Used Mercedes EQC for sale

What types of used Mercedes EQC cars are there?

The EQC is an electric SUV from Mercedes – the ‘EQ’ signifies its electric powertrain, and while the ‘C’ denotes its similarity to the C-Class, it’s far more luxurious than your typical C-Class.

It’s an electric-only model, and there’s only one powertrain, which means there are no motor or battery options.

The 80kWh battery is good for a claimed range of around 230-260 miles, but that’s if you’re not using the 408hp and 760Nm of torque all the time. Thankfully 110kW rapid charging makes light work of brimming the battery if you do run flat.

Popular Mercedes EQC trims

Although there’s only one power setup, there are still a few trim levels to pick from to make your EQC your own.

> Mercedes EQC Sport - standard Sport model with heated seats, parking sensors, reversing camera and twin-10.25-inch displays

> Mercedes EQC AMG Line - mostly styling upgrades, including sports seats and large 20-inch alloys for the AMG Line

> Mercedes EQC AMG Line Premium - added extras including a sliding sunroof, wireless phone charger and augmented reality sat-nav

Mercedes EQC history

Mercedes introduced the EQC in 2019 as its first mainstream electric model. Since then, endless EQ-branded cars have followed, and the EQC was discontinued in late 2023.

> Mercedes EQC N293 (2019) - Mercedes launches a luxurious electric SUV built on the GLC platform, designed to take on emerging rivals from Jaguar and Audi

> Mercedes EQC discontinued (2023) - the EQC stopped production in late 2023, with a replacement following a couple of years later

What features does the Mercedes EQC have?

Thankfully, apart from a few high-end add-ons, most trim levels are focused on style, which means even the entry-level Sport model comes fully loaded.

Outside, there are full-length LED bars between the headlights and the tail lights, as well as adaptive headlights and tinted windows. There’s also ambient lighting inside.

Other kit includes heated seats, a reversing camera and the excellent MBUX infotainment system.

Is the Mercedes EQC reliable?

Don’t be put off that the EQC was Mercedes’ first stab at a mainstream electric model, because it benefits from high levels of attention to detail – this was the flagship EV from Mercedes for many years.

It also helps that, like any other EV, the EQC doesn’t feature many moving parts, so there’s less to go wrong. The battery gets its own, industry-standard eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.

How much does the Mercedes EQC cost to run?

If you’re coming from a large SUV like a GLC or a GLE, then you’ll be used to high running costs. Consumables and some costs for the EQC, like tyres and insurance, can be above average and in line with other luxurious SUVs.

Thankfully, it’s cheap to tax and can be cheap to fuel – a full charge might cost as little as £5.60 on an off-peak rate (7p/kWh).

Who is the Mercedes EQC suitable for?

Mercedes EQCs were popular among early adopters – they offered a cheap(er than average) way to get around for drivers who were used to high-end SUVs.

These days, a used Mercedes EQC for sale is a sensible option because prices have come down considerably, which means you can get a slice of how the other half live without the high price tag.

If you like the idea of an EQC, consider the Audi e-tron (now Audi Q8 e-tron) or Jaguar I-Pace. There’s also the BMW iX, which came a few years later.