EQ aspires to stand for 'Electric Intelligence'
> It is derived from the Mercedes-Benz brand values of "Emotion" and "Intelligence"
> The EQC (combined power consumption: 22.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, provisional figures)1 is part of a growing family of all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz
> Conceived to meet all the requirements for a battery-electric drive system
> Convincing in the sum of its attributes with respect to comfort, quality and operating range
> An electric range of more than 450 km according to NEDC (provisional figure)
Design
>Pioneer of an avant-garde electric look
> Progressive luxury points the way to the future
> Large black-panel surface as a striking front feature
> Optical fibres as a visual link to the torch-like daytime running lamps
> Sporty, stretched silhouette
> Innovative interior design inspired by the world of consumer electronics
Performance
> A compact electric drivetrain at each axle, with a combined output of 300 kW
> Superior driving characteristics of an all-wheel drive vehicle
> Various driving modes with different characteristics
> Battery recuperation can be adjusted as the customer requires, using gearshift paddles behind the steering wheel. In "D Auto" mode, the EQC can also adapt recuperation according to the situation with the aid of ECO Assist
Advanced safety and luxury
> Latest-generation driving assistance systems with new tailback management functions
> Extensive crash test programme
> Stringent additional requirements for the battery and all components carrying electrical current
> Pre-climatisation means no scraping ice in the winter and no perspiration in the summer
> Extremely quiet interior
> MBUX multimedia system - Mercedes-Benz User Experience with numerous EQ specific functions
> A trailer coupling is optional. The maximum towing capacity (braked) is 1,800kg
> Integration into ongoing series production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen
> Battery produced by the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche Accumotive
The EQ ecosystem
> Comprehensive services for the electromobility of today and tomorrow
> Relaxed, uncomplicated travel with transparency and planning certainty
> Dialogue with visionaries, business people and opinion leaders in the "EQ Community"
> New event formats "EQ Dinner" and "EQ Nights"
> Entry into Formel E for the 2019/20 season
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Compact electric drivetrain
The EQC has a compact electric drivetrain at each axle, giving the vehicle the driving characteristics of an all-wheel drive. Over a wide operating range, the intelligent control allows dynamic torque distribution between the two driven axles. The asynchronous motors have a combined maximum output of 402hp/300kW.
The centrepiece of the EQC is the lithium-ion battery from in-house production installed in the vehicle floor. With an energy content of 80kWh (NEDC), it employs a sophisticated operating mechanism to supply the vehicle with power, enabling an electric range of more than 450km (according to NEDC, provisional figure).
The vehicle concept of the EQC is designed for all the requirements of a battery-electric drive system. Both the electric powertrains and the battery are tailor-made for the EQC. Tractive power is provided by an asynchronous motor at each axle. The electric motor, a fixed-ratio transmission with a differential, the cooling system and the power electronics form an integrated, compact unit.
To reduce power consumption and increase dynamism, the electric drivetrains are configured differently: the front electric motor is configured for best possible efficiency in the low to medium load range, while the rear one determines dynamism. Together, they generate an output of 402hp/300kW and a maximum torque of 765Nm.
Efficient climate control
Cars with combustion engines use their waste heat to warm the interior. Electric vehicles are more efficient – which means lower energy losses but also less waste heat to warm the interior.
A sophisticated system with a heat pump and electric heater boosters pre-climatises the interior, ideally when charging. This increases range, as the energy requirement from the high-voltage battery can be greatly reduced. The EQC also uses the waste heat from the battery as an energy source. The integrated overall cooling concept, which cools both the power electronics and the rotors of the electric motors, is also designed for efficiency.
Thanks to pre-entry climate control, EQC drivers neither need to scrape windows nor get into ice-cold cars. And even in hot summer temperatures, the interior is cooled to a pleasant level before starting a journey. Pre-entry climate control can be controlled via the multimedia system MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience – or conveniently from the home or office using the Mercedes me App.
Pre-entry climate control uses target values as a basis. In other words, when the driver inputs a departure time, the EQC is climatised to the set temperature by that time. The driver can do this either individually for each journey and every stretch of the journey, or with the help of a weekly profile.
Pre-entry climate control is also activated automatically for five minutes as soon as the vehicle is unlocked using the key. When the maximum one-hour pre-entry climate control pre-programmed via the Mercedes me App or MBUX is started or ended, the driver receives a push notification and is always fully informed.
In addition to automatic air conditioning, pre-entry climate control includes heating of the exterior mirrors and rear window, as well as the seat heating for the driver and front passenger.
