Because of many aerodynamic tricks, the sedan cuts through the air with a drag coefficient just 0.17.
After months of teasing The Mercedes-Benz VisionXXX concept, which is the brand’s symbol of excellence in automotive efficiency, has finally arrived. The production version of the concept is also in development.
Because of its impressive efficiency, the EQXX can travel over 621 miles (1,099 km) per charge. It would take you less than an hour to travel from Berlin, Germany to Paris, France without the need to charge your car. According to Mercedes, the average American driver would only need the vehicle to be charged twice per month.
Mercedes won’t reveal the EQXX battery’s capacity, other than to say that it is less than 100 kilowatt hours. However, the company does provide some impressive information about the pack. It is 50% smaller in volume and 30% lighter than the EqS. Maximum system voltage is 900 V. The battery and its frame weigh around 1,091 pounds (495 kg).
An electric motor produces 201 horsepower (150 megawatts). Mercedes claims that the powertrain produces 95 percent of its energy at the wheels.
A solar panel that has 117 cells is mounted on the roof. It powers many of the vehicle’s ancillary electric devices, such as the blower, lights, and HVAC system. A separate lithium-iron-phosphate battery stores the energy. This tech can provide 15.53 miles (25 km) of range in ideal conditions.
Although it’s hard to see in the photos, the EQXXX is quite compact. The sedan measures approximately 182.3 inches in length (463 cm) and has a 110.2 inch (280 cm) wheelbase. The latest C Class measures 187 inches (475 cm) in length and has a wheelbase of 112.8 inches (286.51 centimeters).
The EQXXX is also very light, according to EV standards. It is 3,858 pounds (1.750 kg). It weighs just a little more than a 2022 Mercedes Benz C300 Sedan, which weighs in at 3,693 lbs (1,675 kg).
The EQXXX’s ultra-low drag coefficient is 0.18, which allows it to slice through the air. The body is smooth with a teardrop-shaped tail that runs from the roof to its tip. Smart models have a lower frontal area than the Smart models.
Mercedes has many tech features that make the sedan slippery. Air curtains on the front bumper and wheel covers reduce aerodynamic separation at that corner.
The front grille also has active cooling shutters that open only when needed. The rear diffuser, which deploys at high speeds and fits seamlessly into the body when it is not in use, can be found at the back.
The ultra-low-rolling-resistance tires come from a collaboration with Bridgestone. These tires have sidewalls that are aerodynamically optimized and work well with wheel covers.
The interior displays are seamless and span 47.5 inches (120.6 cms) from A to B. It can display a city from a satellite image down to 33 feet (10m) and has an 8k resolution.
A lot of the cabin’s materials are also sustainable. The cabin uses fabric made from Biosteel silk-like fibre, vegan leather from mushrooms, and animal-free leather from pulverized Cactus fibers.
Mercedes does not provide any information about when the EQXX Concept will be made into a production-ready vehicle.