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MERCEDES-BENZ EQC 400

Model Mercedes-Benz EQC 400

Motors 2 x asynchronous

Battery 80kW lithium-ion

Max power 300kW

Max torque 760Nm

Transmission Single-speed reduction gear

Weight 2480kg

0-100km/h 4.7sec (tested)

Economy 21.4kWh/100km

Price $137,900

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CAUTIOUS? OR CLEVER? They’re the two central themes that need to be probed when considering Mercedes’ first-ever mainstream EV.

The ‘cautious’ question is unavoidable, given the company’s decision to not

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