Looking for an all-electric model capable of seating 7 people? Well, here’s how much the new Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic will cost you in South Africa…

Mercedes-Benz South Africa is planning to roll out a raft of electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming months. We’ve already brought you local pricing for the new EQA and it seems the EQB is hot on its tail.

The Stuttgart-based firm whipped the wraps off the EQB back in April 2021, giving it the lengthy wheelbase of the GLB. Like that model, then, the electric version ships with 5 seats as standard but is optionally available as a 7-seater.

Built in Hungary, the EQB measures 4 684 mm long, 1 834 mm wide and stands 1 667 mm tall, offering what Mercedes-Benz describes as a “generous amount of space”. In 5-seater guise, the boot can swallow 495 litres (expandable to1 710 litres), while the 7-seater version has a luggage capacity of 465 litres (or 1 620 litres with the final two rows folded flat).

Interestingly, the 168 kW EQB 300 4Matic won’t be available in South Africa at launch, with only the EQB 350 4Matic on offer. The latter employs an asynchronous motor at the front axle and a permanently excited synchronous motor at the rear, making it an all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Peak power and torque outputs for the EQB 350 4Matic stand at 215 kW and 520 Nm respectively, with the obligatory sprint from 0 to 100 kph taking a claimed 6.2 seconds (and top speed limited to 160 kph). The battery has a usable capacity of 66.5 kWh, while Mercedes-Benz SA lists a claimed single-charge range of between 395 km and 423 km.

So, what sort of pricing are we looking at here? Well, the EQB 350 4Matic will start at R1 374 500. As with the EQA, Mercedes-Benz SA says this “includes the price of a 5-year/100 000 km service and maintenance plan, which you shall be entitled to exclude from the purchase of your vehicle”.

Plenty of optional extras for the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic

The Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic will be available locally in Edition 1 form for a limited time.

As standard, the B-badged EQ model will be sold with the Progressive trim level. However, for an extra R53 000 (to take the price to R1 427 500), it can be specified in AMG Line form, complete with items such as more aggressive body styling, upgraded interior finishesand flashier alloy wheels. In addition, Mercedes-Benz will offer a special “Edition 1” version for a limited time, adding R126 800 to the base price for a total of R1 501 300.

Plenty of optional packages will be on offer for the EQB, along with various individual options such as a panoramic sliding sunroof (R16 400) and adjustable damping (R17 600). Should you wish to specify that third row of two seats to turn your EQB into a 7-seater, be prepared to part with an additional R22 000.

As with the EQA, two charging cables also find themselves on the list of options, with the 8-metre cable for a wallbox and public charging station priced at R1 300 and a second 8-metre version for use with domestic sockets coming in at R4 800. From what we can tell, 5-metre versions come standard. It’s not yet clear whether a wallbox unit is included in the EQB’s purchase price.

Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic price in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 Progressive – R1 374 500

Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 AMG Line – R1 427 500

Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 Edition 1 – R1 501 300

The EQB comes with a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan, though Mercedes-Benz SA says buyers have the option of excluding the price of this from their purchase.