2023 Mercedes Benz EQB SUV

Model: EQB

FUEL TYPEPetrol
CAR TYPESUV
TRANSMISSIONAutomatic
FUEL ECONOMY30/45MPG

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For every swoon-worthy EV hitting the market these days, a more ordinary example like the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB is so similar to its gas-burning counterpart it requires near-zero effort for uninitiated drivers to transition to the electric lifestyle. Based on the boxy GLB-class SUV, the EQB swaps a turbocharged four-cylinder for an electrified powertrain. A black plastic panel covers the front end where an open grille ought to be, and minor visual cues, such as blue highlights on the wheels, are the only clues to the EQB’s EV status. Its cabin is nearly as spacious and practical as in the GLB, although the battery pack does eat into some of the cargo area. The EQB’s infotainment system and controls are also identical to those in the GLB. Okay, it's all-electric range isn’t quite as good—the maximum estimate is just 250 miles per charge—so EQB owners will find themselves hitting chargers more often than their neighbors driving the GLB will find themselves stopping at gas stations. Other than that, the experience is intended to require a low effort, and that’s where the 2023 EQB succeeds.