Launched: 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Avantgarde – 374 KM Range, RM450,350

Officially introduced locally by Hap Seng Trucks Division Sdn Bhd (HSTD) this week is the face-lifted 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Avantgarde EV MPV.

Earlier this week, Hap Seng Trucks Division Sdn Bhd (HSTD), the importers and distributors of Mercedes-Benz vans, trucks and Fuso Trucks, introduced the new and face-lifted 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQV electric commercial van model this week.

Entering the local luxury battery electric vehicle (BEV) MPV market-segment, the refreshed Mercedes-Benz EQV makes landfall in Malaysia solely in EQV 300 Avantgarde guise. Notably, this is the first iteration of the W447-gen EV MPV model offered by HSTD locally.

We’ll add that the pre-facelift guise was not officially offered by HSTD but did enter the local marketspace as a parallel import (grey import) or ‘recond’ offering. 

This is the first iteration of the W447-gen EV MPV model offered officially in Malaysia - its predecessors had landed as 'recond' parallel or grey imports.

We’ll dive straight into powertrain, and the EQV 300 offered by HSTD packs a single front-mounted e-motor unit outputting 204 PS and 365 NM. Juicing it is a sizeable 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

The latter brings a claimed maximum WLTP-rated range of up to 374 KM with each full charge. Speaking of, said pack accepts both 11 kW AC and up to 110 kW DC charging inputs, the latter enabling 10-80% re-charges in just 40 minutes.

Visual refreshments bring a revised grille framed by illumination with a prominent three-point star emblem grille insert, new 17-inch alloy wheels, and 'Mercedes-Benz' rear windscreen script badge.

Visually, the EQV 300 Avantgarde features the three-point star’s distinct all-LED forward and rear lights, gloss-black grille framed by illumination, prominent three-point star emblem grille insert, as well as painted slats integrated in the lower bumper.

Special visual touches continue with the ‘Mercedes-Benz’ script badge in the rear windscreen base, as well as new 17-inch alloy wheels coming as part of the ‘facelift’. 

As for footprint, the EQV 300 Avantgarde sits 5,140 MM long with a 3,200 MM wheelbase, 1,918 MM wide and 1,923 MM tall.

Housed within the 3,200 MM wheelbase is a three-row, seven seat layout in 2-2-3 arrangement.

In terms of footprint, the EQV 300 Avantgarde sits some 5,140 MM long with a 3,200 MM wheelbase, 1,918 MM wide and 1,923 MM tall. Housed within the sizeable three-metre-plus wheelbase is a three-row seating layout in 2-2-3 arrangement.

Notably, the EQV 300 rocks dual powered sliding doors granting easier second and third row access. First row seats boast dedicated automatic climate control function plus power-adjustment with lumbar support, whilst all seats are wrapped in Lugano leather.

Dual 12.3-inch MBUX displays comes paired with a 15-speaker 640-watt Burmester audio setup, wireless charging pad, keyless entry and ignition, and more.

Key creature comforts brimmed aboard include dual 12.3-inch MBUX digital displays brimmed with voice command and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 15-speaker 640-watt Burmester audio suite, as well as semi-automatic rear seat climate control.

That aside, the cabin also features wireless smartphone charging, keyless entry ad ignition, panoramic sunroof, as well as a 64-colour cabin ambient lighting.

Over on to safety features, the EQV 300 Avantgarde is brimmed with ADAS features encompassing active lane-keeping assist, blind-spot assist, hill-start assist, active distance assist, as well as a tyre pressure monitoring system. This comes on top of basics that includes seven airbags.

Opened for orders now, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Avantgarde is tagged at RM450,350 sans insurance costs.

Locally, HSTD has tagged the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Benz EQV 300 Avantgarde at RM450,350 sans insurance. Said price includes a two-year or 200,000 KM warranty plus a separate 8-year or 160,000 KM EV battery warranty coverage.

In conjunction with its launch, HSTD is offering the model with an introductory package that brings a complimentary home wallbox charger, three years of free scheduled servicing, as well as a booking rebate of RM10,000.