Like all electric cars, the EQC is cheap to run when compared with a petrol or diesel equivalent, although how much cheaper it is will depend on where you charge it up. As standard, that’s quite flexible, allowing owners to use slower AC chargers when necessary, the optional Mercedes-Benz home charger for quicker charging at home or faster-again DC chargers on the public network, where available. Officially – and this depends on the precise specification of the car bought – the EQC can travel up to about 260 miles on a full charge.

Priced on a par with other five-seat electric SUVs from premium brands (i.e. it’s expensive to buy), the EQC is expected to retain its value well, reducing the cost of depreciation and making it good value to buy using PCP finance, for example. The ‘Mercedes me charge’ package is free for three years, simplifying charging up across the UK and Europe.