Why you should choose Mercedes-Benz for your electric car

With the electric vehicle market currently booming, it can feel overwhelming to decide what car is right for you. One thing we’re sure about: it’s got to be a Mercedes-Benz.

EQ is the electric car brand for Mercedes-Benz, and includes our fully electric, plug-in hybrid, and mild hybrid vehicles. The innovative technology, convenient services, and unique luxury makes the EQ brand unmistakably Mercedes.

Why Mercedes-Benz?

There is something for everyone with our range of fully electric vehicles, which includes family-friendly, SUV, sporty, luxury, and multi-passenger. Our hybrid range boasts over 20 models for you to choose from; it’s never been easier to find the car for you.

With the exclusive characteristics and modern innovation of the Mercedes-Benz brand, our EQ vehicles promise the comfort and luxury of the traditional vehicles with the added benefit of sustainability.

Key features

Depending whether you’re looking for comfort or speed, the Mercedes-EQ range has it all, from optional luxury features to an exclusive driving experience.

The exclusive Mercedes Roadside Assistance ensures you’ll always have the peace of mind should anything not go to plan on your journey. Mercedes-Benz offers comprehensive breakdown and accident cover with Mobilo Roadside Assistance in partnership with the RAC. Our teams are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help you when you need them.

Mileage is one of the biggest concerns with customer’s wanting to make the switch to electric, but we’re pleased to say our EQC can make a 255 mile journey from its 80kwh battery.

What’s more, we’ve got you covered for those long journeys, with our ambient lighting, wireless charging, and MBUX displays.

Driving an electric car is every bit the Mercedes-Benz experience, enhanced by a peaceful near-silent cabin experience with an exhilarating acceleration performance.

Hear from someone who has made the switch:

Early adopter Mr Stroud drove our first EQC off the forecourt in October 2019. He did his research but decided it had to be Mercedes:

“I looked at some of the electric-focused brands and although the tech side of it is very good they’ve only been building cars for 15 years or so, while Mercedes have been doing it for [over 130] years, and therein lies the big difference: they know how to build cars.”

See the full interview with Mr Stroud here.

Our Star Experts say:

• Before buying your Hybrid or fully electric EQ, the Mercedes Electric Ready App monitors your driving style and common journeys in your existing car, to identify which model will suit your needs. This app is completely free and can be downloaded on any Apple or Android product.
• Mercedes-EQ Optimised Navigation – whilst you enjoy your journey, your EQ uses the intelligent Navigation system to assess your current range and topography, to provide you with the best possible route to maximise your efficiency.
• Battery pre-conditioning: your Mercedes-EQ will automatically pre-heat the battery before you stop to charge, so charging can be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Mercedes-EQ Driving Modes provide different levels of recuperation and can be easily adjusted using the paddles on your multifunctional steering wheel. Whether you want to achieve maximum performance, or generate maximum range, you have the benefit of a variation of driving dynamics.
• Using the Mercedes Me App, all Hybrid and EQ drivers benefit from Pre-Entry Climate Control, which allows you to set the temperate and pre-heat the car while charging, for a warm and comfortable cabin before setting off on your journey. You can also turn on the heated seats.
• Our asynchronous lithium-ion batteries that power our EQ models consist of individual cells, so, in years and years to come when the battery starts depleting, we will replace one of the cells, as opposed to the whole battery, and essentially “refurbish” it. This will ensure your battery lasts longer and the cost reduced.
• Due to the highly flammable nature of lithium-ion batteries, ours are designed to fit under the chassis in an enclosed and impenetrable casing, to ensure you are kept safe in the event of a collision.
• All Mercedes-EQ batteries are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles worth of warranty.
• Any New or Approved Mercedes-Benz model purchased from us comes with Mobilo breakdown cover included (3 years on new cars and 1 year on Approved Pre-Owned cars). Our very own EQ-specific trained technicians will meet you at the roadside.
• Mercedes-Benz are paving the way to a greener future and, since 2022, their plants in Germany and parts of Europe have operated in a CO2-neautral capacity and obtain their electrical energy from only renewable sources. They have also started on increases Germany’s renewable energy, by helping to produce new wind farms. They have also established locations worldwide for battery production. 

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To read the answers to our Frequently Asked Questions about our electric and hybrid range, head here.