New Mercedes Benz EQC it’s the first in a line of all new electric Mercedes models which will fall under its EQC brand and here are the top 10 things you need to know about Mercedes Electric SUV.
Thing You Need To Know About Mercedes Electric SUV EQC
1. Style
The EQC may look a little like a GLC but it’s actually a completely new and bespoke electric vehicle. A front it seems have been given a plastic gag across its face which runs underneath the headlights and mould into the front bumper there’s also fancy headlights that glow blue and fibre-optic surrounding the grille while at the back there appear to be fake exhaust pipes on an electric car doesn’t seem to good.
2. Range
If you drive in control Mercedes Electric SUV will be able to get you 450 Kilometre on a single charge. It is a figure that can be attained because it was actually achieved under the tougher new W LTP testing regulations. The cars 80-kilowatt battery bank actually weights 650 kilos which is quite a lot now. As per the brand, you can charge it using a domestic electrical three-pin plug but that will take forever. In addition, with a rapid DC charger like the ones you find at service station you can charge the battery from 10% to 80% full in just 40 minutes.
3. Interior
When you enter inside Mercedes Electric SUV EQC cabin you will find new luxurious design as any mid-range Mercedes SUV. It owns unique look with features such as more fibre optic lighting to match that on the outside and metal trim pieces that resemble the cooling fins on a sound amplifier. You can also have EQC with a finely woven Sunnyvale upholstery and metallic textiles look next gen.
4. Driving
Conserving energy as you drive to turn out to be easier than you think. The EQC has five driving modes including max range mode. In this setting, the cars accelerator pedal vibrates to tell you when to take your foot off when you’re coasting downhill or approaching a roundabout. This clever technology is actually hooked up to the car satellite navigation system allowing it to give you feedback for specific road conditions.
5. Price
Mercedes Electric SUV EQC will go on sale in 2019 and is likely to cost around fifty-five thousand pounds. The price will easily rise to more than 75 thousand pounds if you go wild on the options list. In addition, other versions with greater range and more power could be added to the later dates.
6. Performance
The EQC can match a regular SUV for practicality it’ll beat most when it comes to performance. It has one electric motor powering the front wheels and another one powering the rear wheels combined they deliver 408 horsepower. It gets to 60 in just 5.2 seconds. The two motors make the EQC 4WD. So you have lots of grip on slippery roads.
7. Infotainment
The Mercedes EQC’s infotainment system lives up to the rest of the interior. On the dash, you will see two 10 inch screens as standard and they’re crystal clear displays. You can control the infotainment system directly using the touchscreen or by the touchpad in between the two front seats. The infotainment uses the new MB UX operating system which is basically the Mercedes answer to Apple’s iOS. It also has a system similar to Siri which can understand regular speech. As long as you start your voice commands with the words “a Mercedes”. You can also connect it with your app on your mobile phone to control various functions and check the remaining range remotely.
8. Recuperation
With Mercedes Electric SUV EQC you get five different levels of break recuperation in its most severe setting you should be able to drive the car without ever touching the actual brake pedal simply lifting your foot off the accelerator will provide all the stopping power you need in normal driving conditions while also topping up the battery.
9. Practicality
The Mercedes Electric SUV EQC electrical propulsion system helps make it very practical and has the completely flat floor so rear seat passengers should get almost as much legroom as those in front. Meanwhile, the tall SUV body style will need plenty of headroom. There’s also a 500-litre boot which is about 70 litres less than space has still it be enough for a couple of large suitcases.
10. Safety
The EQC comes with an array of technology that can take the straight out of journeys. The car can accelerate steer and brake itself on the motorway. Also if you set the optional driver assistance package. It comes with a faces steering assist which can steer the car around potential collisions. Meanwhile, the blind spot assist will prevent you from pulling out in front of a car that is hidden in your blind spots.
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