We Bought The Cheapest New Electric Mercedes EQB250+ (It's NOT What We Expected)

We just bought the brand new 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB250+ electric EV. In this video we review it and share all the things we like and hate about this electric SUV. We drove this EV back 1000 miles cross country so this will be a good owner's perspective. It honestly surprised us and there are some serious issues that hold this car back. Thanks to Lectron for sponsoring this video!
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[@svenf1]

(EQB 350 owner, so I'm being a bit defensive :) The front seats can be extended forward to support longer legs, that's been MB design for decades. This is an SUV and not a van, so the third row is obviously for kids, no point getting it if you don't have any. The complaint about the range is partly ok - as it does have noticeably less of a range than a Tesla -, but realistically how often do you drive that far anyway..? And if you do, after 200 miles you should take a break anyway and refill at a fast charger in less than half an hour. I fully agree on the brakes - there is too much room where nothing happens, and then it's very strong. The comfort and quietness make up for anything in my opinion, no need for a car that gets me several seconds faster to a speeding ticket :)

[@everythinginbetween4440]

He said in the video he is 6 foot 6 so most people with knowledge would realise the back seats are for kids or smaller people. Unfair point they made on that so I agree with you completely.

[@sexysammij1]

That saod, as always you guys do a great job testing these things and giving us all honest feedback on the experience of owning this automobile, and you do it with as much fun as you can

[@gregnote771]

Ridiculous statement. Most people are not 6'6".

[@dancer-rh4if]

Good Video. Entertaining, informative & helpful. I know what not to buy! Have you guys been vacationing in Montana? A bit cool (cold?) up there yet. But a great place to go.

[@iwanevans607]

Also I think brakes are an essential part, no matter how good the technology I always feel your natural instinct to brake is stronger than techs. If someone was to step out in the road then you go to brake and it’s not there just doesn’t seem safe.

[@davidkrueger3227]

I sell Mercedes-Benz in Tulsa. I wonder why you would buy the EQB 250 instead of the 300 or 350. I have sold a number of these and my clients all LOVE them. I love your channels. I watch them all.

[@Nickjc2012]

Curious if yall plan to get/test any of the new GM EVs? Equinox or Blazer/Lyric? I'm hoping to buy an Equinox early next year

[@whollymindless]

210 mile range... Just about the same as a W204 C63, if you keep it in Sport+.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

hunk of junk for the price.

[@hode126]

Really appreciate the honest review. I'm a fan.

[@WayApp]

Keep up the great work!

[@scottygbikes9444]

Love the videos and the cars keep it up

[@JRGarage]

Thanks! Will do!

[@heftyman9261]

I own EQB 300 4matic & like it. I don’t do road trips that much so range is fine. I charge at home. I had GLC before this one & EQB is fine. Looks like complaining for sake of complaining 😂

[@coryvb3056]

Thanks for the honest review guys! I love my Tesla Model Y performance, but my wife hates it. (Mostly because she says I accelerate too fast.) Was hoping this would be a good alternative for her. I guess I will look at the VW ID4 instead though I hear the software updates are not that great compared to Tesla.

[@liviubursa]

The brake pressure is adapted in function of a lot of factors: how fast you release the acceleration pedal, the distance to the vehicle in front, regen braking is on auto, the next event coming from nav system together with your turn lights indicator, you use cruise control and you are driving down a hill, etc.

[@dianabayes7561]

I didnt have any brake problems

[@candacejustinellis4541]

I'm in the market for a 7 passenger as I have 3 children. I tried the model Y and my 8 year old who is tiny had her head against the glass when on her booster. We didn't have that issue in the EQB. The brakes issue does concern me though. Is there any other options for 7 passenger in this price point? Sure the EQS suv or X look but they come in at double the price.

[@shoaibhussain]

Get driver assist? Auto braking

[@mtn_gngr]

gas and brake pedals can be changing according to drive mode selected.

[@KhurramsGarage]

can you explain the $7500? Did they take it off the price, or is it a tax rebate? That many with higher incomes would not qualify for

[@rynkarrynkar1298]

For 17:30 All you need to do is press hard on your brake pedal, then lift your foot off. You'll see a “hold” icon on your screen, letting you know the Brake-Hold Function is currently on.

[@sr50rriderfo10]

electric volvo also has no start/stop it recognises the key and turns on automatically when you sit in the car

[@Rorry111]

Mercedes: “Shut up and bring your money…” 😂

[@mesprojects674]

You guys should do a video featuring Porsche’s new synthetic fuel that works in any conventional petroleum fuel vehicle.

[@JohnHoganN8]

Yes! Best not to go all-in on electric just yet.

[@PlagueArchive]

Have you guys try the Jeep Wrangler 4xe? i know its an hybrid but i was curious. Have a great one.

[@douwemollet6186]

whats going on with that property in montana?

[@jackryder6732]

Appreciate your honesty

[@joedogg9836]

Spending $60k on a front-wheel-drive car that goes 0-60 in over 8 seconds is diabolical.

