Mercedes-Benz has commenced testing of its new EVA platform-based fully-electric vehicle, here seen clothed in the GLC’s exterior. Tentatively dubbed the EQ C (EQ is the sub-brand for Mercedes’ fully electric range), the Stuttgart manufacturer’s new EV line will give rise to different models and therefore sizes, thanks to the scalable nature of the EVA platform.
The EQ sub-brand is to Mercedes-Benz what i is to BMW, an avenue for the manufacturer to showcase a heavy push into electrification that is distinct from its mainstream product line-ups. As hinted at by the Generation EQ concept, the first of the fully-electric models by Mercedes-Benz will be similar to the GLC in form and approximate size, if not in detail.
More test prototypes are expected to turn up during the course of this year, including examples sporting full, representative bodywork in the latter half of 2017. As a guide, the Generation EQ concept boasts an all-wheel drive powertrain producing 402 hp and 700 Nm of torque, propelling the concept vehicle to 100 km/h in under five seconds, with an estimated battery range of 500 km.
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ concept
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Exterieur ; Generation EQ, exterior;
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- Generation EQ, Interieur, Pedale zum Beschleunigen und Verzögern ; Generation EQ, interior, accelerators;
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- Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Vorstandsmitglied der Daimler AG, Konzernforschung und Mercedes-Benz Cars Entwicklung im Generation EQ ; Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development in the Generation EQ;
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- Generation EQ, Interieur, Innenraum mit vier Einzelsitzen ; Generation EQ, interior, interior with for individual seats;
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- Generation EQ, Interieur, Türöffner und elektrische Fensterheber werden mit Touch-Elementen bedient ; Generation EQ, interior, both the door openers and the electric window lifters are touch-controlled;
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- Generation EQ, Interieur, fahrerorientiertes Cockpit ; Generation EQ, interior, driver-oriented cockpit;
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- Generation EQ, Interieur, avantgardistisch und funktional gestalteter Innenraum ; Generation EQ, interior, avant-garde, functional interior;
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- Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Vorsitzender des Vorstands der Daimler AG und Leiter Mercedes-Benz Cars am Generation EQ ; Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars with the Generation EQ;
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Whilst the whole world is moving forward to EV and hybrid, our two Perodua and Proton still syiok sendiri with their outdated technology.
Here in Malaysia, we are at a stage where we have to even fight for basic safety features like ABS and VSC in our vehicles, whatmore asking for electric and hybrid.
I just want a small sedan but my bf prefer get this big one for me to show how much he love to me and make my stingy ex bf jelly.Love you bae.Muah