Mercedes EQB 250+ offers maximum range for 2000 euros more

Mercedes is currently the manufacturer with the most electric cars: EQA, EQB, EQC, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV and EQV. There are also many versions of the eight models. For example, the Mercedes EQB is available as the 250, 300, 350 and now the 250+ with the longest range of the bunch.

It’s the all-electric variant of the GLB, an optional seven-seat SUV introduced in 2019. The entry-level EQB 250 model has front-wheel drive, 190 hp and a 66.5 kWh battery, with which it can travel up to 469 kilometers.

Above that are the EQB 300 and 350, with the same battery but with all-wheel drive. The two electric motors of the EQB 300 have an output of 228 hp, those of the EQB 350 292 hp. Both variants achieve a range of around 419 kilometers with a fully charged battery.

Mercedes EQB 250+ is the version with the longest range

And that makes the new Mercedes EQB 250+ the version with the longest range. Basically an EQB 250, but with a larger battery (70.5 instead of 66.5 kWh). According to the official WLTP numbers, the 250+ only runs out of power after 503 kilometers.

Fast charging isn’t the EQB’s forte. It only reaches a speed of 100 kW. An Opel Mokka-e or Peugeot e-2008 does the same. Most of its competitors have over 150 or even 200 kW.

Surcharge EQE 250+ compared to 250 is not bad

The additional price of the EQB 250+ compared to the 250 is not too bad. The entry-level model starts at 59,917 euros for a Business Line version. If you want the 250+, you pay 61,974 euros for a Business Line.

If you are not looking for more range, but more performance, you suddenly have to dig deeper into your pocket. You can only get an EQE 300 from Mercedes for 65,483 euros. A 350 is about 2800 euros more expensive.