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Mercedes-Benz EQC
Mercedes-Benz EQC
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NameMercedes-Benz EQC
ManufacturerDaimler AG
Production2019-present
AssemblyBremen, Germany
ClassLuxury crossover
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutDual motor-four-wheel drive
PlatformMEQA platform
Electric motor2x Asynchronous motors
BatteryLithium-ion
Range287 miles (462 km)

Mercedes-Benz EQC. The Mercedes-Benz EQC is a battery electric luxury crossover produced by Daimler AG, a German multinational corporation headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. It was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show by Dieter Zetsche, the former Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, and Ola Källenius, the current Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and former Head of Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development at Daimler AG. The Mercedes-Benz EQC is based on the MEQA platform, a modular platform developed by Daimler AG for its electric vehicles, including the Mercedes-Benz EQA and Mercedes-Benz EQB, and is produced at the Bremen plant in Germany, which is also the production site of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Introduction

The Mercedes-Benz EQC is the first battery electric vehicle produced by Daimler AG under its Mercedes-Benz EQ brand, a subsidiary of Daimler AG that focuses on electric vehicles and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. The Mercedes-Benz EQC was designed by a team led by Gorden Wagener, the Chief Design Officer of Daimler AG, and Robert Lesnik, the Head of Exterior Design at Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes-Benz EQC is powered by two asynchronous motors developed by Daimler AG in collaboration with Siemens, a German multinational corporation headquartered in Munich, Germany, and Bosch, a German multinational corporation headquartered in Gerlingen, Germany. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has a lithium-ion battery pack developed by Daimler AG in collaboration with LG Chem, a South Korean chemical company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and Contemporary Amperex Technology, a Chinese battery manufacturer headquartered in Ningde, China.

Design and Features

The Mercedes-Benz EQC has a distinctive design that sets it apart from other luxury crossovers produced by Daimler AG, such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Mercedes-Benz EQC features a black panel front grille, LED headlights developed by Osram, a German lighting manufacturer headquartered in Munich, Germany, and 19-inch alloy wheels developed by Ronal, a Swiss wheel manufacturer headquartered in Härkingen, Switzerland. The Mercedes-Benz EQC also features a panoramic sunroof developed by Webasto, a German automotive supplier headquartered in Stockdorf, Germany, and a Burmeister audio system developed by Harman International, an American audio equipment manufacturer headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has a interior designed by Hartmut Sinkwitz, the Head of Interior Design at Mercedes-Benz, and features Artico upholstery developed by Bayer, a German chemical company headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, and ambient lighting developed by Hella, a German automotive lighting manufacturer headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany.

Technical Specifications

The Mercedes-Benz EQC has a dual motor-four-wheel drive system that produces 402 horsepower and 561 newton-metres of torque. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has a lithium-ion battery pack with a capacity of 80 kilowatt-hours developed by Daimler AG in collaboration with LG Chem and Contemporary Amperex Technology. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has a range of 287 miles (462 km) according to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz EQC also features a regenerative braking system developed by Daimler AG in collaboration with Bosch and Siemens, which can recover up to 10 kilowatts of energy.

Production and Sales

The Mercedes-Benz EQC is produced at the Bremen plant in Germany, which is also the production site of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz EQC is sold in Europe, North America, and Asia through the Mercedes-Benz dealership network, which includes Mercedes-Benz of Europe, Mercedes-Benz USA, and Mercedes-Benz Japan. The Mercedes-Benz EQC is priced from around 67,900 in the United States and from around 71,281 in Germany. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has received positive reviews from automotive critics, including Car and Driver, Motor Trend, and Autocar, who have praised its performance, range, and interior.

Safety and Reception

The Mercedes-Benz EQC has received a 5-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Mercedes-Benz EQC features a range of advanced driver-assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control developed by Bosch, lane departure warning developed by Continental AG, and automatic emergency braking developed by ZF Friedrichshafen. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has also received positive reviews from environmental organizations, including the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Natural Resources Defense Council, who have praised its zero-emissions capability and sustainable energy features. Category:Electric vehicles Category:Mercedes-Benz vehicles Category:Luxury vehicles Category:Crossover vehicles Category:2010s automobiles Category:2020s automobiles