[@theresekilleen696]

Hi love your videos

[@olivierb9091]

EQS really is smaller than the normal S-Class, also I find the comfort not being on the same level. Would rather get a taycan sport turismo

[@rajhandle149]

I own this car and am very happy

[@klaymoon1]

Great video! The break alone is NOT a safe car.

[@RB-lt8kt]

In Europe we have the ID3 and its better looking brother the Cupra Born. Even my 58kwh gets 3.5 to 4 so similar to a Tesla. The Cupra Born is also built for taller drivers as it sits on the same platform as the ID4. I'm 6ft3 and can sit behind the front seat set in my driving position which is better than the Tesla model 3.

[@W220MAFIA]

Salute brothers 😎 the best 👌

[@NakedPigeon]

converting a gas car in to a EV, is like building/designing components to fit in a box. I know they do it to reduce costs, but it rarely works. You have to make to many compromises

[@rickyu1978]

Sat in a EQB today, felt like a rock. EQA was surprisingly better.

[@charlotteblanchard]

I recently purchased the gas version of that car. I was thinking of trading for the EQB. Thank you for convincing me otherwise.

[@Ewoodster]

The most amount of regen does not get you the most range. The most amount of coasting does!

[@walle2000]

You should make an reservation on the new Volvo ex30..

[@FakeReal007]

I wonder if the variable brake power is related to the car changing the regenerative braking level in real time.

[@grheeinhawaii]

6ft 6in is pretty damn tall sir…I think us normal 5ft7 people will be fine

[@rajatgupta4840]

I had to sell my MB due to painful and cramped back seats...everything else was ok with the car..but their seats are terrible

[@JakubVacek42]

You better be LS swapping this ;))

[@adriennefoley2906]

Sounds like it was rushed to market …. Great to see Christian today 😊

[@blakethetank]

I never thought being short would be an advantage in owning an EQB.

[@retrobear9367]

Hell, even my EV6 had one peddle driving.

[@emiller7040]

When the Lexus SUV EV is available, please review it.

[@richardyi4346]

Can you test the BMW X1?

[@tommanley2924]

When EV's are better overall I'll look at one but the ZERO tow issue for EV trucks and if you need HVAC for any time at all EV's are not for you. Better for climates that don't require any additional load on those small battery boxes. And trips are short.

[@aaronmills4238]

What about the electric G Wagon when that comes out ?

[@tejaswikc5370]

I should have watched this video way back before I order the same model in last December . I am expecting delivery next week, after seeing this review , I am already pissed off with my selection

[@PegaDH]

I have quite the same EQB, came from a bmw 3 series… I like it much much more :-)

[@rustystratman7865]

Have you guys heard of or been researching Aptera? I've got a preorder in and I think you guys would love it for what it is and does. Even if it is only a 2 seater. Cheers!

[@Pratyut]

unbolt the second seat and get some cushion added to the third row.

[@ariqrachmannbl]

you should hunt for the audi etron gt! find a cheap used one or the rs etron gt if youre lucky

[@mgheroy]

I still think the "sweet spot" in this range is the GL450 4Matic mild hybrid. I just leased one last week, now if I can only find how to get into Carwash Mode.

[@tensing89]

Model Y has the same issue with the rear seats and I hate it.

[@njdevilshockey]

i'm surprised about how bad this is. I previously owned a GLB (not an EQB) and it was much better than this. if anyone wants to buy a Mercedes EQ model, go for the EQE. I recently bought one and is far more better than the EQB

[@RUOFENDED]

ONLY 43K !!!!!! WHAT A DEAL !!!!

[@Gedalneil]

It made it. That counts big.

[@UNLOCKsilo]

I wonder how this compares to B class ev Mercedes had back in the day

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Presenting it like its their first born kid..lolololol

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

The Ford E-Transit at my job is probably faster than that even loaded with equipment. Lol

[@your-mom_was_here]

49.303$ is trown into 🔥

[@markcollins457]

I think some of the lssue's with the car is it looks like the car is built off of a ice platform, they may say otherwise but just look at it.

[@everythingcarpro1]

We got our EQB 300 for MSRP 58k

[@dogsandcars202]

Quit saying that you’re tall. Tall is 6’1”tall is 6 foot three. You’re a giant so most cars are not for you. They will not fit you, so I don’t take that part of the review serious at all.

[@leevandyke8524]

I am a bommmer , I would buy one , but in the condo Community I live in they have no plans to put charging stations in. And that would be here in the grand Strand of South Carolina. So what’s a guy to do if he wants an EV.

[@johngoncalves]

Wow! Pricey adapters!

[@WinkelHoof]

19:47 its a button for that on the center console…lol read the manual before you complain….😂 And you can use the voice command for almost everything.

[@davidestate]

You should have purchased the EQS which is a larger SUV than a EQB since the EQB comes from that family of the B-Class model.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Did u not watch the video ? They r fully aware of the EQS, and it’s size etc But They specifically wanted to buy the cheapest new Benz EV available in USA… 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ropinsem8957]

@@StephenFogarty2023 EQA is cheaper. Your point is?

