Mercedes-Benz has further strengthened its electric intentions at Frankfurt, with the EQA concept.
It’s the manufacturer’s first all-electric concept vehicle in the compact segment.
"Our electric initiative is gathering pace: by 2022 Mercedes-Benz Cars will have launched more than ten all-electric vehicles on the market. And the Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA proves that we are serious about introducing electric mobility throughout the portfolio," said Dr Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
Two electric motors provide drive, developing around 270PS while the range is expected to be 250 miles.
It can switch between front, rear or all-wheel-drive and with a maximum torque of 500Nm the EQA can reach 62mph in five seconds.
The black panel at the front end acts as a virtual radiator grille and changes its look according to the drive program. In the Sport setting the grille depicts a flaming wing in horizontal format, while in Sport Plus vertical struts in the style of a Panamericana radiator grille are displayed.
The Concept EQA can be charged via induction or wallbox and is also ready for rapid charging. Mercedes-Benz says a 10 minute charge would result in a 60-mile range boost.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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