Mercedes Benz takes the G-Class into the future with the EQG EV study shown at IAA

Well this one was a no-brainer. With its ladder frame (a great place to store batteries), the G-Class Mercedes was a natural for electrification. What you see here is what Mercedes is calling a pre-production study or a concept if you will that shows what could (can?) be done with Mercedes' macho off-roader. No specifics were given other than the EQG would have all-wheel drive with four motors and a two-speed transfer case for those times that you might need to "step things down" so to speak. This would allow the EQG to go just about anywhere and be as capable as the current G-Class but with a new level of efficiency. We would expect  no less from Mercedes. The pre-production study has numerous light accents like the headlights, grille, side accents, the light bars on the leading and trailing edges of the roof rack, and the blue squircles on the "grille" or faceplate. The concept has 22-inch wheels and a "wallbox" in lieu of a rear spare to store cables and other EV stuff. The interior is a calm place to be, but the white color of the materials would need to be extremely robust to survive off-roading. But then how many G-Class vehicles go off road today? It sounds like Mercedes has every intention of making this one in their electrification-of-every-model drive. Interesting. More to come I'm sure. Click on "read more" below to view the media release, a couple of additional pics, and an intro video.

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Mercedes Benz shows latest pre-production Maybach model, the Maybach EQS SUV

Mercedes Benz and it's Maybach division have been busy with multiple EV concepts and production model reveals at the IAA motor show in Munich. Shown here is the Maybach EQS SUV an uber luxury take on the upcoming Mercedes Benz EQS SUV model. These two vehicles share the modular EV platform with the Mercedes EQS sedan and the EQE "executive-sized" sedan. No specifics were posted but expect an EV range of more than 300 miles and with performance befitting a Maybach model. The Maybach EQS is highly configurable with Executive Seats and a Chauffeur Package highlighting interior comfort, space, and luxury. Lots of safety and tech were thrown in too like the curved MBUX dash that runs (almost) from a-pillar to a-pillar with various areas devoted to infotainment and vehicle notifications (like speed, etc.). The design is typical Maybach with two-tone paint and an abundance of real chrome accents. Not my thing, but I couldn't afford one anyway. Prices weren't announced, but if you have to ask... Expect the Maybach EQS sometime in 2022 after the debut of the Mercedes EQS vehicle. More to come. Click on "read more" below to view the media release, a couple of pics and videos

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Mercedes Benz unveils the EQE EV at IAA auto show in Munich

Mercedes took the wraps off of its latest EV salvo, the middling (E-Class size) EQE. The EQE doesn't look mid-sized but it is smaller than the luxury EQS with which it shares Mercedes' new EV platform. The EQE continues the sleek, rounded styling and low stance first seen on the EQS which is a big improvement over Mercedes' ICE (internal-combustion engine) models. The interior can features Mercedes' MBUX curved display which is a knock-out (see right) and allows for OTA (over the air) tech updates and pretty much all of their safety and infotainment equipment as either standard or optional. The EQE is, as Mercedes calls it, the "business avant-garde sedan." No specifics are available yet, but preliminary figures show the range should be 300+ miles with such extras as rear-axle steering and more available. The EQE will hit the road in 2022 after a staggered introduction with the EQS with most models built in Germany except for those vehicles destined for China which will be sourced locally. Can't wait to see this one. More to come. Click on "read more" below to view the media release, an "interesting facts" section, a couple of pics, and two videos. Enjoy.

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Mercedes Benz reveals 2023 EQB EV crossover

What is shown here is the latest Mercedes EV, the EQB crossover/SUV. The EQB will be introduced in Europe and China before the end of the year and in the US in 2022. The EQB is just the latest chapter in Mercedes Benz' push towards full electrification. BTW, EQ is the Mercedes naming convention of battery-electric vehicles and the third letter refers to size. This means that the EQB is a B-Class vehicle, a size we don't see much (aside from a few early EVs) here in the US. The compact EQB can be fitted to seat seven, (five is standard) but the third-row occupants had better be small (under 4 feet). Car seats can be fitted in this area if you want to place potential screamers way in the back. Range for the first model, the EQB 350 4Matic, will be more than 250 miles with longer range versions to be introduced later. There is just under 300 hp available (in this version) and the 4Matic badge signifies all-wheel drive probably from a motor on each axle. This is a Mercedes so don't expect bargain pricing (a look at the interior underscores that). There is lots of tech on display and we'll know more closer to the EQB's on-sale date. Click on "read more" below to view the Euro media release, a couple of pics, and a brief video. More to come...

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Mercedes EQS - the S-Class of EVs

 

I have to admit that I've been put off by Mercedes' styling of late, but the new EQS EV is a return to (former) form. From the side the EQS is elegant (see two-tone side pic after the jump) and screams luxury. The tail is okay with the thin rear lights and the front visage is a vast improvement over Mercedes' recent ICE designs. Electric motors of 245 kW (328 hp) and 385 kW (516 hp) will be available at launch with at 560 kW (763 hp) motor under development. Expect 400+ miles of range and fast charging. 4Matic all-wheel drive is an option. As a top range EV, the EQS comes with a plethora of standard and optional equipment like the MBUX door-ro-door Hyperscreen, Burmester premium audio, rear-wheel steering, four automatic comfort doors (allowing the rear doors to be opened at school pick-ups), infotainment with "Hey Mercedes" (supports 27 languages with Natural Language Understanding (NLU) and more than can be listed here. Prices will be in the six-figure range, but you knew that. For more information and two videos, click on "read more" and enjoy. We'll talk later about the amount of automakers chasing the luxury EV market (which may get very full) with lots of choices. With the increased competition fewer units may be sold, which is not indicative of overall demand for EVs. I know the more expensive models pay for the development costs, but we should be almost past that. The EQS should be at dealers soon. We shall see...

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