The EQV is first-ever electric luxury MPV to go on sale in Singapore, but is the upmarket people carrier worth its eye-popping asking price here?We've had all manner of electric vehicles land on our shores here over the last couple of years, from SUVs to luxury sedans to mainstream crossovers and even electric commercial vans.
Nevertheless, the EQV is groundbreaking in its own way, given that it is essentially the first fully electric offering in its class. At least though you'll have a nice time seated inside the car, with an interior that's suitably plush for a luxury people mover. Most of the good stuff are reserved for those in the back, as it should, and the second row notably features a pair of reclining seats that come with individual cooling and massage functions, as well as storage and drinks holders.
It stands in contrast with the rest of the cabin which feels relatively modern, with the usual Mercedes niceties such as the MBUX infotainment system with voice activation controls, as well as the standard Driving Assistance Package that includes features such as Active Brake Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Assist.
Likewise, the EQV is not really a car you want to be too vigorous with in the corners, with its large size and massive weight making it somewhat cumbersome to pilot. The steering is suitably vague, and the brakes feel oddly inconsistent.