Mercedes EQB first drive: A great around-town electric SUV

The Mercedes EQB holds a unique place in the automakers US lineup: unlike other EQ vehicles, its built upon a platform that supports gas, hybrid and electric drivetrains. If youre familiar with Mercedes vehicles, youll see its unmistakably the electric-powered version of the GLB SUV, but its had a small makeover to make it fit better with the rest of the EQ line. Those tweaks are mostly saved for the exterior the interior is nearly identical to its gas counterpart.

The vehicles approximate range of 230 miles and DC fast-charging capability of up to 100kW dont stack up favorably to the latest generation of purpose-built EVs, which could hurt its sales with potential buyers. But for an around-town family SUV, the EQB is hard to beat, offering a combination of comfort, utility and technology in a Mercedes SUV that starts under $60,000. Watch the video below for the full story.