2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV pricing and features

The all-electric 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV people-mover has arrived in Australia, providing chauffeurs with a premium battery-powered option for the first time in the local market.

It launches exactly 12 months after the brand's local arm announced it would introduce three battery-powered vans in the second half of 2022, joining the more-affordable eVito panel van and eVito Tourer people-mover.

The luxury-focused seven-seat electric van – based on the eight-year-old 'W447' V-Class and Vito platform – is priced from $155,338 before on-road costs, equating to a circa-$40,000 increase over the diesel V250d, which has similar power outputs.

A flagship V-Class, the V300d AMG-Line, retails for $132,480 plus on-road costs.

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Under the bonnet, the EQV 300 replaces the V-Class's turbo-diesel engine with a single electric motor producing 150kW and 365Nm, with power sent to the front wheels.

For reference, the V250d produces 140kW/440Nm, while the more powerful V300d has 174kW and 500Nm.

It features a 90kWh lithium-ion battery, allowing for a WLTP-rated 363-kilometre driving range, with a 110kW maximum DC charging rate bringing a claimed 10 to 80 per cent top-up in approximately 45 minutes.

This is an identical setup to the stripped-back eVito Tourer priced from $116,155 before on-road costs, which excludes several features exclusive to the EQV.

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A six-seat configuration is available as a no-cost option with four individual armchairs in the rear, while equipment unique to the EQV includes remote air-conditioning and EV-specific information within the infotainment system.

As with the Mercedes-Benz's range of EQ-branded electric vehicles, the EQV includes a complimentary one-year subscription to the Chargefox public charging network, while its high-voltage components are covered by an eight-year/160,000-kilometre warranty.

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• Pricing
• Features
• Options
• Colours
• Powertrains, charging, and driving range
• Safety
• Dimensions
• Warranty and servicing
• Availability

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV pricing

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV features

EQV 300

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Options

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Colours

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Powertrains, charging, and driving range

The single-specification EQV 300 features a single electric motor producing 150kW and 365Nm, exclusively sending power to the front wheels.

It has a 90kWh battery pack, with a WLTP-rated 363-kilometre driving range.

According to the brand, the EQV 300 will complete the 0-100km/h sprint in around 12.1 seconds.

There are several charging options for the EQV, including an onboard charger that allows up to 11kW with an alternating current (AC).

It also supports direct current (DC) charging of up to 110kW, with the 10 to 80 per cent fast charge claimed to take approximately 45 minutes.

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Safety

While the internal combustion V-Class is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2014, this does not apply to the EQV.

Six airbags (dual front, side and curtain) are fitted across the range.

It includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

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Dimensions

The Mercedes-Benz EQV has a wheelbase of 3200 millimetres, and is 5140mm long, 1928mm wide and 1910mm tall.

This makes it 30mm taller than the diesel V-Class, due to the placement of the batteries underneath the vehicle.

The people-mover has a claimed 1030-litre boot capacity, expanding to 4630L with all seats folded.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Mercedes-Benz range, the EQV electric people-mover is covered by the brand's five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. This is reduced to a five-year/250,000-kilometre period for commercial use.

It includes a complimentary roadside assistance program during the vehicle’s warranty period. The program can be extended for $149.60 per year.

The battery pack is covered by a separate eight-year/160,000-kilometre warranty.

Maintenance is recommended every 12 months or 40,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.

Availability

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 is on sale now.

Stay tuned for our in-depth local review of the Mercedes-Benz EQV, coming soon to WhichCar.com.au.

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