Mercedes-Benz EQV 2024– car dimensions: 5140 mm long, 1928 mm wide and 1900 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,811 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 1,030 litres.
Dual 12.3-inch screens run MBUX with touch and voice control. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard via the smartphone package. THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control covers the front with TEMPMATIC in the rear. Standard aids include Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, DISTRONIC adaptive cruise and the parking package with 360-degree camera.
Cargo volume is 1030 litres with seats in place. It rises to 4630 litres when the rear seats are folded or removed.
Towing is not available. Braked and unbraked capacities are listed as 0 kg. Payload reaches 689 kg on the Long body. Flexible seating rails and a low load floor suit passenger or light commercial use.
The cabin feels spacious and premium with high-quality materials, leather seats and 64-colour ambient lighting. Front seats offer heating as standard with optional ventilation and electric multi-way adjustment plus lumbar support. Rear individual comfort seats can add heating, ventilation, massage and reclining with footrests on luxury versions. A panoramic sliding roof is optional for extra light. The overall feel is quiet and lounge-like for long trips with flexible seating for up to eight.
Electric powertrain with WLTP energy use around 27 kWh/100 km and range up to 365 km.
Battery warranty covers 8 years or 160000 km.
Service interval typically yearly or 15000-40000 km with integrated package covering first four services.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating shared with V-Class from 2014 tests.
Standard safety includes Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, DISTRONIC, PRE-SAFE, Attention Assist and multiple airbags including centre airbag.
The EQV 300 Long runs fully electric with a 90 kWh usable battery. Official WLTP combined consumption sits near 27 kWh/100 km for a claimed range of up to 365 km. DC fast charging reaches 110 kW for a 10-80 percent top-up in about 40 minutes. AC charging is standard at 11 kW.
Servicing follows electric van schedules of one year or 15000 to 40000 km. An integrated maintenance package covers the first four services within four years or 160000 km. High-voltage battery checks form part of routine work. The high-voltage battery carries an 8-year or 160000 km capacity warranty.
Safety equipment is comprehensive as standard. It includes Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Attention Assist, PRE-SAFE and a full set of airbags with centre airbag. The model shares the V-Class 5-star Euro NCAP result from 2014. Parking aids with 360-degree camera are widely fitted.
Living with the car means quiet electric progress and flexible interior space. Pre-entry climate control is available. Keep an eye on tyre and brake wear as with any large MPV. Regular high-voltage system checks maintain residual value.
Length 5140 mm, Width 1928 mm, Height 1900 mm, Wheelbase 3200 mm (EQV 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz press kit 'The new EQV and V-Class from Mercedes-Benz – even more classy' March 2024, owner's manual and auto-data.net/Parkers.