Mercedes' All-Electric Crossover Braves Harsh Winter Conditions
Spy photographers have caught the upcoming Mercedes EQ C testing in northern Sweden.
Earlier this week, the EQ C was caught on camera by spy photographers while testing at night, and this time it’s broad daylight for a new set of photos. Riding on the German automaker’s new electric architecture, EVA, the EQ C will be the first model for the company’s dedicated electric EQ sub-brand and has been confirmed to make its debut this fall. The EVA platform is actually based on Mercedes’ MRA architecture, which was first introduced on the C-Class in 2014.
It will have the capability of supporting a battery pack up to 885 pounds, and Mercedes will have a bit of versatility when it comes to electric motors. It can either use a single 300 kW in the rear, or that rear motor could be combined with a 90- or 150-kW unit up front.
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Expect to see adaptive suspension, regenerative braking, and e-torque vectoring on the EQ C and other future EQ models.
The company aims to sell around 20,000 units per model with an average price starting around $110,000.
After making its debut this fall, the EQ C will arrive dealerships next year, giving Mercedes a competent rival to the Tesla Model X.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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