Mercedes Vision EQXX concept offers a mind-blowing 620 miles of range

(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)

EVs have a very big presence at this twelvemonth'south CES conference in Las Vegas. Among the automakers showcasing new cars and applied science is Mercedes-Benz, which has a brand new concept car that promises absolutely mind-blowing range.

Apparently the Mercedes Vision EQXX can travel a crazy 620 miles of range without stopping to recharge. Should it ever make it to the production line, that's a figure that puts the likes of Tesla Model S and the 520-mile Lucid Air Dream to shame.

That's enough to drive from Paris to Berlin, or New York to Cincinnati, Ohio. Information technology's likewise enough to travel the entire length of the U.K. (around 600 miles), provided you were able to drive in a directly line.

This is a concept, so unfortunately the auto doesn't actually exist in the existent world. Still Mercedes' simulations show that this machine only needs 10 kWh of power to travel 100km (62 miles), which the automaker claims is equivalent to called-for 1 liter (0.26 gallons) of fossil-fuel.

mercedes eqxx concept aerodynamic display — (Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)

The EQXX also has solar panels on the roof, which are supposed to add upwards to xv miles of range over the course of a long-distance journey. All the same, correct now Mercedes is but promising that solar will power secondary features, like climate control and the infotainment organization from a divide battery, rather than adding that power to the main power pack.

Even so things like heaters and A/C demand a lot of ability, so minimizing their bear upon on the chief battery will exist a boost to your range.

The Vision EQXX has a 100 kWh battery, the same as the Mercedes EQS, though information technology promises to exist half the size and 30% lighter than Mercedes' current flagship EV. That lower weight means less ability is needed for getting you around, and the smaller size ways in that location'south more room for other stuff; not that EVs are particularly spartan correct now.

The car itself weighs merely 3,858 pounds, and has been optimized for maximum aerodynamic operation — both of which will help the automobile cut through the air using as little power equally possible. Mercedes claims the EQXX is more aerodynamic than a soccer brawl, and has a drag coefficient of 0.17. Soccer balls are commonly effectually 0.20.

For comparison the EQS and Lucid Air Dream Edition accept a elevate coefficient of 0.20. The Tesla Model S Plaid, which Tesla claims is the "everyman elevate car on earth" clocks in at 0.208.

mercedes eqxx concept interior and hyperscreen — (Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)

Of course, it wouldn't exist a Mercedes without the luxury in-car experience. That's why the EQXX packs in a 47.5-inch mini-LED screen, with 8K resolution, which spans the entire width of the car's cabin — much like the Hyperscreen inside the EQS. But this is a unmarried continuous display, rather than three carve up panels.

'Hey Mercedes' vocalism control is also included, and the interior is made up of vegan mushroom leather that Mercedes claims can exist grown with 100% renewable energy.

Obviously this is a concept design, which ways the EQXX isn't going to be hitting the roads someday soon. Information technology also ways we couldn't speculate on price, though there'due south no doubt that it would be priced at the college end of the premium EV market. Afterwards all, the EQS starts at $102,310, and that doesn't take quite as much to offer.

mercedes eqxx concept on display — (Prototype credit: Mercedes-Benz)

Whether the EQXX makes it to mass production or not, the features it offers could even so make their way to future Mercedes EVs.

In fact, Mercedes claims that some of its features are already being integrated into production. I just hope that smaller battery starts being installed in other cars presently, because range is even so more of import than all the other frivolous luxuries electric cars have to offer.

Tom is the Tom'due south Guide's Automotive Editor, which means he can usually exist institute knee deep in stats the latest and best electric cars, or checking out some sort of driving gadget. Information technology's long way from his days every bit editor of Gizmodo UK, when pretty much everything was on the table. He's normally establish trying to clasp some other giant Lego set onto the shelf, draining very big cups of java, or complaining that Ikea won't allow him buy the stuff he really needs online.