the drivetrain and lacked the finesse on the interior and don't mention the user interface...

@Telcontarnz 3 года назад

I like ‘agree to disagree’ videos. More real, honest and useful.

@tomattime 3 года назад

I'm still unsure about its appearance but what a quality review As for Tom complaining about someone else eating biscuits.......

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

Honestly, I have pictures of Nicki literally stealing the biscuits/ snacks as soon as she arrives…

@martinlang9615 3 года назад

I could have put up with the performance, small boot. However, the rear seats are unergonomic and not having dedicated storage area for both leads is a MASSIVE oversight. Let’s see how the GLB equivalent in pure electric, EQB will B. Here in Australia, I’ve recently upgraded to 3 phase and a 30kW solar system, all 120 panels on the one big roof which looks awesome. Just got to find the right comfortable vehicle.

@Secretlyanothername 2 года назад

The EQB will be a very interesting vehicle. I'm curious about your large system - aren't you restricted by local network limits to 5kW of supply?

@muttakinc2281 3 года назад

The part where you were having a conversation whispering kinda blows my mind… also when he said he’ll lock you in hahaha

@blobstrom 3 года назад

One thing i love about the Kia/Hyundai's are the auto regen option

@tonysoprano5433 3 года назад

got little freaky when he said lock you in here 😂😂😂

@bemperor 2 года назад

Final summary of the lady is very close too what I thought and that is why decided to order EQA

@ssmith954 2 года назад

Great review and very honest! Just looked at the website and some basic options really push the price up... the fact that it's a bit of an electric retrofit makes me think it'll be better waiting for the next generation from Mercedes. At the moment I'd go for a VW ID4 & ID5 over this, even though you can't beat the premium interior of the Mercedes.

@kwccoin3115 2 года назад

The raised floor on the back seat is really a killer. No mention of the no heated wheel ... no eqs i guess but still 40k+

@xyredmax 3 года назад

Does Nicki seem to have the 'Merc' Halo effect?

@johnbev2336 7 месяцев назад

Nicki you have to be gentle on the pedal, on a long run you have chargers more often 😍

@gliazzurra 3 года назад

So, is EQA an electric version of GLA or A class? Is EQS an electric version of GLS or S class? How about EQC? They really need to figure out how they want to name their cars, it's so confusing..

@GadgetsBoy 3 года назад

Save me some biscuit

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

She’s like a biscuit hoover.

@garyanderton Год назад

Get a Model 3. More boot space, more rear space, more range, lower price, 4WD, Better charge speeds and UI. The only thing this beats Tesla in is quality, as the wind noise is still prevalent in both.

@anydaynow01 3 года назад

It makes me wonder how insane the EQG would be!

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

Was talking to Merc about that when driving the EQC 4x4 Squared. It’ll be a good one - and will be a monster off-road!

@Yanquetino 3 года назад

Probably a good transition EV for those die-hard Mercedes owners, although I bet most would want its larger siblings.

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

Second car? Albeit and expensive one…

@MrFatknacker 3 года назад

I think my ideal EV would be the Tesla Model 3 drive train and technology transplanted into a VW ID4 but with the BMW i3 controls and dash layout (include iDrive) and the Mercedes interior 🤔

@oliverstemp9132 3 года назад

Why does MBUX look like Windows Vista

@robertsedgwick1629 3 года назад

phail for merc there

@AbuDhabiDude 3 года назад

What’s that silly man doing there leaning on the car? He’s clearly not going to drive it. Just there as a token prop up. Sorry. Couldn’t resist! 🤣 Another great video. I thought I was going to like this car but yet again another compromised vehicle from Mercedes. The EQS shows what they can do if they actually go for it. This has just too many compromises for me.

@mickwilson127 3 года назад

I drove an E class for many years, but not for the last three. I was paying less for an AMG line spec E250 than the base model price of this. I love electric, but this gla variant is simply not in the same luxury class as the E class. Missed by a mile Mercedes

@Sanpedranoazul 3 года назад

And will never be 😉

@RichardLyleEsq 3 года назад

Vase of flowers. It even scans.

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

OMG. You're absolutely right. Dammit!

@RichardLyleEsq 3 года назад

I'm not just a pretty face. To be honest, I'm not even a pretty face.

@GrrMeister 3 года назад

*Sound and look like James & Kate !*

@neilbrandon 3 года назад

Very impressive review.. Good to see more EV choice. Not sure its true to say it's starting point. Perhaps Harry and Paul could include this in "I saw you coming" Glad to see you picked up on some of the annoying stuff. The Germans are very good at seducing us by their brushed aluminum, and perceived high quality interior, not to mention the ridiculous fat range dropping tyres that also cost a fortune to replace. It's about time we stopped falling for stuff like that... 66KWh battery sounds good, but will it beat the e-niro range? Well done for spotting the rear leg comfort is terrible.. e-niro is much better for rear and front comfort. What's the turning circle? Going into the Merc dealer, we have to deal with grey suited sales people.

