EQXX - The EV Mercedes with 1000KM Range!!
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- What’s the biggest problem we have with any #EV? Range.
Normally you'd add bigger batteries, a more boring egg like shape - measures that ruin both driving enjoyment and aesthetics. But Mercedes have decided to tackle the problem in a totally different way, focusing on weight saving and efficiency in all areas. The VISION EQXX is thus a range monster with 1000km achievable off a single charge! Not by installing a huge and heavy battery, rather, this has a smaller and lighter one! Instead, #MercedesBenz’s goal was the achieve more range using less! And it achieves this by making the car efficient in every other way, citing efficiency as the currency of the future for electric cars.
Who better to go to for kilojoule efficiency than the Formula 1 experts at #Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) in Brixworth? Mercedes-Benz and the HPP team developed a completely new battery pack. Almost 100kw/h size battery yet has 50% less volume and is 30% lighter than the one in the EQS at 480kg. They also co-developed the EDU, which houses the electric motor, transmission and power electronics. The power electronics unit is based on the one in the upcoming Mercedes-AMG Project ONE hypercar!
All in all, the battery and system gives 10 kWh per 100 kilometres (6 miles per kWh) - way ahead of current cars like the Tesla, and Porsche Taycan efforts. It also has an impressive 95% battery to wheels efficiency, compared to a combustion car which manages 30%.
Incredibly, the car also has a Solar Panel system on the roof, which provides 25km or range, or the ability to run the internal electronics.
As for the body - it’s inspired by natural forms and in partnership with innovative start-ups, engineers used advanced digital tools to lower weight and reduce waste by removing excess material assisted by 3D printing. Body in white construction is insane. It is a web like structure, with holes in it. Excess weight removed by using 3D printing methods to remove material in areas it’s not needed, then Humans take over and make the shape production ready. Areas like the suspension block holders, and even the wiper blade construction, all made in this strange but effective way. The car also uses a lightweight F1 subframe. The car is compact car size - with a 280cm wheelbase same as the 205 C Class.
Aerodynamics are so important for range, but so is design for the Mercedes customer. I don’t like the EQS, EQC etc I find them horrible in shapes. But older concepts with great aero balance showed that a better way was possible, cars like the Concept IAA and the legendary C111, or the more recent AMG Project ONE - all cars that the EQXX takes inspiration from. There is also significant Aero enhancements around the lightweight magnesium wheels, specific Bridgestone tyres and an innovative Diffuser extension I’ll show you too.
The final form looks like a C111/AMG ONE front, a CLS window line, and an IAA rear - altogether providing a crazy 0.18CD figure - vs the current world record holding EQS at 0.20!!
Cooling is key, and the car features a cooling plate at the bottom which does the majority of the cooling for the battery, with shutters on the front used only 10% of the time in hotter climates.
But will it be enough to battle close rivals like the Lucid Air, Tesla Plaid and others with much more power and similar range? In this first look of the VISION EQXX, we go over:
- Design
- Aerodynamics
- Older Concept cars - Concept IAA, Mercedes C111
- Battery Range and Power
- Technology & efficiency
- Bionic Engineering - blank slate to finished product in record time
- Interior Design
- Sustainable Materials
- And more!
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1740kg is insanely light for an EV of that size👏
Exactly! Imagine if it were a smaller coupe with a 50 kWh battery.
It really is impressive. It's lighter than a current M3! I hope it has fat tires in the rear. The interior is beautiful!
@@User.Joshua - yep! I'd love to see that or a 2 seat GT! Great thinking...
The shape of it is so elegant and classy, even the greenhouse… reminds me of 1960’s cars. I can’t say I like the headlights though
Looks a bit like a Aston Martin DB6 from the back.
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This looks miles better than the EQS. Great range and smart design.
*kilometres
just imagine a high performance AMG version
Love the design. However, the design seems rather unpractical. I don’t need 1000km range with no luggage space … I think a production car will be more of a compromise
I’m very impressed by this design. The rear is sexy and has somewhat of a vintage Euro car feel to it. Well done Raz on the video as usual. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yeah, it almost has old school Aston Martin & Jaguar design elements. I really dig it!
Wow!! It is astonishing, Mercedes Benz have nailed it. Mercedes Benz knows how to build proper cars, and this is no different.😉😉👏👏
The interior is absolutely stunning, hope we see it in future Mercedes models. Plus the screen design is much nicer than the hyper screen in the EQS.
finally a concept car that actually looks nice and that I can imagine having in my garage
Spot on!
I completely agree! I'm really impressed with this EV. I love my petrol cars but I'd definitely add one of these to the garage. Sporty & elegant! (Eat dirt Musk). "just kidding"
I'm seeing a little Taycan and McLaren Speedtail in the design, in addition to Project One influences. Looks good overall.....way more elegant and sporty than current EQ products.
The shape reminded me of volkswagen xl1 and the rear end of bugatti chiron super sport 300+. These elongated aerodynamic designs for rear ends looks just stunning.
re: "The shape reminded me of volkswagen xl1" yup a full size XL1 seating 2 abreast.
