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Mercedes-Benz EQA value and depreciation

Known for entry electric mercedes suv.

New from
R 1 235 900
Worth after 3 years
R 547 435
44% retained
Worth after 5 years
R 369 461
30% retained
±Monthly (new)
R 21 602/m
10% deposit, 72m, 11.75%

Projected value of a new Mercedes-Benz EQA

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We class the Mercedes-Benz EQA as a premium ev in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 44% after three years and 30% after five. Battery anxiety, charging doubts and seven-figure prices make premium EVs the steepest depreciators in the country. A few cult EVs beat this curve via overrides.

Retention table

AfterRetainedRetail valueTrade-in
1 year67%R 822 306R 723 629
3 years44%R 547 435R 481 743
5 years30%R 369 461R 325 126
7 years21%R 256 165R 225 425
10 years13%R 158 013R 139 051

Estimates for a new purchase at R 1 235 900; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.

Mercedes' entry EV arrived in 2022 as part of the local EQ launch. It sells in tiny volumes given a R1.2 million price against petrol GLAs. Like most EVs in SA, early depreciation is steep.

What used EQA years are worth today

Tap a year for the full breakdown: value range, remaining depreciation, and what to pay.

YearEst. retail todayTrade-in
2026 EQAR 1 235 900R 1 087 592Details →
2025 EQAR 779 437R 685 905Details →
2024 EQAR 598 700R 526 856Details →
2023 EQAR 466 203R 410 259Details →
2022 EQAR 363 028R 319 465Details →

EQA against its rivals

Where the EQA ranks

Mercedes-Benz EQA: common questions

What is a Mercedes-Benz EQA worth after 3 years?

A Mercedes-Benz EQA bought new today for R 1 235 900 is projected to be worth about R 547 435 after three years, which is 44% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 481 743.

Does the Mercedes-Benz EQA hold its value?

We class the Mercedes-Benz EQA as a premium ev in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 44% after three years and 30% after five. Battery anxiety, charging doubts and seven-figure prices make premium EVs the steepest depreciators in the country. A few cult EVs beat this curve via overrides.

What does a used Mercedes-Benz EQA cost?

As a guide: a 2024 model is worth about R 598 700 retail today, while a 2022 model sits around R 363 028. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.

What would a Mercedes-Benz EQA cost per month?

Financing a new Mercedes-Benz EQA at R 1 235 900 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 21 602 per month before bank fees and insurance.

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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.