Mercedes-Benz reveals its first all-electric vehicle, the EQC – but you can’t buy one til 2020
German carmaker’s SUV, which has range of up to 200 miles and ability to accelerate from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds, will start production in 2019
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its first all electric vehicle, the EQC sport utility vehicle, on Tuesday.
The vehicle, which will be available in the United States in 2020, will mark the debut of the German carmaker’s electric “EQ” marque.
Mercedes-Benz says the EQC will have two motors that generate 564 pound-feet of torque, 402 horsepower, and the ability to accelerate from 0-60mph (96.5km/h) in 4.9 seconds.
Its 80kWh battery will provide a range of up to 200 miles (322km) and will be able to charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent capacity in 40 minutes when using a direct-current fast charger.
The EQC’s estimated range is lower than the stated ranges of forthcoming competitors such as the Jaguar I-Pace (up to 240 miles) and Audi e-tron (more than 248 miles), which are expected to arrive at US dealerships later this year and in 2019, respectively.
The maximum range for a Tesla Model X is 295 miles.
Let’s take a look at the EQC below.
