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Mercedes-Benz is understandably proud of being able to go 621 miles (1000 kilometers) in its battery-powered Vision EQXX concept car on a single charge. The accomplishment was performed at an average speed of 53 mph on actual roads from Stuttgart, Germany, to Cassis, France, in early spring conditions ranging from 37 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit. That moderate speed wasn’t hypermiling; the route had long stretches of driving at up to 87 mph on the autobahn, which were counterbalanced by Europe’s heavy urban traffic.
Mercedes pulled off the heist using a 100.0-kWh battery, which it claimed had 87 miles of remaining range after the journey. In contrast, the Lucid Air Grand Touring has the longest production EV range in North America, with an EPA-rated 516-mile range, owing to a 112.0-kWh battery.
So, kudos to Mercedes. However, after spending a full day with the Vision EQXX in Nice, France, we were more pleased with both the car itself and what it may mean for the oldest and most traditional of German automakers. The fascinating new development methodologies and technology used to construct the Vision EQXX are ones that Mercedes stated it is keen to bring to market.
Engineers constantly sought for aerodynamic and mechanical reductions because the carmaker thinks that “efficiency is the new money” in an EV-focused future. The internally produced battery is just 1091 pounds, which is 37% lighter than the 212.0-kWh battery in the 2022 GMC Hummer EV. In order to prevent the back tires from entering the airstream, the rear track is two inches narrower than the front track. A creative body design hides the otherwise awkward position. The solar panel that is put on the roof is made of a lightweight composite. structural components that were 3D printed are lighter and stronger. At 37 mph, the active rear diffuser stretches 7.8 inches.
The cabin is comfortable and beautiful, and the low, compact design is what we’d expect from a startup rather than the S-class headquarters. The inside is bursting with unique textures, including 3D-printed metallic components made from landfill refuse, seats constructed of mushrooms and cacti, bamboo shag carpet, and more.
