Mercedes has facelifted its entry-level electric crossovers: the EQA and EQB

Mercedes has been steadily facelifting its entire SUV range over the past few months, which is no mean feat given how many of the things it makes.

The EQA and EQB electric crossovers are the latest to get a nip and tuck, with the exterior changes pretty much limited to new star-filled black panels at the front, fresh bumpers and new taillight designs at the rear. Job done. Oh, and we’re told there are four new wheel designs ranging from 18- to 20-inchers, plus two new paint colours available.

The EQA has had a little bit of extra aero work too, with a new leading edge for the rear wheel arch and a little ridge that’s integrated into the rear lights acting as a teeny tiny spoiler. We’re told they combine to increase the maximum range up to a healthy 348 miles.

That’s achieved in the 188bhp single-motor, front-wheel drive EQA 250+ which gets a larger battery capacity of 70.5kWh. The rest of the range makes do with a 66.5kWh unit and includes the FWD 250 (188bhp), the twin-motor 300 4MATIC (225bhp) and the top of the tree 350 4MATIC (288bhp). All get a maximum DC charging speed of 100kW and the same battery/motor setups are available in the EQB, with the exception of the entry-level 250. The 250+ ekes out a max 333 miles in the EQB thanks to its blockier shape.

On the inside you get Merc’s new (and rather annoying to use) steering wheel complete with touch sensitive ‘buttons’, plus there’s plenty more star detailing in there too. You also get the 10.25-inch central touchscreen as standard across the range, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and improved parking cameras.

We’re told that the sensors have been upgraded to allow things like the lane keep assist to work better, and the ‘sound experiences’ from the larger Mercedes EVs have made their way down the model tree. So, if you spec the optional Burmester surround sound system you’ll be able to make your EV sound like ‘Silver Waves’, ‘Vivid Flux’, ‘Roaring Pulse’ or ‘Serene Breeze’. And no, we haven’t just made up those names.

There’s good news for lifestyley folk too, because the EQB can now be equipped with a tow bar for the first time. You’ll need to spec it with five seats rather than seven and you’ll only be able to pull 1,700kg even with the 4WD models, but hey at least it’s an option.