Used Mercedes-Benz EQA for sale: everything you need to know

If the Mercedes-Benz EQA looks familiar then that might be because it’s based on the Mercedes GLA, the brand’s most compact SUV model. The electric model makes a lot of sense, giving customers who want a relatively compact EV a premium option with one of the most desirable badges in the business.

It’s not a car that we’ll be reminiscing fondly over in decades to come, but in the here and now Mercedes has been sensible to play it fairly safe with the EQA. And if it looks a little expensive brand new, pre-owned examples certainly don’t have that problem, with some tempting deals out there on nearly-new EQAs.

The EQA competes with models like the BMW iX1, Smart #1, and Volvo XC40 Recharge, while buyers looking for a stylish family EV may also be swayed by more powerful and longer-range cars like the Ford Mustang Mach E, Tesla Model Y, and Kia EV6.

Should you buy a Mercedes-Benz EQA?

The Mercedes-Benz EQA isn’t a stand-out car in any one area, but it’s pretty solid in most areas. That, combined with the undeniable appeal of the Mercedes badge, and the fact it’s the brand’s smallest and therefore most city-friendly EV, is why you might want to put an EQA on the driveway.

As we said in our full review, it’s a sign of things to come for Mercedes, but a pretty positive one. Electric power feels well suited to the EQA, whichever variant in the range you’re looking at, giving the car a near-silent and pretty effortless feel that takes some of the stress out of modern driving.

The interior is smart and mostly nicely trimmed (if not as well-built as some rivals), and there’s just about enough space for a family of four, though if you have older kids then they might complain about the relatively high rear footwells, which restrict space. The 340-litre boot isn’t much to write home about (especially as the regular GLA has 435 litres of space), but being a hatchback it’s easy to access.

And as an A to B device, the EQA is easy-going, intuitive to drive, refined, and generally very comfortable. It doesn’t have the sporty edge you’ll find in say, a BMW iX1, but not everyone wants a sporty feel anyway. Range isn’t class-leading, but a claimed 250 miles at its shortest should be enough for most buyers.

The BMW iX1 (and iX2), the slightly larger Audi Q4 e-tron, the Smart #1, and Volvo XC40 Recharge are all potential alternatives, or for potentially better value for money, less premium but larger models like the Ford Mustang Mach E, Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6 could also be an option - some of which both perform better, go further, and are more spacious than the Mercedes.

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What’s the best used Mercedes-Benz EQA model to buy?

There’s a greater gulf in performance than there is in range across the EQA lineup, with the all-wheel drive, 4Matic-badged models offering quicker acceleration than the entry-level EQA. But to keep costs down and with little range penalty, we’d still look for an EQA 250 unless you really need all-wheel drive.

When it comes to trim levels, it’s tempting to step up to the AMG Line if your budget allows - its upgrades over Sport trim are primarily cosmetic, but it does look a little less like a bar of soap with some of the AMG details, and the interior changes give the EQA a boost in ambience too.

Used Mercedes-Benz EQA range and performance

• Mercedes-Benz EQA 250: The EQA 250 features a single electric motor at the front wheels, developing 190PS, for 0-62mph in 8.9 seconds. A 66.5kWh battery pack delivers a range of 250-263 miles.
• Mercedes-Benz EQA 300 4Matic: 4Matic models have motors at both the front and rear axles, and in 300 form they develop a combined 228PS. The 0-62mph time drops to 7.7 seconds, while the same 66.5kWh battery pack now offers 255-264 miles of range.
• Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4Matic: The most powerful dual-motor EQA makes 292PS, cutting the 0-62mph time to 6.0 seconds. Range is the same as the 300, at 255-264 miles.

What used Mercedes-Benz EQA trim levels are available?

The Mercedes EQA’s trim lineup is pretty similar to that of most other Mercedes models, starting with Sport trim (though notably, still on ‘comfort’ suspension) and adding a couple of AMG-badged models - though unlike some larger EQ models, and many combustion Mercedes, there’s no full AMG high-performance variant of the EQA.

• The Mercedes-Benz EQA Sport features 18-inch alloy wheels, comfort suspension, LED headlights (with front and rear light bars between the light units), electric folding mirrors, aluminium finish roof bars, privacy glass, dual 10.25 inch interior displays, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Artico artificial leather trim, heated front seats, ambient lighting, climate control, and a reversing camera.
• The Mercedes-Benz EQA AMG Line gets an 18-inch AMG design alloy wheel, AMG body styling, a twin blade design for the front grille, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, Artico and Dinamica microfibre seat trim, and a brushed aluminium interior finish.
• The Mercedes-Benz EQA AMG Line Premium upgrades to 19-inch AMG alloys, an electric panoramic glass sunroof, keyless go, a 10-speaker sound system, and wireless mobile charging.

Used Mercedes-Benz EQA dimensions and boot size

The Mercedes-Benz EQA’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4463mm (Sport), 4465mm (AMG Line)
• Width: 1834mm/1849mm (Sport/AMG Line without mirrors), 2020mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1620mm

The Mercedes-Benz EQA’s boot size is:

• 340 litres
• 1320 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof)

Used Mercedes-Benz EQA road tax

As all versions of the Mercedes EQA are fully electric, they do not currently attract a charge for VED or ‘road tax’, though as this is a ‘zero rate’ you’ll still need to apply for tax - it’ll just be free to do.

How much is it to insure a Mercedes-Benz EQA?

Insurance for all EQAs will be more expensive than that of the combustion-powered GLA models that share the EQA’s platform. An EQA 250 starts in an already fairly high group 42 (out of 50), which rises to group 48 for the top EQA 350 4Matic models. While other EVs aren’t dissimilar on insurance, a regular GLA goes from groups 22-37.

Read our full Mercedes-Benz EQA review