Take A Look At Mercedes-Benz's Vision Of Future Mobility - Concept EQ
Indicating the future of mobility, Mercedes-Benz India will be showcasing the German luxury carmaker's vision of future mobility - Concept EQ at the upcoming 14th Auto Expo 2018.
Auto Expo - The Motor Show is scheduled from 9-14 February 2018 at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida.
This showcase of Concept EQ will be a forerunner of Mercedes-Benz's new product brand for electric mobility globally. The name EQ stands for "Electric Intelligence" and is derived from the Mercedes-Benz brand values of "Emotion and Intelligence".
Concept EQ will be revealed to manifest Mercedes-Benz’s direction towards creating a sustainable ecosystem of services, technologies and innovations and also delineate its long-term strategy of introducing the ‘EQ’ brand of battery electric vehicles in India, the company said in an official statement.
Battery And Charging
The Concept EQ has two electric motors, whose performance can be increased to 300 kW thanks to the vehicle's scalable battery components, and permanent four-wheel drive.
As a result, the SUV is able to reach the 100 km/h speed mark in under 5 seconds, and has a range of up to 500 kilometres.
The battery, which has a total capacity of over 70 kWh, can be charged at home by means of induction or a wallbox and is suitable for fast charging with the combined charging system (CCS). The charging capacity currently ranges from 50 kW to sometimes 150 kW.
It is also helpful for the driver to receive notifications of nearby charging points. As soon as the EQ notices that it will not be able to reach its destination with the available battery power, it informs the driver about suitable charging options by displaying them on the navigation map, which has a detailed 3D city view.
Exterior Design
The new electro-look is shaped by a smooth transition from the glowing black bonnet across the windscreen to the darkly tinted panoramic roof – a contrast to its alubeam silver paintwork. The joints in the vehicle body are hardly noticeable and windscreen wipers hidden; cameras are installed rather than outside mirrors, and the car does not have the traditional door handles – all elements designed to emphasize its sleek, dynamic silhouette.
As per Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Daimler, “Concept EQ is hot and cool.”
Interior Design
The interior has a driver-oriented cockpit with a large 24-inch wide-screen display. It is operated with touch-based controls.
The vehicle has four individual seats. The reduced volume, impression of floating and avant-garde seat upholstery give it an appearance of lightness.
Speakers are integrated into the head restraints, ensuring a customized sound experience. The bolster cushions are trimmed in pure-white leather. The perforations in a pixel-rain look reveal a view of particles in rose gold.
