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Report: Mercedes-Benz to drop EQ branding for EVs in 2024

Dedicated electric car label will become redundant as combustion is phased out, say insiders

Mercedes-Benz will axe its ‘EQ’ brand for its next-generation electric cars, due in late 2024, a report has suggested.

Citing company insiders, German trade newspaper Handelsblatt reported that the branding will become redundant as Mercedes’ line-up becomes increasingly dominated by electric models.

The manufacturer previously committed to offering an electric equivalent of each of its models by 2025.

Already, the firm has seven pure-electric model lines on sale: EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, EQC, EQA and EQB. Over the next two years, it will launch an electric version of the rugged G-Class 4x4 and a long-range compact saloon based on the EQXX concept, taking its EV range to roughly the same magnitude as its long-established combustion car line-up.

The 'EQ' name is presently used on mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid models.

For the former, Mercedes-Benz uses 'EQ Boost' identification, denoting electric motor assistance for the internal combustion engine.

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Report: Mercedes-Benz to drop EQ branding for EVs in 2024 | Autocar

Dedicated electric car label will become redundant as combustion is phased out, say insiders
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Mercedes-Benz EQE, EQS and EQS SUV given range boost

Electric saloons will feature a decoupling electric motor and a heat pump from July

The dual-motor versions of the Mercedes-Benz EQE, Mercedes-Benz EQS and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV have gained lightly revised drivetrains and other modifications to improve their overall ranges.

At the centre of the changes planned for the trio of EVs is the Disconnect Unit (DCU), which allows the front electric motor to be decoupled in certain driving situations.

Already used by the EQE SUV, the DCU operates automatically. At low throttle loads, it switches the drivetrain into a 4x2 mode, in which the front motor and gearbox are idled and disconnected from the drive process. As a result, drag losses are reduced, which in turn is claimed to lead to a greater range.

Also planned by Mercedes-Benz is the introduction of a heat pump as standard for the EQE, EQS and EQS SUV. Again, this is already standard on the EQE SUV as part of what Mercedes calls its Intelligent Thermal Management (ITM) system.

The heat pump is claimed to increase the range in cooler real-world driving conditions, owing to its more efficient operation than traditional air-conditioning systems.

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Mercedes-Benz EQE, EQS and EQS SUV given range boost | Autocar

Electric saloons will feature a decoupling electric motor and a heat pump from July
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Mercedes EQE, EQS and EQS SUV get improved range and new tech

Mercedes is planning to update all of its electric cars with the latest drivetrain technology to improve their range. First up are the EQE, EQS and EQS SUV and the cars with new drivetrain are supposed to start rolling off the production line this coming July.

The big news is the automatically decoupling front electric motor. Mercedes introduced this tech already in the EQS SUV 580 4MATIC and so called DCU is making its way to the rest of EQS SUV, EQS and EQE models.

Until now, the front electric motor was constantly connected to the drivetrain whether actually needed or not. Although when not needed, it acts as a generator, the company worked it out that the resistance it introduces to the drivetrain is far greater than any electricity it can put back. That's a completely different scenario than regenerative braking when the electric motors actually can put a significant amount of energy back to the car’s battery.

From now on all electric Mercedes cars will come standard with the DCU which simply disconnects the front motor when it’s not needed and connects it back when there’s need for it - it all happens in a matter of milliseconds and the only difference the driver can notice is the improved range.

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Mercedes EQE, EQS and EQS SUV get improved range and new tech

Mercedes is updating its electric cars beginning this July with all of its models to benefit from improved drivetrains and new heat pumps.
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Mercedes-Benz prioritises electric cars in profit push

The German manufacturer expects sales of its electric cars to double through 2023

Mercedes-Benz anticipates that its "top-end" car sales will grow over the next year as it launches a series of luxurious electric models – despite forecasting a stabilisation in overall vehicle deliveries.

The key drivers of this high-end push will be the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (priced from £129,170) and its more opulent Maybach counterpart, the firm said in a statement.

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Mercedes-Benz prioritises electric cars in profit push | Autocar

The German manufacturer expects sales of its electric cars to double through 2023
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Mercedes EQS SUV sets foot in China, starts at $132,000

The Mercedes EQS SUV was released in August for the Western markets, and it's finally making its way to China. The company is now selling the EQS SUV in two versions in the country - the 450+ and the 450 4MATIC. The 580 4MATIC is not available at the moment and there's no mention of Mercedes' plans to offer it in China.

The entry-level 450+ version is asking CNY 910,500 ($132,000) while the 450 4MATIC is going for CNY 1,100,500 ($160,000). Both options have the same 360hp output, but the 4MATIC configuration has two motors. For context, the base variant is priced at $117,000 in Europe.

This is Mercedes' first SUV based on its own EVA platform and as of now, it's being imported into China. However, according to a recent report, the German automaker will start producing the EQS SUV locally, which would probably bring down the price a little.

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Mercedes EQS SUV sets foot in China, starts at $132,000

Only the 450+ and the 450 4MATIC versions are available.
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Mercedes Maybach EQS 680 SUV teaser drops ahead of April 17 debut

Mercedes-Maybach will be officially launched at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 17 and the Mercedes marketing machine is already churning out the first teaser images. The first image though is as cryptic as they get - a Maybach electric SUV under a silver cover.

Thankfully the internet has way more images of the upcoming luxury SUV. The Maybach EQS 680 SUV, as the name suggests, is based on the Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC. We can expect all the gadgets from the top shelf to be on board together with the finest upholstery made from the finest, eco-unfriendly leathers you can imagine.

The naming of the first all-electric Maybach suggests it will be more powerful than the Mercedes it is based on. The EQS SUV 580 comes with 544 hp and 858 Nm of torque. The AMG EQS 53 sedan uses a 761 hp powertrain and that vehicle is the most powerful EV in the Mercedes lineup at the moment. The Maybach EQS 680 will most likely come with anything between 640 and 700 hp.

The first electric Maybach will have to impress potential customers with its performance but the Mercedes EQS SUV that it is based on may be a limitation here. While the power output won’t be an issue, the largest battery has 108.4 kWh (usable) capacity. It is very likely the Maybach will be heavier than the Mercedes and that will impact the 602 km WLTP range the EQS SUV 580 4MATIC enjoys.

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Mercedes Maybach EQS 680 SUV teaser drops ahead of April 17 debut

Maybach’s first all-electric vehicle has been teased by Mercedes. The EQS 680 SUV will be launched in Shanghai on April 17 during the Shanghai Auto Show.
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