Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Progressive
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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250

Progressive · SUV · FWDR1 180 000Price is a guide, confirm with the dealer · Officially sold in South Africa

Range: claimed versus realistic

Claimed range (WLTP)429 km
Estimated highway range at 120 km/h300 km
Our tested highway rangeNot tested yet

The highway estimate is the claimed figure multiplied by 0.7, a conservative placeholder, until we run our own test.

Key specs

Powertrain
Electric (BEV)
Body style
SUV
Drive
FWD
Usable battery
66.5 kWh
Power
140 kW
0 to 100 km/h
8.6 s
Boot space
–
Seats
–
Battery warranty
8 years / 160 000 km
Model year
–

Charging and running cost

AC charging (home or public)
11.0 kW
DC fast charging, peak
100 kW
DC 10 to 80%
–
Consumption
17.7 kWh/100 km
Cost per 100 km, charged at home
R53

Home cost uses a tariff of R3.00 per kWh.

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Who it suits

Mercedes buyers who want a compact electric SUV for town and suburban driving, with 429 km claimed range (about 300 km at highway speed), 11 kW AC charging and an 8 year / 160 000 km battery warranty.

Who should look elsewhere

Drivers who value fast charging or the lowest price per kilometre of range. DC charging is limited to 100 kW, slower than the BYD Seal or BMW iX1, and the listed price is above R1.1 million. The figures come from the 2022 launch, so check the current spec.

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Source: techcentral.co.za · Price not yet confirmed with a dealer, so treat it as a guide · Data last updated 2026-10-07