Mercedes-Benz Ups Its Electrification Game With A New Mechanical Feature
A familiar issue that occurs with most electric vehicles with dual motors is the reduced driving range when adding the second motor. The only way to increase the driving range and a second motor is through a larger battery pack unless Mercedes-Benz has anything to say about it.
Mechanical Upgrades
Upcoming Mercedes-Benz models like the EQS sedan, EQS SUV, and EQE sedan will have a Disconnect Unit (DCU). This unit is already utilized in European versions of the EQE SUV. The DCU separates the front motor when certain conditions are met, lessening drag losses and bolsters the entire driving range.
The front motor and gearbox on dual-motor models will be inactive; however, when the system requires it, the front motor and gearbox will automatically engage with action from the driver. While this won’t enable these dual-motor cars to succeed in the same driving range as single-motor EVs, it will enrich the driving range over similar dual-motors not geared with the DCU system.
Another newly standard gadget for the EQE, EQS, and EQS SUV is a heat pump. The ritzy automaker provides dubs this item Intelligent Thermal Management (ITM). This system, already used on the EQS SUV, allows EVs to progress driving range during cooler temperatures.
According to InsideEVs, the upcoming EQS 580 4MATIC® models are getting more horsepower to pair up with the EQS 580 4MATIC® SUV. In other words, both EQS sedans will have an output of 536 hp.
Mileage and Pricing On The EQE EV
The all-new EQE electric car can journey up o 305 miles on a single charge. This sedan has a 90 kWh battery pack that juices up for over 8 hours with an at-home 240-volt Level 2 charger. However, a fast-charging station only necessitates 15 minutes to add 155 miles.
The starting price of the new 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ sedan is $74,900 (plus destination fee). Upgrading to the two-motor EQE means you’ll cough up $85,900 (plus destination fee). Then, the performance-focused AMG® coming our way will likely come around $100,000 (plus destination fee).
Mileage and Pricing On The EQS SUV
On a full charge, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ model has a driving range of 350 miles, with the more powerful 580 version journeying up to 340 miles between charges. The EQS SUV 450 + offers a driving range of 305 miles, while the more energetic 580 versions can run up to 285 miles between charges.
Finally, the top-tier 2023 EQS 450 SUV starts at $104,400 (plus destination fee). Adding an AWD system increases the price to $107,400 (plus destination fee). The base model of the 580 is $125,950 (plus destination fee), while the highest-ranking Pinnacle comes out to $132,200 (plus destination fee).
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