Mercedes Vision EQXX breaks its own record; goes 1,202 km in a single charge

KUALA LUMPUR: It was only in April that Mercedes Vision EQXX was in news for covering a record distance of 1,008 km in a single charge (from Stuttgart to Cassis on the French Mediterranean coast). And now we hear that the German EV has broken its own record by covering even more ground.

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For its latest recond, Mercedes Vision EQXX traveled from Stuttgart to Silverstone in the UK, thus covering a total distance of 1,202 km on a single charge. The Mercedes concept EV's amazing journey will offer valuable data to automobile research and development experts helping them in the ongoing development programme.

Key details of Mercedes Vision EQXX new recond -

• The car completed the journey with an energy consumption of 8.7 kWh per 100 km
• After reaching the destination around 140 km of range remained intact
• The average speed of the EV was 83 kmph
• The EV concept completed the 1,202 km journey in 14 hrs 30 mins

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Markus Schafer, Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s Chief Technology Officer and member of the Board of Management on the concept EV breaking its own record said, “As Mercedes-Benz strives to go all-electric by 2023 wherever market conditions allow, it is important to show to the world what can be achieved in real terms through a combination of cutting-edge technology, teamwork, and determination.’

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX EV was unveiled earlier this year at the 2022 Consumer Electronic Show held in Las Vegas. The automaker is yet to provide EV mechanical details like the battery pack. However, to maximize the range solar panels are being installed on the roof that will power the infotainment and HVAC system.

Amazing, huh? Let us know your thoughts in the comments on this new-age Mercedes-Benz EV.

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