MERCEDES GREEN LIGHTS NEW EQA EV FOR AUSTRALIA

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan reviews the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQA for the Australian market, highlighting its arrival as a significant development, especially in contrast to Volkswagen's struggles with EV sales in the country. He notes the EQA's competitive range of up to 480km and a 66.5 kWh battery, with an official consumption of 16.2 kWh/100km. The pricing, starting at $76,800, is deemed "interesting" and directly compared to the Hyundai Kona Highlander Electric, questioning the value proposition beyond the Mercedes badge. Cadogan suggests the EQA's entry will disrupt the market for rivals like the Kona Electric and Kia's EV6. He also dedicates a significant portion to critiquing Volkswagen's excuses for not selling EVs in Australia, referencing their legal troubles and executives' convictions in the US for dieselgate, contrasting this with Mercedes-Benz's proactive approach.