Living with a Mercedes-Benz EQC | 2021 EQC 400 4MATIC in-depth review and extended test drive
Uploaded 4 years ago by L&L Automotive
Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review: - The Mercedes-Benz EQC is the first member of the EQ family. - The transition from combustion engine to zero-emission cars is accelerating. - The electric architecture operates at 400 volts, which gives the car the name EQC 400. - There are two electric motors (one under the bonnet and one on the rear axle) - The two motors deliver up to 408 horsepower and 760 Nm of torque. - Motors are hooked up to an 80-kilowatt-hour battery, delivering a range of up to 252 miles. - The car's design is futuristic and different. - The driver's side uses MBUX infotainment, including dual 10.25-inch displays. - The interior is comfortable and luxurious. Recycled materials are used. - The back seats are roomy, even for three adults, and the outer seats have ISOFIX mounting points for child seats. - The best design is one that you can spend a lot of time looking at and the wheel design is aerodynamic and helps reduce turbulence. - It is very quiet inside the car, and much of the car's design has been made to make the car aerodynamic. - Regenerative braking is available with multiple modes (D+, D, D-, and D- -), plus an intelligent auto mode to slow down for other road users or terrain. - Range on the EQC is 200 miles. - Charging from 10%-100% on a 3-pin plug will take 40 hours, Charging on a 7kwh wall box at home will take 11 hours to charge from 10-100% and charging a DC charger will take 40 minutes from 10-80%. - Finding places to charge has been made easy using the car’s infotainment or the "Mercedes Me" app. - You can use Mercedes Me Charge for billing all charges with a contact-less card, for discounted rates at rapid chargers. - Using renewable electricity reduces its carbon footprint by 75%. - The EQC is easy to drive, and enjoyable with addictive acceleration. - You can carry a Medium sized Dog in the car with ease - One wall box comes included in the price of the car.
The reviewer can live with the car and would be happy to own one in blue. It is a starting point for sustainable, modern luxury.