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Mercedes-EQ
Mercedes-Benz EQC Concept
Product type Plug-in electric vehicles
Owner Mercedes-Benz Group
Produced by Mercedes-Benz
Introduced2016; 8 years ago (2016)
Website group.mercedes-benz.com/innovation/drive-systems/electric/

Mercedes-EQ is a series of battery electric vehicles manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. The first model was previewed at the Paris Motor Show in 2016 with the Generation EQ concept vehicle. [1] Mercedes-Benz intends to produce ten EQ models by 2022, three of which will have the Smart brand, representing between 15% and 25% of the company's global sales. All of Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle design and production efforts will target the EQ family.

Mercedes-Benz EQC, the first member of the EQ range, was presented at a special event in Stockholm in 2018.

Overview

Mercedes-Benz intends to design and manufacture ten EQ models by 2022, [2] all of which will be based on a single platform developed specifically for electric drivetrains, and which can be configured for any type of vehicle owing to modularization. [3] [4] Three models will have the Smart brand. [5]

Dieter Zetsche, chairman of Mercedes-Benz Group, stated that the new brand will consist of all Mercedes-Benz "electrification efforts", with a goal of having it represent between 15% and 25% of global sales for the company by 2025, dependent on "the continued development of infrastructure and customer preferences". [3] Jurgen Schenk, a director of Mercedes-Benz who will oversee the development of the electric vehicle program, stated that the company expects energy density improvements to battery technology to be about 14% per year until 2025, equivalent to improvements seen between 2010 and 2016. [3]

To meet production targets, Mercedes-Benz Group intends to invest €1 billion for capital expansion projects of its global battery production, [3] [6] half of which will be dedicated to its Deutsche ACCUmotive subsidiary lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Kamenz, Germany. [2] This is part of the company's investment of up to €10 billion for the design and development of electric vehicles. [5]

The vehicles will use the Combined Charging System, [3] a wall charger, or an optional wireless inductive charging system.

Models

EQC (2019–2023)

Main article: Mercedes-Benz EQC
Mercedes-Benz EQC is based on the X253 GLC-Class platform.

The EQC, the production version of the Generation EQ concept, is the first EQ model. [3] It was unveiled in Stockholm, Sweden on 4 September 2018. It is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and was released in 2019. [3]

The vehicle has two electric motors, one on the front axle and one on the rear axle. [1] It is all-wheel drive and has a power output of 300 kW (402 hp) and 765 N⋅m (564 lb⋅ft). [1] The battery is floor-mounted and has a WLTP-rated range of 417 km (259 mi).

EQV (2020–present)

Main article: Mercedes-Benz EQV
Mercedes-Benz EQV is based on the W447 V-Class platform.

The EQV is the second EQ model, which was unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show and previously seen as a concept at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. It is a minivan (MPV) scheduled for release in 2020. [7]

The EQV is based on the V-Class and shares the same wheelbase dimensions. It is an up to eight-seater (with optional bench seats) vehicle and has up to 1,020 litres (36 cu ft) of cargo space in the luggage area. [7]

The EQV has a single electric motor on the front axle with an output of 150 kW (201 hp) and 362 N⋅m (267 lb⋅ft) of torque. It has an electronically limited top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). [8]

The 90 kWh battery pack is floor-mounted and has a WLTP-estimated range of 405 km (252 mi). It can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 45 minutes, via a 110 kW DC fast charger or in less than 10 hours using an 11 kW AC charger. [8]

The infotainment system is an EQ-specific version of Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system and includes a 10-inch screen displaying charging current, energy flow and a consumption histogram, as well as navigation and driving modes. [7]

EQA (2021–present)

Main article: Mercedes-Benz EQA
Mercedes-Benz EQA is based on the H247 GLA-Class platform.

The EQA is an electric version of the second-generation GLA crossover SUV released in 2021, [9] though the Concept EQA from 2017 was a hatchback with inspiration from the W177 A-Class. The first model, EQA 250, has one electric motor of 190 hp (140 kW) and range of 480 km (300 mi). [10]

EQB (2021–present)

Main article: Mercedes-Benz EQB
Mercedes-Benz EQB is based on the X247 GLB-Class platform.

