EQB 300 and 350 In the Wild




If you had one sitting at the VPC you'll likely see it soon barring any issues. These moved quickly from VPC release to delivery.









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Here's a test of highway range of a EQB 350 in Norway conducted in winter with temps around 0C (32F):
TL;DR
@ 90kph (56mph) = 332km (206 mi)
@120kph (75mph) = 234km (145 mi)
I'm gonna conclude that the USA EPA ratings are spot on for real world mixed suburban/city/highway.
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
If EQS SUV 4Matic is priced at 125k, the EQE 4Matic SUV is probably closer to 90k. Would definitely consider a EQB with 300 mile range at 70k
Here's a test of highway range of a EQB 350 in Norway conducted in winter with temps around 0C (32F):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbLL74uObwg
TL;DR
@ 90kph (56mph) = 332km (206 mi)
@120kph (75mph) = 234km (145 mi)
I'm gonna conclude that the USA EPA ratings are spot on for real world mixed suburban/city/highway.




Re: Power Seats for 2023
https://mbworld.org/forums/eqb-x243-...ml#post8604377
IRS guidance:
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-...30-and-irc-30d
IRS guidance:
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-...30-and-irc-30d
Vehicles Purchased and Delivered between August 16, 2022 and December 31, 2022
If you purchase and take possession of a qualifying electric vehicle after August 16, 2022 and before January 1, 2023, aside from the final assembly requirement, the rules in effect before the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act for the EV credit apply (including those involving the manufacturing caps on vehicles sold). If you entered into a written binding contract to purchase a new qualifying vehicle before August 16, 2022, see the rule above.Last edited by billgeffert; Sep 18, 2022 at 08:46 PM.
Critically, please note that all EQBs for sale in the USA are assembled at the Mercedes plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The new final assembly location requirement went into effect the moment the law was signed, which is why sales contracts signed prior to August 16 are 'grandfathered' with the transition rule referenced on the IRS website. Going forward, the EQB is completely ineligible for the revised tax credits. This could change in the future if Mercedes moves final assembly for both the vehicle and battery to North America, but moves like that take years to execute.
Critically, please note that all EQBs for sale in the USA are assembled at the Mercedes plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The new final assembly location requirement went into effect the moment the law was signed, which is why sales contracts signed prior to August 16 are 'grandfathered' with the transition rule referenced on the IRS website. Going forward, the EQB is completely ineligible for the revised tax credits. This could change in the future if Mercedes moves final assembly for both the vehicle and battery to North America, but moves like that take years to execute.




And yes, the mid-year change was totally STUPID and confusing for everyone. I suppose mid-year tax law changes are coming next
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