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Mercedes-Benz electrifies its smallest SUV

Mercedes-Benz electrifies its smallest SUV

The EQA 250 sport utility vehicle is solid, quiet and has high-quality finishes. But it’s another adaptation of a petrol car, with all the compromises that brings.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 offers a range of 480 kilometres and reasonably quick charging.  

Tony DavisMotoring writer

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Mercedes has electrified its smallest SUV – the GLA – and created the cheapest battery-powered car in its range.

On sale from $76,800 plus on-road costs, it’s still far from cheap, costing noticeably more than the Tesla Model 3 (now from $59,900 plus on-road costs plus on-road costs) and above the limit for the NSW government’s newly announced $3000 EV subsidy (which cuts out at $68,000).

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Tony DavisMotoring writerTony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars. Email Tony at tony.davis@afr.com.au

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