At the end of September, Mercedes Benz unveiled their concept for an electric SUV at the Paris Auto Show. It is to be the first in an entire line of electric vehicles. The line, called Mercedes-EQ, could include SUVs, sedans, and convertibles, and will be priced like a “reasonably equipped Mercedes GLC” (around $50,000).
The Generation EQ has the same SUV body style preferred among luxury automakers, however, there are several adjustments to the design: barely visible body panel seams, hidden windshield wipers, and cameras instead of exterior mirrors. Even its “grill” is now a smooth lighted panel that can be programmed to display different shapes and images.
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“Inside, there are no knobs or switches: Everything is controlled through a huge touch screen that covers much of the dashboard. The SUV will be capable of autonomous driving “as far as you can safely and legally go,” said Dieter Zetsche, chairman of Mercedes parent Daimler (DDAIF).
Its powerful batteries will allow the SUV a driving range of over 300 miles.
Ultimately, Mercedes-EQ will be available in showrooms next to Mercedes-AMG performance, Mercedes-Maybach ultra-luxury, and the Mercedes-Benz luxury brand. While executives didn’t say when sales would begin Zetsche and Mercedes plan to have 10 fully electric vehicles on the market by 2025.
Source: CNN Money