The GLB-based EQB is a crossover with a WLTP-estimated range of 499 kilometres (310 mi) and was released in 2021. [11]

EQS and EQS SUV (2021–present)

Main articles: Mercedes-Benz EQS and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Mercedes-Benz EQS is the first model based on the dedicated MEA platform.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

The EQS is an electric full-size luxury sedan intended to be the electric equivalent of the S-Class. It was introduced around 2021 and will be the first EQ model based on the dedicated EVA (Electric Vehicle Architecture) platform. [12] [13] Mercedes creates with the EQS a production car with the lowest cw-coefficient of 0.2. [14]

A SUV version Mercedes-Maybach EQS for 2022 was confirmed in October 2020. [15] The EQS SUV was unveiled on 19 April 2022. [16]

EQE and EQE SUV (2021–present)

Main articles: Mercedes-Benz EQE and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Mercedes-Benz EQE is the second model based on the dedicated MEA platform.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

The EQE was revealed on 5 September 2021. EQE comes in 6 versions (300, 350, 350+, 500, AMG 43 and AMG 53). It is powered by a 90.8 kWh battery for all of the versions with a range of 500 to 660 km and hp from 180kW up to 460kW depending on the version. [17] [18] [19] [15]

The EQE SUV was unveiled on 16 October 2022. [20]

EQG

Main article: Mercedes-Benz EQG
Mercedes-Benz EQG

Mercedes-Benz has indicated a preview of EQG, the G-Class concept car with pure electric drive, at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich. [21] Externally, EQG does not look any different from G-Class models with internal combustion engines unlike the EQ models that have unique front design and dedicated platforms. EQG is the conversion of G-Class with dual electric motors and 108 kWH battery packs. The model names are EQG 560 4MATIC and EQG 580 4MATIC. [22] The anticipated sales launch is 2024.

EQT

Mercedes-Benz EQT

The EQT was revealed on 2 December 2022. It is the electric version of the T-Class van, a rebadged Renault Kangoo, and features a 45 kWh battery paired with an electric traction motor that produces 122 hp (91 kW) and 180 lb⋅ft (244 N⋅m) of torque. [23] The EQT drivetrain is identical to that of the contemporary Kangoo E-Tech. [24]

Others

Another unannounced SUV will complete the ten all-electric EQ line-up. [25]

Smart EQ

Smart EQ Fortwo

In March 2018, the three all-electric Smart models were rebranded to use the EQ brand, Smart EQ Fortwo, Smart EQ Fortwo Cabrio and the Smart EQ Forfour. [25]

EQ hybrids

In addition to the EQ models, the EQ brand will be extended to the EQ Boost name being given to Mercedes-Benz models using the 48 volt mild hybrid system, while the third-generation of plug-in hybrids due from the end of 2018 will wear EQ Power badges. [25] The new system mates a nine-speed automatic with the electric motor and clutch in the same unit, promising both considerably longer range in electric mode (up to 49 km) and a slightly faster 140 km/h (87 mph) top speed. [26]

EQ Silver Arrow Concept

Main article: Mercedes-Benz Vision EQ Silver Arrow
Mercedes Benz EQ Silver Arrow

The EQ Silver Arrow was unveiled at the IAA in Frankfurt in 2019, intended as a futuristic electric racing vehicle concept with an intended top speed of over 400 km/h (249 mph). It features a unique body style reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s era Mercedes sports coupes and features a single center seat with a front visor for the driver. It also features a front fender LED panel that displays motion lighting.

Vision EQXX

Main article: Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX

Mercedes-Benz plans to go the full-electric route by 2030 and will soon present a concept car to demonstrate its leadership and capabilities when it comes to electric-vehicle technology. Their goal with the EQXX is a range of 1,000 km (621 mi) and part of that is achieved by the slippery body with a drag coefficient of  Cd=0.17. [27]

The automaker has already provided glimpses of the concept, known as the Vision EQXX, and in November its R&D chief, Markus Schaefer, confirmed via a LinkedIn post that the reveal will take place on 3 January 2022. The car will highlight the automaker's stand at the Consumer Electronics Show, which kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 5 January. [28]

Trademark dispute

In March 2017, Chinese automaker Chery filed a complaint with the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in China regarding the use of 'EQ', as Chery was using the name ' eQ' for an electric version of its QQ3 city car since 2015. [29] The dispute was resolved in July 2017, with Chery retaining the rights to use 'eQ' with numerical models and Mercedes-Benz to use 'EQ' with alphabetical models. [30]

In May 2018, Mercedes-Benz trademarked the terms EQA, EQB, EQE, EQG, and EQS. [31] [22]

See also

References

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