This is a surefire way to make your electric SUV more exciting.
Mercedes announced a very drastic cost-cutting program. This plan will see the end of the manual gearbox, as well as the possible elimination of some engines and models. The three-pointed star will still have fun investing in some very cool concepts, but that doesn’t mean he won’t continue to be a little bit eccentric from time to time. The E-Class All-Terrain 4×4 lifted wagon will now be accompanied by an electric SUV in the EQC4x4 .
Similar to the G500 4×42 The G650 Landaulet, a lifted zero-emissions SUV with portal axles for maximum off-road performance, is also available. Ground clearance has increased more than twice from 140mm (5.5 inches), which was the EQC 400 4Matic’s series 140mm (5.5 inches), to 293mm (11.5 inches). It’s 23mm (nearly an inch) higher than all-conquering. G-Class .
Portal axles allow for a greater depth of fording, increasing the width by 150 mm (5.9 in) to 400mm (15.7 in). This hardware configuration comes with a significant increase in height. The EQC 4×4 2 is approximately 200mm (7.9inches) taller than its regular counterpart.
Portal axles have also proven to be a boon in terms of approach and departure angles. These have increased from 20.6 and 20 degrees to 31.8 and 33 degrees respectively, respectively, as compared with the regular EQC. These are superior to the G-Class’s 28 degree approach and departure angles. The black wheel arch flares have increased the SUV’s size by approximately 100mm (0.42 inches).
The EQC 4×4 2 is a 20-inch wheeled vehicle that rides on thick 285/50R20 tires. It also has special headlights that double up as loudspeakers. These are known as “lampspeakers” by Mercedes. They’re required to be included in the Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS), which electric vehicles are mandated have.
We love the rugged, electric SUV but it will be the same fate that the E400 All-Terrain 42×42 before it. It will remain a one-off affair. Mercedes is proving that electric, progressive luxury can be offroad with the drivable concept.