Mercedes-Benz EQC
$A137900+ (estimated base price)
Available: Q1, 2020
The first all-electric vehicle from Mercedes-Benz, the EQC premium electric SUV has an 80kWh battery with 353km range (WLTP), and is expected to arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2020.
| EV Type | BEV | Charging Plugs (AC) | Type 2 |
| BEV Range (km) | 353 | Charging Plugs (DC) | CCS2 |
| Real World Range (km) | Max Charge Rate (kW, AC/DC) | 7/110 | |
| Battery Size (kWh) | 80 | Tow Rating (kg) Unbraked/Braked |
-/1800 |
| Max. Power (kW) | 300 | Max. Torque (Nm) | 760 |
A limited run "Edition One" launch version of the Mercedes-Benz EQC be available at an expected asking price of $150,000, and the base trim EQ400 level vehicle starts at around $137,900.
A top-of-the-line electric vehicle, the EQC will offer features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, smartphone mirroring, wireless charging and an intelligent navigation system that will help drivers find charging stations when out and about.
The Edition One version is expected to come with 21-inch wheels and a fancy "diamond" interior.
With a maximum charging rate of 110kW, it can accelerate from 0-100km/hr in 5.1 seconds and is top speed limited at 180km/hr. Powered by two electric motors with a total output of 300kW and 760Nm of torque, this is a powerful electric SUV that will sit comfortably in the premium family vehicle space.
Test drive for Mercedes-Benz EQC 400, its first electric car: No holding back - The Mercedes-Benz electric EQC 400 delights on a test drive day, with plenty of zip, tech and comfort. Just don't go too heavy on the pedal.
News
- Mercedes-Benz A250 plug-in hybrid coming to Australia - Mercedes-Benz announces A250e plug-in hybrid hatch and sedan for Australian market, marking first time rapid DC charging available for its PHEV range.
- Mercedes-Benz joins climate pledge, delivers 1,800 electric vans to Amazon - Mercedes-Benz delivers 1,800 electric vans to Amazon, joining US online retail giant's climate pledge launched by CEO Jeff Bezos in 2019.
- Daimler makes plans with CATL for 700km electric Mercedes - Daimler strengthens partnership with Chinese battery maker CATL with plans to launch Mercedes-Benz EQS in 2021 with more than 700km driving range.
Read more about Mercedes-Benz electric cars