[@waleedkhan7623]

I still get this over Tesla that has only big tablet stuck to the front and nothing else !!!!!!

[@HM-uj6ud]

I can’t stand the upward pitch of some seats. Much prefer this.

[@Oz_Rebuilds]

That car is $100k Aud base price here in Australia lol definitely wouldn't pat that after watching this video

[@WinkelHoof]

23:00 Burmester, Mercedes-Benz soundsystem. But thats the standard system. The better version got silver frames on the speaker.

[@viperhd70]

They do market it as 'Advanced Audio' and it's definitely better sounding than the standard audio that I had in my previous Mercs. But yeah, it's not the Burmester high end system.

[@PhilipDenys]

i dont like the re gen, I got car sick from stopping when releasing the gas

[@JohnHoganN8]

Enjoyed the video, thanks! Now!!About that 60-year old boomer comment. 😮😂

[@hassansyed101]

THE EQS WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND.

[@reanult457]

But didn't they have a label saying the 3rd row is only for people with less than 163 cm in height.

[@HM-uj6ud]

He’s gonna have a hard time in any vehicle with those getaway sticks

[@jordancallaway6262]

I rented one of those and it was an awful experience when charging, my time is more valuable than trying to find a charging station for it.

[@peeloutcars]

I hate 1 pedal driving.

[@PhilCarbone-wt5gj]

A suggestion would be to get a Mercedes turbodiesel. You still get near zero pollutants and a much higher range. My GLK 250 gets low 30's per gallon combined with a 17.4 gallons capacity. Use biodiesel for the best results.

[@computercrack]

Don't try to run your car in a closed garage. Zero pollutants my ass

[@PhilCarbone-wt5gj]

@@computercrack If you knew what a diesel particulate filter was, you wouldn't be making a fool of yourself.

[@TomCook1993]

2:53 left lane camping

[@NGP322]

U know better than buying an ev for an auction

[@jjeffrey6945]

Interesting you purchased the car in Montana. I live in iPhoenix as well typical Phoenix dealers won’t deal? Better buys elsewhere!

I feel like the long seat cushion issue is objective especially if you 6'6"... most people are not that tall so they likely won't experience this issue. likely you knew that seating was gunna bar an issue for you when you went to buy it since most car manufactures don't make small SUV's for 6'6" people therefore u should have purchased one of the larger vehicles... idk maybe that's just my logic 🤷🏾‍♂

[@madanto2394]

They say that a multi storey car park with ev's parked in it is highly likely to collapse

[@reggievonramstein]

That’s complete BS electric cars are not heavier than SUVs.

[@computercrack]

BS

[@ThePolaroid669]

You two should so get married! So cute!

[@teucer4]

A gen Z impression of a Mercedes 😅 I have an i-MiEV. Hearing others complain about range is hilarious to me

[@sk31370n]

there are electric cars now?!

[@CChase-ki7cy]

Nailed it. I am on my 5th Tesla ( models S, X & Y with a Cyber Truck on order) and absolutely loved every one of them. When traveling I rent with Hertz to get a Tesla but this time they were sold out and gave me Mercedes as a supposed upgrade. The bottom line is the car totally sucks! You are right that they made it for people that want a gas car but don’t want to buy gas. No wonder people don’t like electric cars, while Tesla, lucid and Rivian make vehicles far and away superior to any gas options, the balance of the ev market is dreadful. Please keep up the good work.

[@rileygally2967]

That low coolant thing is weird! And the brakes…

[@wernerdanler2742]

I'd bet it's brake by wire. That would account for it.

[@viperhd70]

It definitely is brake-by-wire because the car will determine whether to brake by regen, or actually apply the brakes. If you drive and brake carefully, it's probably 100% regen.

[@maheshmcintyre2244]

It looks like a honda brv but a little smaller

[@acheofficial4709]

Wasn’t expecting this video but great job

[@JRGarage]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@acheofficial4709]

@@JRGarage nice video

[@everythingcarpro1]

I got it right eqb

[@ricardosantana5424]

I hate one pedal driving. This is all personal preference and manufactures overall are getting this feedback.

[@02lucy666]

first thing i'd do is swap the frontend for the gas powered counterpart (The GLB). I HATE the EQ frontends. the GLB looks much more tame and friendly if im honest

[@drunvert]

I think the EQ frontend looks good. Wheels however look like crap

[@WinkelHoof]

They updated the front now.

[@jamesclapp6940]

How many coal trains does this unit represent for a yearly coal use profile!

[@ourtube2693]

Why!?

[@jake2772]

100k likes and straight pipe it! 👀😂

[@lcofficial3084]

I'm sure you print money at this point

[@PaddyBoy644]

Shows how much profit is on top when they can just do $9500 of the price if a car and still make a healthy margin!

[@JRGarage]

Right! Crazy how much Mercedes is knocking off the EVs right now.

[@wernerdanler2742]

They are just trying to break into the market, so sell them for cost or slightly higher.

[@coryjoseph2902]

You get 2 years electrify America, I have an EQ B I like it and I like it better Volkswagen but it is the lower level but that’s OK for the price it was OK