In a category of teardrop-shaped electrical crossovers, the Mercedes-Benz EQB stands out as refreshingly totally different—for its upright, extra boxy profile. 

Although it’s about the identical measurement on the skin because the Tesla Mannequin Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, or VW ID.4, it could possibly really feel extra spacious inside. And like solely the Mannequin Y, it presents out there third-row seats to suit as much as seven—in a parking house that is likely to be referred to as compact by American requirements.

The 2024 mannequin 12 months will solely be the EQB’s third, however Mercedes already has a good checklist of updates prepared for this mannequin, which it outlined Thursday. Don’t anticipate much more vary, or quicker charging, however the EQB appears to be like poised to turn out to be an much more charming, helpful small electrical crossover for every day household use. 

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB

The EQB stays primarily provided in two all-wheel-drive variations for the U.S. The EQB 300 4Matic goes an EPA-rated 243 miles, whereas the EQB 350 4Matic goes 227 miles—each on a 70.5-kwh battery pack. Mercedes says that the 2024 EQB could get extra effectivity and vary, however that’s pointing to some new effectivity aids which were added to the interface. 

The 2 have the identical motor {hardware} (permanent-magnet in entrance, induction in again), however the latter is software program enabled for greater efficiency. The setup produces 225 hp and 288 lb-ft of torque within the EQB 300 and 288 hp and 384 lb-ft within the EQB 350. A base, single-motor, front-wheel-drive EQB 250+ mannequin was resulting from arrive with these different variations, however we’re awaiting affirmation from Mercedes that deliveries have been made. 

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB

On the charging entrance, the EQB is now Plug & Cost appropriate—which means that house owners can merely plug in at enabled cost factors and the community will be capable to establish the automobile and its corresponding billing info. Charging itself doesn’t seem to have been improved nonetheless. The height price stays listed at 100 kw, however the modest measurement of the battery pack permits a 10-80% cost in 31 minutes. The 9.6-kw onboard charger in U.S. fashions makes a full in a single day cost effectively inside attain for the commonest dwelling Degree 2 setup with a 50-amp circuit and 40-amp charging. 

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB

Among the trims and textures have been modified—most notably on the entrance finish, the place the look steps a bit farther away from a conventional framed-in grille. As an alternative, a black-panel grille with star sample spans between headlight enclosures and options black stars commonplace or chrome stars for the Electrical Artwork and AMG Line variations. The bumper space is resculpted, with a few of its trim in high-gloss black, and a lightweight band now connects the daytime working lamps. A few of that star-patterning continues inside, however a brand new steering wheel design might be essentially the most noteworthy change. Ten-color ambient lighting is now included. 

The bigger 10.3-inch infotainment display is now included in all EQB fashions, and consists of wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The EQB’s interface itself additionally will get a refresh, with an up to date technology of the MBUX interface and the addition of show kinds (refined, sporty, and traditional). As earlier than, Mercedes says that the most recent, so-called zero-layer interface doesn’t require scrolling by means of menus.

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB

There are additionally now two further acoustic experiences—enabling a complete of 4—that may be bought by these additionally getting the Burmester encompass sound system. These carry interactive sounds reacting to parameters like accelerator place, velocity, and regenerative braking.

Moreover, there’s a brand new multipurpose digital camera to assist assist security programs, and that backup digital camera has been upgraded. The parking assistant, with its corresponding 360-degree digital camera view, “could be operated extra intuitively and rapidly” due to the way in which it’s integrated into the MBUX interface, the corporate says. 

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB

Together with the $1,150 vacation spot charge, the 2023 EQB 300 4Matic began at $58,050. Pricing and extra characteristic and spec particulars are due within the close to future—maybe together with some corresponding pricing changes. Mercedes says that the 2024 EQB will arrive at U.S. dealerships within the first half of 2024.