Mercedes EQB Takes on Tesla
Mercedes' New 7 Seat Electric SUV Source: Mercedes Benz Mercedes' Answer to the Tesla Model Y SUV Mercedes Benz is launching its much anticipated all electric SUV, the EQB. It is the Germany based company's answer to the Tesla Model Y, a compact SUV that is closing in on the most popular EV model spot in the world. Sales are so strong for the Model Y in the US and China that Tesla is adding production capacity to build more at its new factories in Austin, Texas and Berlin, Germany. "Iconic Electric SUV" Mercedes launched the EQB at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich. Mercedes calls it "an iconic electric SUV which incorporates the square form of our off-roaders and projects them into the future". The EQB is slightly larger than the Model Y and has an optional third row. In all, the vehicle has 7 seats. Concerning the powertrain, the EQB will first be offered with front and rear axle electric motors - the E