Mercedes EQC has been officially launched in India in ₹99.30 lakh (ex showroom, India, only for the first 50 units), available in six cities in phase 1: Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Hyderabad. The EQC is a declaration of intent from Mercedes-Benz and becomes the first electric vehicle on the country’s luxury car landscape. With a range of around 350 kilometers and an eight-year warranty on the battery pack, Mercedes is determined to advance the electric vehicle space that is now taking shape in India.
The EQC is the result of careful planning by Mercedes-Benz and bringing it to India has been a consequence of a close watch on the EV space here. The German giant is determined to see electric vehicles play a significant role in its product portfolio for years to come and Mercedes-Benz India feels the country is ready to welcome the EQC. “It is a start. We believe that the Indian market is ready for luxury electric vehicles,” Santosh Iyer, vice president of sales and marketing for Mercedes-Benz India, told HT Auto at the launch. “We want customers here to experience what an electric vehicle is about, what it can do. When Indians travel abroad and drive those cars, they also want to come back and own and drive those vehicles here.” (Read the full interview here)
Unlike typical ICE-powered SUVs, the EQC will house a floor-mounted 80 kWH lithium-ion battery that will power two asynchronous motors, one on each axle, capable of producing a combined power of 408 hp and 765 Nm of torque. . This greener powertrain helps propel the SUV through the 0-100 km / h mark in just 5.1 seconds and its top speed has been restricted to 180 km / h. It is claimed to have a WLTP certified full charge range of 400km and has an eight year battery warranty.
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According to Mercedes, the EQC can be fully charged in around 10 hours using a normal charger unit, while the fast DC charger reduces charging time (0-80%) to just 90 minutes. The EQC shares its fundamentals with the conventionally powered Mercedes GLC.
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Known for a luxurious driving experience as well as capable driving dynamics, Mercedes products have held a prominent place in the luxury car segment around the world. As such, EQC aims to deliver the same attributes and you get a massive 12.3-inch dual infotainment screen and amenities like ENERGIZING comfort control, state-of-the-art MBUX system, and front row massage functionality. .
The all-electric luxury SUV arrives in India as a CBU import and could open the playing field for rivals with the Audi e-Tron, Jaguar i-Pace and even the Porsche e-Taycan possibly under consideration.
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