Living with a Mercedes-Benz EQC | 2021 EQC 400 4MATIC in-depth review and extended test drive

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- 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.

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