Mercedes-Benz EQC

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first of up to 10 new pure electric models due before 2025 with the unveiling of its eagerly-awaited EQC.

Style
Stylistically, it leans heavily on the early Generation EQ concept, first revealed in 2016. It retains the same basic shape and five-door layout of the earlier concept, albeit with altered detailing such as the front-end design.

Size
At 4761mm long, 1884mm wide and 1324mm tall, the EQC is 105mm longer and a considerable 315mm lower than the GLC, with which it shares its 2873mm wheelbase.

Interior
Inside, the new model uses an upgraded version of the GLC’s cabin, parts of which are set to appear on a facelifted version of the mid-range SUV due in 2019. These include a newly designed dashboard with a digital instrument and infotainment panel, reworked ventilation units and a new multi-function steering wheel featuring touch pads within the horizontal spokes.

With seating for five and 79 litres more luggage space than the GLC, at a claimed 500 litres, the EQC will count versatility as one of its strongest selling points.

Performance
The EQC is powered by a newly developed electric drivetrain that’ll be used across the EQ range. Initially previewed in the Generation EQ concept, it consists of two electric motors – one powering the front wheels and another the rears – that enable four-wheel drive capability, depending on the driving mode. They deliver a combined 402bhp and 564lb ft to move the EQC’s 2425kg kerb weight