Now this is Mercedes! Amazing! Thank you MB for working so hard and do not stop!
It is truly gorgeous. I am more than ready for the taillight and nearly all of the other design elements (and innovations) put forth in this vehicle.
Does anyone else see Bonds DB7 when they look at this? or is it just me.
Aston Martin like from every angle especially the back, beautiful.
Man the desing is out of this world. From front maybe the worst angle is angle you start with :D But every other angle and the back and interior OMG! Next level. I want one!
Think the looks are not there yet
This thing is sexy. Its like a crazy futuristic throwback
I wish they went this direction with the current EQ line cars. This looks so much more Mercedes than anything electric they’ve released so far.
Love the rear and rear light. It's like a futuristic DB5
That looks absolutely stunning! It's like Kia EV6 meets Taycan, meets DB5 and meets AMG GT. I like the look of the EQS and EQE, but this is way better and Mercedes have smashed it yet again on interior design. 1000km range is all well and good, but I think the main barrier to EV ownership is charging time. I'd rather have an EV that can do 0-80% in 10-15mins with a 500km range, than one that does 1000km, but takes an hour to charge up. That battery is derived from F1, so I hope it can recharge quickly.
It does. Other reviewers say, it‘s a 900 volt system. Putting that into context, the range charged per minute (and this is what counts) must be invredible.
This is amazing! Design and innovation I'd expect from Mercedes. Hope the production model comes out exactly like this, not like what we got from the Vision EQS. Wonder what the AMG version will be like.
“that rear diffuser is illegal in the States! Why?! Someone can trip and injure his/her shins.”
Also…
“this car has a $250K market adjustment.”
(US car dealerships)
This is such a beautiful car. It reminds me of the 1960's James Bond car.
Looks like a mix of a Taycan and a little bit of the McLaren Speedtail 😵 not sure if that's a good thing! Great video!!
Looks like Taycan and 935 had a baby.
If Mercedes actually could make this, I'd fear for my Tesla stock. Because, that's a sick design.... Guess I gotta look into Mercedes now
My one issue with it is the side view. Looks kinda like a Taycan, but the bottom of the doors are just cut and have no flow with the rest of the design. I understand that it had to be done because of aerodynamics, same with the bike tires, so I'll let it slide. This is what the EQS should have been and I really like it overall.
DB5/6 + Speedtail + Taycan. Spectacular.
It’s a winner design wise and a breath of fresh air from the EQS styling which is a disaster. You can expect to promote up take in electric vehicles then give us that dogs dinner of a design to get with. But this… this is a winner and the long tail is iconic too.
Yeah love the design looks sort of 1950’s elegance 👍👏👏
Looks like 3 different cars have been stuck together, A pillar forwards, B pillar backwards and the front doors. Rear side profile looks a bit Old school Bond Aston. Would be interesting to see what the range is under normal city driving conditions.
Looks great inside and out but not sure about the practicality as it’s advertised as a saloon- the rear window being angled so much is quite daunting
I love it! The back and interior especially!
The back looks like an Aston Martin DB5. Excellent job Mercedes. I want one.
It’s beautiful, but the back is a carbon copy of the VW XL1
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I love the shape. It’s like something from the late ‘30’s like the Tatra.
Wonder if they used BYD blades? Love the printed pieces within the interior.
It starts well at the front then loses something as we move to the back. How about a CLS-like rear with a little more power?
Back looks retro I really like the look
Love the body line of this beauty. But that back is fenomenal 😍. I wish that you would test the back seat to se how it fits considering the sloping roof.
This car having a far better drag coefficient value than the EQS basically confirms that the stup*d one bow design is not necessary for a good cd value and they just did it because they genuinely thought the EQS' one bow design looks good.😭 The EQS could have been such a beauty...The specs of this car are genuinely mind blowing, their F1 team surely knows what they are doing, excited for what AMG will make out of it!
Straight out of the early 60's from a visual perspective.
I’ve got a GT63s and since I bought it I’ve spent the whole time worrying about which merc to buy next.. the EQS is ghastly so thank goodness for the EQXX.
Reminds me of the Aston DB6.
Ah, yes, I have the same problem. I however have 16 GT 63 S's and 6 Rolls Royces. I'm so worried about what to buy next...........
@@Lukerr239 🤣
Got XXX on your mind again, Raz?! 😉
I'm normally a bit of a traditionalist, but I like this concept. It's wacky, but in a good way! Futuristic, but also reminds me a lot of 1940's cars somehow.
I see Kia EV6 front? Anyone else?
Not my style but stats are amazing.Go MB! 🥰
It looks like a Kia EV6 at the front and a McLaren Speedtail at the back …. And I love it!
RBR is years ahead of the rest with the presentation of cars in review. 👌🏾
I like it. I just don’t like that much the front lights
Holy shit that intro was amazing. That was some very well done editing lol.
It was only a mater of time for the rest of the manufacturers to be major players in the electric game
I have been waiting for an EV w/ the sporty appeal to get me to commit. This Vision EQxx is the coolest looking EV (aside from Nevera & Pininfarina). I love that interior. I suspect we'll be seeing entire dashboards w/ wide-screen & maybe entertainment section for passenger to stream movies, shows & videos). I wonder how it handles?
