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Discussion in 'EV (Electric Vehicle) Discussion' started by bwilson4web, Jul 27, 2022.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I may have accidentally gotten a dated report Mercedes EVs we’re not coming to the USA and/or shutting down one model due to low sales. Did I miss anything more recent.

    UPDATE:
    Tesla Daily reports the EQC is being closed down.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    One criticism of traditional manufacturers is they design their EVs to be like their ICE vehicles . . . often the same body and manufacturing. So things like the front trunk and overly complex heating and air conditioning show up time and time again on bloated competition EVs. Then a Tesla rolls by and passes them on the highway and their non-Tesla charging stations.

    Mercedes has proven ICE design rules don't work in an EV market.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    If Tesla had existing platforms, they would have taken the same path. In fact, they used an ICE platform from Lotus for the Roadster.

    The ICE 'conversions' from the traditional car companies were a way for them to get a BEV to market quickly while working on BEV platforms. That is what the EQC was, and it will be retired now that the ground up BEV models are ready.
     
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    EQS is here and EQE will arrive soon.

    EQB is set to arrive soon as well (the embargo for the reviews was lifted this week).

    2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE Review, Pricing, and Specs

    EQE350+ and EQE500

    2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB Review, Pricing, and Specs

    EQB300 and EQB350 (In this case, same battery for both, just different motors for different power levels and price points)
     
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    The EQC is being dropped in Australia. It's sold really badly.

    It's overpriced and a bit rubbish.

    I'm going to test drive an EQB (also a conversion from ICE, from the GLB) this weekend. And a Model Y. Both have been launched in Australia in the last couple of weeks.
     
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    There were a ton of Mercedes EQx’s at MB of Ontario (California):

    EQB
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    EQE SUV
    EQS sedan
    EQS SUV

    They had 55 EQBs in stock from which we took one….
     
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    Mercedes Benz of Kansas City had 2 EQB's and both were out as loaners. There is a dark Blue EQE on the showroom floor next the the Black Aston Martin ....:rolleyes:Going to try test driving them again in a few weeks. Interior was Mercedes Plush unlike the simple MY. But higher price tag and a different car...
     
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