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Used handbrake levers vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
No — the EQA is a fully electric vehicle and has never been fitted with a traditional handbrake lever on any variant. Like most modern EVs, it uses an electronic parking brake (EPB), operated by a button rather than a mechanical lever. If you're looking for a replacement parking brake component, you'll want to search for the EPB switch, EPB actuator, or EPB control module instead.
What you're most likely after is the electronic parking brake switch, which is the button unit typically integrated into the centre console. If the fault is more serious, the issue could lie with the EPB actuator fitted to the rear caliper, or the EPB control module — a diagnostic scan will usually point you in the right direction. Confirm the exact part reference with the breaker against your registration, as trim level can affect the console layout.
The EQA (H243) launched in 2021 and has continued in the same generation through to the current date, with a mid-cycle refresh introduced for the 2024 model year. Parts from within the same pre-facelift or post-facelift period are more likely to be compatible, but whether the EPB switch crosses that facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as console trim and connector configurations can change.
Trim level can influence the design and surround of the centre console, so the switch bezel or assembly may look different between, say, a Progressive and an AMG Line model. The underlying EPB switch function is unlikely to differ mechanically, but the breaker should confirm the part matches your trim's console style to avoid a visible mismatch. Quoting your full registration to the breaker is the easiest way to make sure you get the right fitment.
For mechanical components like the EPB actuator at the rear caliper, the drivetrain variant is less likely to matter than the specific rear caliper specification — but this is not guaranteed. The EQA 250 is front-wheel drive and the 300 4MATIC is all-wheel drive, which can mean differences in the rear axle setup, so always confirm compatibility with the breaker using your registration before ordering.