Video Summary
The Mercedes EQC costs 65,000 pounds.It is based on the Mercedes GLC platform, but stripped of the engine and fitted with a pair of electric motors connected to an 85-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack.
The EQC fits between a Model 3 and a Model X in size.
There is good legroom and decent headroom in the back, but the sunroof is a bit small.
The boot has 500 liters.
Interior quality is high.
The center console is gloss black, which attracts fingerprints, but has a lot of shortcut buttons for heating, ventilation, and climate, as well as a mouse trackpad style controller for the multimedia system.
The car is very quiet.
It is fast in a straight line, hitting 62 mph in five seconds.
Handling is abysmal around corners, with a lot of understeer.
Brakes are pretty poor because of the initial regenerative braking application; the brake pedal feel is inconsistent.
The weight of 2,500 kilograms is a factor in handling and braking.
The 85-kilowatt-hour battery has a usable capacity of 80 kilowatt-hours, and a range of 259 miles of urban driving.
It comes with an onboard liquid-cooled seven-kilowatt charger for home charging.
It is also compatible with rapid chargers.
It supports Mercedes Me Charge, which offers multiple chargers with one contract and one monthly fee.
It is most rewarding when driven sensibly and generally shows room for improvement.
