Mercedes-EQ is a series of
battery electric vehicle
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s manufactured by
Mercedes-Benz
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. The first model was previewed at the
Paris Motor Show
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in 2016 with the Generation EQ
concept vehicle
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.
Mercedes-Benz intends to produce ten EQ models by 2022, three of which will have the
Smart
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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 Mercedes-Benz EQC (N293) is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2019. It is the first member of the battery electric Mercedes EQ family.
History
The EQC is based on the Generation EQ concept ...
, the first member of the EQ range, was presented at a special event in
Stockholm
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in 2018.
Overview
Mercedes-Benz intends to design and manufacture ten EQ models by 2022,
all of which will be based on a single
platform
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developed specifically for electric
drivetrain
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s, and which can be configured for any type of vehicle owing to modularization.
Three models will have the Smart brand.
Dieter Zetsche
Dieter Zetsche (; born on 5 May 1953) is a German engineer and business executive. He is the chairman of TUI AG. He was the chairman of the board of management of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz until 22 May 2019, a role he had held since 200 ...
, chairman of
Daimler AG
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (previously named Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler and Daimler) is a German multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is one of the world's leading car manufacture ...
, 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".
Jurgen Schenk, a director of Daimler who will oversee the development of the electric vehicle program, stated that the company expects
energy density
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Often only the ''useful'' or extract ...
improvements to battery technology to be about 14% per year until 2025, equivalent to improvements seen between 2010 and 2016.
To meet production targets, Daimler AG intends to invest
€
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1 billion for capital expansion projects of its global battery production,
half of which will be dedicated to its Deutsche ACCUmotive subsidiary
lithium-ion battery
A lithium-ion or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery which uses the reversible reduction of lithium ions to store energy. It is the predominant battery type used in portable consumer electronics and electric vehicles. It also se ...
manufacturing facilities in
Kamenz
Kamenz () or Kamjenc ( Sorbian) is a town (''Große Kreisstadt'') in the district of Bautzen in Saxony, Germany. Until 2008 it was the administrative seat of Kamenz District. The town is known as the birthplace of the philosopher and poet Gotthol ...
, Germany.
This is part of the company's investment of up to €10 billion for the design and development of electric vehicles.
The vehicles will use the
Combined Charging System
The Combined Charging System (CCS) is a standard for charging electric vehicles. It can use or connectors to provide power at up to . These two connectors are extensions of the IEC 62196 Type 1 and Type 2 connectors, with two additional di ...
,
a wall charger, or an optional wireless
inductive charging system.
Models
EQC (2019–present)
The EQC, the production version of the Generation EQ concept, is the first EQ model.
It was unveiled in
Stockholm, Sweden
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on 4 September 2018. It is a
compact
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sport utility vehicle
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There is no commonly agreed-upon definitio ...
(SUV) and was released in 2019.
The vehicle has two electric motors, one on the front axle and one on the rear axle.
It is
all-wheel drive
An all-wheel drive vehicle (AWD vehicle) is one with a powertrain capable of providing power to all its wheels, whether full-time or on-demand.
The most common forms of all-wheel drive are:
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and has a power output of and .
The battery is floor-mounted and has a
WLTP-rated range of .
EQV (2020–present)
![Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 IMG 4373](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f8/Mercedes-Benz_EQV_300_IMG_4373.jpg)
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
Minivan (sometimes called simply as van) is a North American car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. The equivalent classification in Europe i ...
(MPV) scheduled for release in 2020.
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 of cargo space in the luggage area.
The EQV has a single
electric motor
An electric motor is an Electric machine, electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Most electric motors operate through the interaction between the motor's magnetic field and electric current in a Electromagneti ...
on the front axle with an output of and of torque. It has an electronically limited top speed of .
The 90 kWh
battery pack
A battery pack is a set of any number of (preferably) identical batteries or individual battery cells. They may be configured in a series, parallel or a mixture of both to deliver the desired voltage, capacity, or power density. The term battery ...
is floor-mounted and has a
WLTP-estimated range of . 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.
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.
EQA (2021–present)
![Mercedes-Benz H243 IMG 4476](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Mercedes-Benz_H243_IMG_4476.jpg)
The EQA is an electric version of the second-generation
GLA crossover SUV released in 2021, 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 and range of .
