In the global electric vehicle (EV) market, the horsepower and electric range wars continue to rage, with each new entrant and existing player posting absurd numbers. Nonetheless, with its latest EQXX concept, Mercedes-Benz has decided to join the party.
According to an official release, the EQXX features a revolutionary design and technology that allows it to go 997 kilometres (620 miles) on a single charge.
The automobile also uses sustainable materials like mushroom fibres, ground-up cactus plants, and trash objects to keep it clean and green, according to the specs.
Mercedes stated that the electric range figure was obtained through computer simulation testing, and that the car’s range will be demonstrated in a road test this spring.
The vehicle’s incredible range is due to its 30 percent reduced weight and teardrop design, which assures a low drag coefficient of 0.17, according to the manufacturer. The Lucid Air Dream Edition, on the other hand, boasts a drag coefficient of 0.20 and a class-leading electric range of 836 km (520 miles).
The EQXX will be powered by a 107.8 kWh battery pack linked to a single electric motor producing roughly 201 horsepower, which, despite being a low power level by modern EV standards, is designed to offer maximum efficiency while putting the least amount of strain on the battery.
Although specifics on the EQXX’s launch date, features, and pricing are limited, Mercedes’ new offering will soon compete in the battle of the longest-range EVs with the upcoming Lucid Air and the existing Tesla Model S.
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