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The five-seat EQC SUV is based around a heavily modified version of the GLC platform and takes more […]","datePublished":"2018-09-05","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/front-view-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/front-view-2.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mercedes-benz-eqc-electric-suv\/","about":["Cars","ELECTRIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS","Mercedes-Benz"],"wordCount":309,"keywords":["electric car","mercedes","Mercedes EQC"],"articleBody":"Mercedes-Benz\u2019s first ever electric SUV coming mid-2019This is the EQC – the first pure-electric car from Mercedes-Benz to go into series production.It\u2019s also the first of up to ten new all-electric models promised by Merc before 2025 and it\u2019ll face some fierce rivals, such as the Tesla Model X and Jaguar I-Pace, when it goes on sale halfway through 2019.The five-seat EQC SUV is based around a heavily modified version of the GLC platform and takes more than its fair share of styling cues from the early Generation EQ concept, seen in 2016.It adopts the same general shape of that concept and stretches for 4,761mm by 1,884mm wide and stands at 1,324mm tall. Compared to the GLC, this makes the EQC 105mm longer and 315mm lower, whilst retaining the 2,873mm wheelbase.Forming the powertrain are two asynchronous motors providing all-wheel drive and a power output of 300kW – the equivalent to 402bhp. This is enough to get the 2,425kg car up to 62mph from a standstill in 5.1 seconds, with a capped top speed of 111mph.All this makes it more powerful, but heavier, than Jaguar\u2019s I-Pace (395bhp, 2,130kg).The EQC\u2019s 80kWh lithium-ion battery is able to provide enough electric juice for more than 279 miles, Mercedes says.Inside, Merc has essentially updated the GLC\u2019s interior with a newly-designed dashboard,\u00a0 digital instrument and infotainment panel, reworking the ventilation units and adding a new multi-function steering wheel with touch pads within the horizontal spokes.Dieter Zetsche, chief executive of Mercedes-Benz Cars, revealed that the marque is investing more than ten billion euros into expanding its EQ model range.\u201cWith the EQC, we are flipping the switch. Electric drive is a major component in the mobility of the future,\u201d he commented.What do you think of Merc\u2019s first pure-electric effort? Let us know down in the comments. 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