Exciting new Mercedes -EQ range
The EQS production model was already capable of delivering a benchmark electric drive range of 782km (WLTP) on a single battery charge.
Five new models from the global Mercedes-EQ range will be launched during the course of 2022 in South Africa.
The range for 2022 includes the EQA SUV, the family-sized SUV EQB, the mid-sized EQC, based on the GLC platform, the electric business sedan EQE and the luxury sedan EQS.
These fully electric vehicles from the Mercedes-EQ family are part of a transformation that’s gaining momentum rapidly.
Leading in electric drive and digitisation is a key pillar of the Mercedes-Benz strategy that was announced by Mark Raine, newly appointed president of Mercedes-Benz Cars and co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa.
Mercedes-EQ. Mercedes-EQA; EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km);Combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km*
Raine commented, “South Africa is not without its challenges in terms of the EV landscape, however,with our customer centric growth strategy curated towards the local market a significant interest has already been shown by potential customers for our EQ range. This interest is aided by the growth in the public charging grid including national coverage on main routes, and the number of potential customers with existing renewable energy solutions (or considering these in the near-future). Based on these developments, we are confident that the cars we bring into the country will find many happy owners.
“Luxury has always been part of the soul of Mercedes-Benz. Going forward, the brand will see a renewed focus on luxury, making it an integral part of all products, customer interactions and digital technologies. We will reshape our product portfolio, brand communications and our sales network to deliver a true luxury experience that will be electric, digital -driven and sustainable,” said Raine.
Raine added that 36 of its agent partners across South Africa have been appointed as retail and service partners for Mercedes-EQ, which will add to the public charging grid and also provide highly trained professionals both at sales and aftersales levels to help overcome any reservations around issues like range anxiety.
The Mercedes-EQ range
With an energy efficiency of 95% (which means that 95% of the battery energy will reach the wheels of the EQXX), and an aerodynamic drag coefficient factor of 0,17(Cd), the EQXX could achieve over 1 000km range on a single battery charge.
The “EQS production model was already capable of delivering a benchmark electric drive range of 782km (WLTP) on a single battery charge, and currently holds the record as being the most aerodynamic production car in the world (Cd 0.2)”
The EQA is a dynamic, all-electric sport SUV.
A close relation of the GLA, it delivers all the characteristics of that vehicle, combined with an efficient electric powertrain. The EQA 250 derivative will be available for the South African market, with a power output of 140kW, a range of up to 412km (WLTP) and a combined electrical consumption of 17.7kWh/100km.
Source: MotorPress
