Mercedes to update EV lineup in the USA
Next to the technical improvements for the EQE and EQS models, which will mainly see an increased range due to a bigger battery, the electric G-Class has been presented.
The new electric G-Class will start with the G 580, which is to start at the price of $161,500 and runs on a 116 kWh battery pack, which delivers a WLTP range of 293 miles. The vehicle features a quad-motor setup with a drive unit integrated into each wheel, allowing for an output of 431 kW and 785 lb-ft of torque (1,064 Nm). Acceleration to 62 miles (100 kph) takes 4.7 seconds and the top speed is set at 112 mph (180 kph). The new G 580 with EQ Technology is scheduled to be delivered to dealerships before the end of 2024.
In terms of improvements for the older models, the EQE 350+ and EQE 500 will receive a slightly larger 96-kilowatt-hour battery, up from the current 90.6 kWh. The EQE 350 4Matic still continues to maintain the same battery pack, however, the range-topping EQE 350+ will now see its range grow from 307 miles to theoretically surpassing 330 miles per charge.
Next to the battery improvement, Mercedes Benz is also planning to sweeten the deal for buyers of the EQE and EQS sedans with a $1,000 credit on their Mercedes me Charge accounts or a free home wall box charging station. The updated EQE and EQS vehicles are expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships by the first half of 2025. Furthermore, Mercedes writes: “Customers of new 2025 model year battery electric vehicles also receive two years of complimentary charging at the Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging network.”
In its native market of Germany, Mercedes also recently lowered prices for its EQ models by up to 8 per cent, by abolishing the PDF price lists, which Mercedes justified with “greater transparency for customers.”
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