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MERCEDES-BENZ EQA 250

ENGINE: 65.5kWh battery electric vehicle, single motor

POWER: 140kW/375Nm

0-100KM/H: 8.9 secs (claim)

GEARBOX: Single-speed automatic, FWD

RANGE: 410km (WLTP)

PRICE: $85,500

+ NZ’s cheapest premium BEV, like a (slightly) miniature EQC, smartphone app interaction

— Teasingly close to the $80k rebate ceiling, performance leaves room for faster models, towing rating of 750kg