Mercedes-Benz EQ It was born in 2016 at the Paris Motor Show and based its design on four fundamental pillars, Connected, Autonomous, Shared and of course, Electric, four premises that are still maintained today with the new models of the family. hybrid and electric EQ.
The future of mobility worries brands and especially Mercedes-BenzFor this reason, it has recently brought plug-in hybrid technology to the market.
Mercedes' plug-in hybrid
This plug-in hybrid technology that powers the vast majority of the car's bodies Mercedes EQ family It works through two motors, one electric and the other combustion.
Plug-in hybrid operation
The use of the electric motor takes center stage when we drive on urban roads where the vehicle accelerates and stops continuously, however, the combustion engine is used once the battery charge has run out or on the road when the electric motor cannot meet the power demand.
Charging the batteries
Regarding battery charging, all models equipped with plug-in hybrid propulsion are capable of charging their high-voltage lithium-ion batteries by connecting it to a power outlet or a Wall Box-type charging station, which we already talked about in another article (electric cars vs. hybrid cars).
It should be taken into account that batteries also They are recharged by braking or holding the vehicle.
Thanks to these powerful lithium-ion batteries, vehicles equipped with this technology Mercedes can cover longer journeys using only its electric motor.
Electrical autonomy and consumption
Mercedes plug-in hybrids are capable of covering journeys of between 70 and 75 km using only the electric motor, more than enough figures for all those who need a utility vehicle to get around the city.
Logically, this autonomy will vary depending on the weight of the vehicle or the driving style, chosen route or driving mode.
We must not forget that the advantage of plug-in hybrids compared to electric ones is that, after using up the lithium-ion batteries, they can be recharged, as we said before, with braking, retention of the vehicle itself or through the combustion engine.
In terms of fuel consumption, hybrid-electrics lower the average a lot, for example the Class A 250e in terms of mixed consumption, averages between 1,0 and 1,3 l/100km.
In addition to having such low mixed consumption, other of the main advantages of Mercedes plug-in hybrid vehicles are being able to circulate in completely electric mode, emitting 0 emissions into the atmosphere, which gives them aid like that of the MOVES II Plan among other advantages.
The Mercedes EQ family grows
The Mercedes EQ family is growing, now having up to 10 Mercedes vehicles accompanied by the acronym EQ that comes from “intelligent electric mobility.”
The 11 models that make up the Mercedes-EQ template are:
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class 250e: In its two Coupé and Sedan variants, the A-Class 250e is one of the most anticipated vehicles by the public and it is not surprising if we look at the sales figures achieved by the old A-Class. These figures They amounted to 12.498 units sold in Spain according to data provided by Motorpassion.
- Class B 250e: Sharing an engine with the new Class A 250e, but with a different design.
- GLA SUV 250e: The highly acclaimed new GLA SUV will also have a plug-in hybrid version with the same engine as its two brothers, the A-Class and the B-Class.
- Mercedes-Benz EQC: We can consider it the jewel in the crown of Mercedes in terms of purely electric vehicles, with a range of 414km the EQC is the revolution of electric cars. In addition, its charging system allows fast charging as if it were a Smartphone.
- Mercedes-Benz C 350e Saloon: This is a plug-in hybrid vehicle that maintains, as in the gasoline and diesel versions, the peculiar comfort and versatility and can be used daily.
- C 350e Estate: Maintaining the same characteristics as its little brother, the c350 e Berlina, the Estate differs by being larger.
- Mercedes-Benz E350: The first E-Class with plug-in hybrid technology, the E350e impressively combines agile performance with driving without direct emissions.
- S-Class 500: The first sedan in the world that combines luxury with a consumption of three liters, the S-Class 500 sets the standards in terms of efficiency, propulsion comfort and climate comfort.
- GLE and GLC: The SUV range also joins the family of plug-in hybrids.
- Smart EQ: The preferred one for urban mobility, it consists of an electric motor that combines the agility of the Smart with local emissions-free driving.
Logically and in view of where the automotive sector is advancing the EQ family It will be expanded with new models and we will be in charge of keeping you informed.
Aid for purchasing MOVES II Plan
All the aid from the MOVES II Plan They can reach €4.500* and are for all vehicles that do not exceed €45.000.
If you are interested in purchasing any of these models, you should know that in LG Barcelona Our commercial advisors will help you make the decision that best suits you and will inform you of the aid applied by the MOVES II Plan.
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