Rear Looks like a vintage design looks like a concept though
“Reminds you of AMG Hypercar”
In the same way Margaret Thatcher reminds you of Claudia Schiffer
Ok that will be a Game-Changer!😮
absolutely phenomenal rear end
This is just outstanding.. BUT will it go into production?
Edit: How could you not mention it's not gonna be a production vehicle..
It would be cool to see an AMG version of this concept. Just imagine how amazing it could be
The back end resembles a DB5. I like it.
Looks amazing. Wow! 👏
enjoying the pure aero profile and the lengths of engineering in the wheels and diffuser
I love to see in the future, someone trying out the rear seats and as well the possibility it on the road. If the car is a soon to be production car, it would definitely be the topic of all EV cars, in range, performance, styling if what they claim is true.
This is a beautiful car!
Looks 1000000000x Better then the EQs. They should've produced this instead
the heart of all this power efficiency is a Neuromorphic chip named AKIDA from a start up company called BRAINCHIP in California.
Looks amazing and definitely miles better than some 2.5 ton SUV EV. The technology is what we need going forward.
Nah, BMW is KING!
@@Ghent2007 Yeah, of ugly cars.
Looks old school which is what I love about it
If it is just a concept, then it mean nothing no matter how amazing the car is.
I can’t abide electric cars but this one has a stylish look as someone else said looks like a 1950 or 1960s era style.
any idea of when production of this beauty will start
Not gonna lie, I like the way EQXX looks. And I'm a fan of Taycan. If Porsche can make something like this to rival the EQXX (smaller lighter EV saloon), guess I wouldn't really mind an electrified future.
Also, that subframe is designed through simulation using genetic algorithm, basically the computer optimises the design to create a more organic shape that is structurally sound. That thing is serious business, I was supposed to use GA for my hydrodynamic thesis but I did not have the brain power to do so.
Interesting how they shift into kilometers when they want the number to sound bigger?
Got your video out on this 7 mins before carwow 😀👍👍
Great video as always and the word of the day is incredible.😆😆😆
Such a cool car! Great sign of whats to come at Mercedes!
Absolutely love it. Imagine seeing one of these on the road today it would look outrageous. Hopefully the EQS and EQE die off quickly.
Glass house shape reminds me of the A7 and the front the Cupra Born, this isn’t a criticism just hope all electric cars don’t end up the way of 90’s when drag co was the in thing and style ends up similar .
Very impressive. Front view reminds me of a Mazda RX7 which is a good thing and the rear the 1960's, also good
This looks like an Aston Martin DB5, The front to the mid section looks good but I don’t like the elongated tail section.
try and get hold of the Rivian R1T, my next purchase but would enjoy your thoughts
I love the interior design. But what if your children drop a small coin inside one of those holes on the door thats gonna be a nightmare
Seeing this car makes the Kia EV6 even more desirable imho. Please do a thorough review of the Kia EV6 GT top of the line spec with >500 horsepower
Yes, this looks very good ! I wait for the AMG version. P.S. Congrats for the videos !
This is amazing! It has a fascinating blend of futuristic and old fashion style…. There is hope for car-lovers …. 😀
One thing that looks pretty but equally risky, is the mesh around the cupholders!! A spiil will be a total nightmare to clean up after!!! THAT will never see production!!
I think it appearing as if it has whitewall tires is the only real awkward design cue...the interior is mega...kinda gives me a 1999 Buick Riviera vibe.
James Bond 70s Astonish feel
It's so future forward it almost looks like a future Citroën
Really like the design, absolutely love the engineering!
Nice car..
This looks better than the EQS I'll give mercedes that, but with all the cool features and tech how much will the finished product actually cost buyers, I mean you got BMW, Audi, Porsche, Tesla, Lucid, and eventually Genesis, probably Mercs biggest threat. This things gotta be priced right and perform well, 1,000 miles or not.
not a big fan of the front, but the back.... the rear end is stunning
Love the car, its stunning. I just really dislike the Mercedes emblem sticker on the hood. Im sure they can do a better job, just use a light metal material to just make that badge shine on that hood.
Why didn't they just wait a bit and release this instead of the EQS style???
Game changer!
kinda reminds me of the Aston Martin 1960 db4 body style. What do you thnk?
That's a stunning car. It feels like a real future car.
I freaking want THIS!
Looks good but it’s not low enough. They should drop it to the floor. But maybe thats a pre production thing
now which part will break as soon as warranty is over?
Range is insane
Finally a merc that doesn't look like a ancient deep sea animal Now all they need to do is get rid of the cheap piano plastic & haptic curses. Love the screen looks awesome but are we really benefiting from the 8k screen? 4k would be plenty. i like the rear tail lights reminds me of the DB5 or v8 vantage.
First impression it reminds me of 1960s race cars and LMP cars, then the grill made me think of a Nissan. This feels like a 2+2 rather than a full car, the rear doors plus the long rear overhang just don't feel right. Hands down more impressive than the EQS though.