EQB (2021–present)
![Mercedes-Benz X243 IAA 2021 1X7A0109](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/Mercedes-Benz_X243_IAA_2021_1X7A0109.jpg)
The
GLB-based EQB is a crossover with a WLTP-estimated range of and was released in 2021.
EQS and EQS SUV (2021–present)
![Mercedes-Benz X296 1X7A5779](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Mercedes-Benz_X296_1X7A5779.jpg)
The EQS is an electric
full-size
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...
luxury sedan
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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. Mercedes creates with the EQS a production car with the lowest cw-coefficient of 0.2.
A SUV version Mercedes-Maybach EQS for 2022 was confirmed in October 2020.
The EQS SUV was unveiled on 19 April 2022.
EQE and EQE SUV (2021–present)
![Eqe-suv](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Eqe-suv.jpg)
The EQE was revealed on September 5, 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 660km and hp from 180kw up to 460kw depending on the version.
The EQE SUV was unveiled on October 16, 2022.
EQG
![Mercedes-Benz Concept EQG IAA 2021 1X7A0202](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Mercedes-Benz_Concept_EQG_IAA_2021_1X7A0202.jpg)
Mercedes-Benz has indicated a preview of EQG, the G-Class concept car with pure electric drive, at the
IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich. 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.
The anticipated sales launch is 2022 or 2023.
EQT
The EQT was revealed on December 2, 2022. It is the electric version of the
T-Class van, a rebadged
Renault Kangoo
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, and features a 45 kWh battery paired with an electric traction motor that produces and of torque. The EQT drivetrain is identical to that of the contemporary
Kangoo E-Tech.
Others
Another unannounced SUV will complete the ten all-electric EQ line-up.
Smart EQ
![Smart, GIMS 2018, Le Grand-Saconnex (1X7A1163)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Smart%2C_GIMS_2018%2C_Le_Grand-Saconnex_%281X7A1163%29.jpg)
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
The Smart Forfour (stylized as "smart forfour") is a city car (A-segment) marketed by Smart over two generations. The first generation was marketed in Europe from 2004 to 2006 with a front-engine configuration, sharing its platform with the Mitsubi ...
.
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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
Mild hybrids (also known as power-assist hybrids, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles or BAHVs) are generally cars with an internal combustion engine equipped with an electric machine (one motor/generator in a parallel hybrid configuration) allowing t ...
system, while the third-generation of plug-in hybrid
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a hybrid electric vehicle whose battery pack can be recharged by plugging a charging cable into an external electric power source, in addition to internally by its on-board internal combustion engin ...
s due from the end of 2018 will wear EQ Power badges.[ 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 top speed.
]
EQ Silver Arrow Concept
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 . 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
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 and part of that is achieved by the slippery body with a .
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.
Trademark dispute
In March 2017, Chinese automaker Chery
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filed a complaint with the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce
Prior to March 2018, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC; ) was the authority in the People's Republic of China responsible for advancing legislation concerning the administration of industry and commerce in the People's Repub ...
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. 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.
Mercedes-Benz has trademarked the terms EQA, EQB, EQE, EQG, and EQS.
See also
* Volkswagen I.D. series
The Volkswagen ID. series is a family of battery electric cars from Volkswagen (VW), built on the MEB platform (German: ''Modularer E-Antriebs-Baukasten;'' English'': modular electric-drive toolkit'') that is developed by the Volkswagen Group f ...
* Toyota bZ series
The Toyota bZ series ("beyond Zero") is a family of battery electric vehicles (BEV) manufactured by Toyota. It was introduced in April 2021 alongside the bZ4X Concept. The bZ series is a part of Toyota's plan to introduce 15 battery electric veh ...
* Audi e-tron
The Audi e-tron is a series of electric and hybrid cars shown by Audi from 2009 onwards. In 2012 Audi unveiled a plug-in hybrid version, the A3 Sportback e-tron, released to retail customers in Europe in August 2014, and slated for the U.S. i ...
* BMW i
The BMW i is a sub-brand of BMW founded in 2011 to design and manufacture plug-in electric vehicles. The company initially released two vehicles: the i3 all-electric car and the i8 plug-in hybrid. The all-electric iX3 SUV was released i ...
References
External links
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