| Mercedes-Benz EQC | |
| Production: | 2019–2023 |
| Class: | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Platform: | Mercedes-Benz MRA Platform |
| Related: | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class |
| Layout: | Dual-motor, four-wheel drive (4matic) |
| Engine: | 2x asynchronous electric motors |
| Transmission: | Single speed with fixed ratio |
| Battery: | 80 kWh lithium ion |
| Wheelbase: | 28731NaN1 |
| Length: | 47611NaN1 |
| Width: | 18841NaN1 |
| Height: | 16241NaN1 |
| Weight: | 24250NaN0 |
| Sp: | uk |
| Designer: | Robert Lešnik,[1] Michael Frei[2] |
The Mercedes-Benz EQC (N293) is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2019.[3] [4] It is the first member of the battery electric Mercedes EQ family.[5]
The EQC is based on the Generation EQ concept that was unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.[6] The final production version was revealed in Sweden on 4 September 2018,[7] and publicly debuted at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.[8]
Production of the EQC ended in the second half of 2023.[9]
The EQC is based on the GLC and shares the same wheelbase dimensions.[10] It is a five-seater vehicle and has a trunk capacity of 500litres.[11]
The EQC400 4MATIC is powered by 2 asynchronous electric motors, fitted on the front and rear axles, and produces 3000NaN0.[12] It has an electronically limited top speed of 1800NaN0.[13]
The 80 kWh battery pack has a modular design and consists of 384 lithium-ion cells.[14] It can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 40 minutes, via a DC fast charger.[15]
Steering wheel paddle shifters allow for the selection of varying levels of brake energy regeneration.[16]
Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic collision avoidance, and two 10.25-inch interior displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment system.[17] All models feature the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system, which features a voice-controlled smart-assistant that can be activated by saying "Hey Mercedes".[18] It can display charging information and energy consumption figures.[19] The navigation system can also suggest routes that include charging stations depending on the remaining charge of the battery,[20] as well as simple destination entry using what3words.
The specifications include:
The 2019 EQC received five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.[21]