Stuttgart, Germany - The pandemic has delayed the progress of several models, including electric ones. One of them is the new product to be released under the Mercedes-Benz EQ banner. 

The EQB, which was first presented to the media last year, will finally hit dealerships in December. Mercedes has already warned that the quantity will be minimal at first and that they hope to increase the pace of production and deliveries in 2023.

An electric GLB
The EQB is based on the same platform as the GLB. An attentive look at its lines tells you that Mercedes has pushed the wheels to the four corners to stretch the overall length a bit. The windshield offers less wind resistance, and you have a smooth aluminum underbody. 

The gasoline model's grille has been replaced by a smooth panel with a light bar that extends across the nose and rear like the electric models in the family. The wheels are also unique to the EQB models.

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