Mercedes EQC is somewhat like silent acting at a Metallica party. Traditionally, the largest big SUV makes the biggest statement, but a new group of silent electric cars is starting to turn heads, too. Indeed, EQC collides with electric cars like the Jaguar I-Pace, Audi e-Tron, and Tesla Model X.
Of course, all of these electric vehicles are futuristic, but EQC has stood out enough to allow it to win the 2019 Carwow Innovation Award.
Certainly, you will not confuse Mercedes EQC with any of these cars abroad. Rather than appearing sporty or futuristic in the future, the EQC looks a more elegant and elegant version of the traditional Mercedes SUV. At the front, there's a chrome grille flowing into two narrow headlights while on the side, you'll notice a more curved roofline and curved window openings than the Mercedes GLC and GLE models.
It's a similar story on the inside, as the Mercedes EQC does not look or feel radically different from any other Mercedes cars on sale. Sure, you'll get neon blue details and a bunch of square ventilation vents instead of turbo-like round elements in most Mercedes cars, but the metal keys on the center console and the dual-screen infotainment system look like those of GLC.
The infotainment system itself is very easy to use, and it actually limits Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-Pace systems for general intuition. The central display works like a touch screen, but there is also a touchpad in the center console and a few touch buttons on the steering wheel which makes it easy to filter high-resolution menus while driving. However, the partisan part of the system is the "Hey Mercedes" voice command feature which includes so-called simple English commands.
Less exciting - but perhaps more important - is the spacious cabin of the Mercedes EQC. There is more than enough space for four adults to stretch, and every seat has enough support to help you feel refreshed like a daisy after a long drive - unlike some low-profile SUVs that are low.
The Mercedes EQC is not only a stylish, inexpensive, and fun electric SUV, it is also very comfortable and exceptionally quiet for travel.
There is not much to say when you just load a 500-liter box of Mercedes EQC. It's smaller than the shipping containers you get on the I-Pace, e-Tron, and Model X, but there's still room for a few big bags or a few sets of golf clubs.
EQC officially goes 259 miles between full shipments. It will take about 75 minutes to charge 80% on a fast 50 kWh charger on the go, or approximately 13 hours with a 7 kWh charger at home. To give a little context, a completely empty reload at home will cost you about £ 12, which is about £ 18 cheaper than getting the same range with an average petrol car.
You will find that the Mercedes EQC absorbs the impacts and potholes impressive in the city and that the roads are uneven once you are in the countryside. It even has a smart 4WD system that works in front, back, or four-wheel drive depending on your position.
Run a highway and things will get better. Like a compact mouse to insulate the attic in its nest, Mercedes EQC engineers have filled with a sound attenuation layer to eliminate almost all noise from wind and tires.
However, EQC's advanced driver assistance systems relieve stress on long trips. Just like other Mercedes models, this car allows acceleration, braking, and steering to keep you in the lane of your car - provided you keep your hands on the wheel.
Passenger area:
There is more than enough room for four adults to lie down inside the Mercedes EQC and every seat has enough support to help you feel refreshed like a daisy after a long drive - unlike some of the oddly lower-wheel drive SUVs.
Boot space:
The Mercedes EQC 500-liter box is smaller than the charging slots you get on the I-Pace, e-tron, and Model X, but there is still room for a few big bags or a few golf club sets.
What's it like to drive?
The Mercedes EQC comes with a standard rear air suspension, so it can automatically lift the rear of the car when it packs a lot of heavy luggage. This ensures that the headlights illuminate the correct parts of the road at night and have the added benefit of making EQC very comfortable to drive.
You'll find that the Mercedes EQC absorbs the shock and potholes impressive in the city - even with the optional 21-inch alloy wheels - and requires uneven road surfaces as soon as they are in the desert.
Run a highway and things will get better. Like a compact mouse to insulate the attic in its nest, Mercedes EQC engineers have filled with a sound attenuation layer to eliminate almost all noise from wind and tires. It works very well and means that you will not hear any noise or groaning like some electric cars when driving EQC.
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