What is the Mercedes EQT?

It's the passenger version of the Citan small electric van, which offers practical and lower-cost family transport. 

Is the Mercedes EQT based on a Renault?

It’s no secret that this EQT is a Renault Kangoo in disguise. Like the last (diesel) Citan, Mercedes has chosen to partner with Renault to keep development and manufacturing costs low. But the Germans are keen to say they had significant input to making the EQT better. There will also be a Nissan version, which replaces the e-NV200.

What does EQ mean?

EQ is the designation Mercedes uses for its electric models. Since launching with one model in 2019 (the EQC), the range has grown to include various cars of different sizes. The letter that follows the 'EQ' denotes the size of the car – so the EQB is larger than the EQA, for example. The 'T' isn't actually longer than an EQS, but let's gloss over that for now.

When will the EQT launch?

The disguise panels will be peeled off soon and before going on sale by the end of the year. 

How much will the EQT cost?

When asked about prices, the Mercedes managers tell us to wait and see. So we will have to guess. Unlike the car range, Mercedes can’t justify a big premium over the likes of the £30,000 electric vans from the likes of Citroen, because of van-buying accountant and their red pencils. So expect a starting price of around £25,000 (before VAT) for the Citan and £32,000 for the EQT.