The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX packs some impressive battery technology, and these help the sedan reach impressive range figures. We already know that these innovations will eventually make their way to Mercedes’ production cars, and now we may have a better idea of where to start.
The Mercedes-Benz EQG will be the first Mercedes-EQ production vehicle to use EQXX battery technology, the company has learned. A representative from Mercedes-Benz did not immediately respond to a request for comment, though such a reaction is understandable considering that the automaker usually refuses to discuss speculation about future products.
Basically, the EQG is an electric version of Hyundai’s G-Class SUV. It uses a ladder-frame structure, although its underpinnings are said to have been strengthened to handle the extra weight of the batteries. Mercedes has not announced when the EQG will transition from concept to production, but according to what the automaker said in a recent interview, it could be as early as 2024 or 2025.
Some of the EQXX’s innovations are also apparently intended for a new compact car platform, according to an interview with CEO Markus Schäfer earlier this year.
The EQXX uses a 100kWh battery, but thanks in part to revised anode chemistry, Mercedes has squeezed some impressive mileage out of the car – mainly recently driving up to 747 miles on a single charge. Instead of using heavy, energy-wasting liquid cooling, the battery actually relies on a lot of air cooling. When it comes to vehicles like the EQG that will undoubtedly tip the scales high, minimizing unnecessary weight and reducing inefficiencies would be the best way to produce a car with a competitive range.
