Mercedes-Benz has stopped the production of its EQC model abroad. Mercedes’ first electric SUV model has been discontinued due to competition. Mercedes-Benz, the pioneer in electric SUV, faced several challenges leading to this decision. Here are the details…
Mercedes-Benz EQC Model Will No Longer Be Produced Abroad The Mercedes-Benz EQC, initially introduced as the Concept EQ in 2016 and began production in 2019, marked Mercedes’ first major step into the mainstream electric vehicle market and was the brand’s first fully electric SUV model. However, due to being hurriedly developed, it was based on the fuel-powered GLC model instead of a completely electric vehicle platform, leading to some compromises in critical areas. The EQC offered a range of 255 miles (approximately 410 kilometers), had a somewhat cramped interior, and weighed around two and a half tons. As new competitors emerged, these features caused the EQC to lose its competitive edge. When it launched in 2019, the EQC’s main rivals were the Audi e-tron (now known as Q8 e-tron), the Jaguar I-Pace (soon to be discontinued), and the Tesla Model X.
However, Mercedes-Benz is now developing a new generation EQC using the entirely new MMA platform. This new model will offer larger batteries, smarter electric systems, and longer range. Nevertheless, as Mercedes plans to change its “EQ” naming strategy, the official name of this new model is yet to be determined.
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