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Mercedes-Benz EQV

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Mercedes-Benz EQV

(2021 - present)

    Summary


    The Mercedes-Benz EQV is a seven-seat people carrier which is essentially the electric version of the diesel-powered V-Class, which is in turn closely related to the Mercedes-Benz Vito commercial van.

    The EQV has kept the wheelbase dimensions and much of the exterior styling traits of the V-Class, but uses a 90kWh battery and electric motor instead of a traditional engine. Mercedes-Benz says that it can travel a maximum of 213 miles on a full battery.

    Many motoring outlets commend the EQV for its competitive battery range, though Car Keys notes that the electric powertrain makes the EQV over 450kg heavier than its combustion-powered counterpart, and this added weight is noticeable in the corners.

    Despite this added weight and some reports of loud wind noise, reviewers generally conclude that the EQV is a very competent cruiser that is a very comfortable way to travel – with a refined and spacious cabin, and one of the best infotainment systems in its class.

    Where reviewers often take issue is the car’s price – the entry-level Mercedes-Benz EQV trim costs north of £70,000, which is steep for private buyers. By comparison, the similarly-sized Citroën ë-SpaceTourer is half this price, but opting for the ë-SpaceTourer means losing out on the EQV’s cabin luxuries and battery range.

    Despite its price tag, What Car? concludes that the EQV “seems destined to become the go-to choice for zero emissions VIP transportation”, though it advises private buyers that “the Tesla Model X is a far superior choice as a seven-seat EV, while there are plenty of excellent five-seat SUVs that cost significantly less.”

    As of June 2023, the Mercedes-Benz EQV holds an Expert Rating of 59%, which is better than the Citroën but quite a long way behind the petrol/diesel Mercedes V-Class.

    EQV highlights

    • Electric sliding doors
    • Competitive battery range
    • Spacious high-quality cabin
    • Easy driving experience
    • Intuitive infotainment

    EQV lowlights

    • Noticeably heavier than the V-Class
    • Expensive to buy
    • Cheaper SUVs have more driver’s appeal
    • Van-like lean in fast corners
    • Wind noise at high speeds

    Key specifications


    Body style: Seven-seat people carrier
    Engines: electric, battery-powered
    Price: From £82,670 on-road

    Launched: Autumn 2021
    Last updated: N/A
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Safety rating

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    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: October 2014
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 93%
    Child protection: 87%
    Vulnerable road users: 67%
    Safety assist: 85%

    No safety rating

    The Mercedes-Benz EQV shares its safety rating with the regular V-Class, which was tested by Euro NCAP way back in 2014.

    It’s not always the case than an electric version gets the same safety score as the regular petrol/diesel model, but in this case Mercedes-Benz was able to show that the EQV would perform comparably to the other V-Class models in equivalent circumstances.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of June 2023, the Mercedes-Benz EQV has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

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