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Mercedes-Benz is entering the race to create the best electric vehicle. Popular automakers are all rolling out their new EVs. Companies like Ford and Tesla have an edge after launching successful EVs. Now Benz is trying to stake its own claim to the electric future. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV is coming to America.

What is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB?

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EBQ is an electric vehicle that is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz GLB crossover vehicle. China and Europe have received the electric vehicle, and now, according to Motor1, it is on its way to America in the coming months. The EQB will be the first electric Mercedes-Benz SUV that has been introduced in America.

The German luxury automaker has yet to release successful electric vehicles, so a lot is riding on the public perception of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB. Can the company establish itself as a leader in the electric vehicle space, or will its EV fall short like Honda’s attempt at an EV?

Like most Mercedes-Benz models, the EQB combines comfort, luxury, and an engine peppy enough to be exciting. The EQB is in a class of its own, as many luxury electric vehicles have been completely unaffordable to the average consumer. The new electric Benz creates a lane for more refined electric vehicles that consumers can still hope to afford.

What’s new about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB?

A white Mercedes-Benz EQB.
The Mercedes-Benz EBQ | VCG via Getty Images

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB is groundbreaking for the German automaker. It couldn’t come to America at a more impactful time as the Biden administration has set new EV goals for the country in the next decade. SUVs are currently one of the most popular vehicle classes in America. If Benz has executed properly, the EQB could become the quintessential luxury electric SUV in America.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB includes features like Navigation with Electric Intelligence as well as several features that give Benz drivers the best experience that the electric SUV can provide. The SUV aims to make range anxiety as distant a thought as possible when enjoying the smooth and quiet ride that the classy EV grants its occupants. Benz knew that when it went electric, it had to go all-in, and that’s exactly what the EQB represents.

The new electric SUV features fast-charging technology that allows the Benz to recharge up to 80% of its total battery capacity in slightly over 30 minutes on average. Several features allow battery optimization. The EQB takes EV ownership from challenging to convenient, completely redefining battery reliability and system sophistication.

When is the Mercedes-Benz GLB coming to America?

The Mercedes-Benz EQB.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB | Mercedes-Benz

The Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV is expected to hit American dealerships sometime in early 2022 as a 2023 model. Benz may not have been one of the first automakers to launch an EV, but the electric SUV vehicle class is still relatively new. The luxury electric SUV vehicle class is dominated by Tesla.

Tesla will face major competition because of Mercedes-Benz’s history of producing quality automobiles. The Mercedes-Benz EQB is estimated to start around $46,000+ similarly to the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The EQB is going to shock consumers with its convenience and advanced battery optimization system.

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