@Petelmrg 3 года назад

How many Mercedes drivers used to their wafty autos want to bother with regen paddles? I think few.

@B.Ing.White88 3 года назад

Leave it in "Auto" then. Problem solved.

@Petelmrg 3 года назад

@@B.Ing.White88 - agreed - and that is exactly how nearly everyone drives flappy-paddle autos; the most the average driver wants will possibly be one ‘B’ mode in the future.

@Alessandro--- 3 года назад

A couple of unsolicited notes: 1) Lose the style-cramping patronising Tom Ford. Even Nicky isn’t the same when he’s around. 2) Applies to all electrics: YOU DON’T NEED to carry all the cables with you. Some charging stations have a built in cable, and at most you will use one Type2 cable. All the other toys can stay home.

@minniesaab7255 3 года назад

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@adrianbyron-parker5797 3 года назад

It feels expensive.....Er.. It is expensive!!!

@AKA001 3 года назад

Non-bespoke EVs have chance against the from the ground up architected EVs like the Ioniq 5 and EV6… especially when they’re actually a Nissan Quashqai… only brand snobs would buy these… however many brand loyal Merc drivers choose to spend their hard earned on a specked up petrol version.

@buzzofftoxicblog791 2 года назад

Great for the mature to get off toxic FOSSIL 🙂 but MB could try harder. TESLA 😎

@philmorbey1827 3 года назад

This seems to have the same issues as the electric kona, cramped back smallish boot. Only for a lot more cash! You really need to look at bespoke ev to get the advantages. Sadly they need to come down for most mortals to afford 😔 wtf manual seat adjust at this price!

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

Tends to happen with the cars that also have to house ICE and a petrol tank in the design at some point, doesn’t it? Definitely weird leg position in the back and small boot here….

@aristotelisentertainment279 3 года назад

Another great video Tom, would've been even better without your annoying sidekick.

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

😂

@bryandavies6074 2 года назад

For me it's all badge and dire packaging.

@Lewis_Standing 3 года назад

Bigger battery than the kona, a converted model too but much less efficient and much less range. Interior is much better, but who needs luxury? Rather save for a heat pump / solar

@V_Dubya 3 года назад

Mercedes build quality is a thing of the past. Both of these will be completely outclassed by the new Hyundai and Kia launches anyway

@oliverstemp9132 3 года назад

The VW ID4, Nissan Ariya and KIA EV6 are much better than this

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

Can't wait to get the Ariya, EV6 and Ioniq 5 going...

@trimley 3 года назад

Disliked the video and annoying double act

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

thanks David, really good to have your input!

@neilbissett1240 3 года назад

Front wheel drive poor rear seating and little boot and then the cost no thanks who ever designed should be sacked feels like someone is late to the ev market and rushing or dabbling in the electric motor market instead of going in all hog expected better from Mercedes 🙄😎

@nickc.802 3 года назад

This car is an absolute rubbish car. It bounces around like a swamp on the road - absolutely no road feeling and control. And front wheel driving. Avoid at all cost is my 2 cents

@Thomas-st1gn 3 года назад

Have you already driven one?

@nickc.802 3 года назад

@@Thomas-st1gn yeah drove one 2 weeks ago

@Alessandro--- 3 года назад

It’s quite visible on the video !

@philipkaye3124 2 года назад

I thought the ride quality was fantastic. Was almost going to get an ENiro, which is agreat car, but this felt so much better. Yes much more expensive but a lot more comfortable

@nickc.802 2 года назад

@@philipkaye3124 Haha I think you and me look in very different segments of cars. And this EQA is still horrible if you like knowing what your car is doing and if you are losing grip or not

@Alessandro--- 3 года назад

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

Thanks Alex, really kind of you.

@abucketofelves 3 года назад

Unless of course you're driving to stay at a second home, or staying with friends or family for a while, or anywhere else you might need a cable, there isn't room for one of those bags in there..

@Alessandro--- 3 года назад

@@tomwookieford8445 I’m flattered that you took the time to reply, and I’m sure there are people who like your style. But the same happened on the Skoda vs Mercedes test, and it was clear that Nicky was not at her best except when she was talking on her own (for example the segment on the back seat). I don’t have a show, so who am I to criticise, but honestly one of the main attractions of Car Gurus was the “female point of view” which on certain cars, like the Honda E, the latest 500 or the Hyundai Tucson, is invaluable because these are cars that will be shunned by boy reviewers, including Matt the king of the format. Peace …

@Alessandro--- 3 года назад

@@abucketofelves i get your point, as in that case you’ll probably have luggage… and you may have to choose between “case of wine” and “charging cable” 😀😀

@tomwookieford8445 3 года назад

@@Alessandro--- Alex, our channel is female-led, and you get a 'female view' on every car that features either Nicki or Ginny. And there are more videos with them in than me - which should make you happy! Be kind, my friend - it costs nothing.