The Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan, EQE sedan, and EQS SUV EV are set to obtain some enhancements that ought to end in longer driving ranges, at the very least for the dual-motor variants.
The three German luxurious fashions are set to obtain a Disconnect Unit (DCU), the identical because the one discovered on the European-market EQE SUV, which decouples the entrance motor if sure circumstances are met, thus decreasing drag losses and enhancing vary.
In keeping with Autocar, the DCU switches the drivetrain into rear-wheel drive solely by idling the entrance motor and gearbox (on dual-motor fashions) and switches them on robotically when wanted, with out driver intervention. It’s unclear in the mean time when this function will make its manner on US-bound automobiles, with the UK-based publication saying it needs to be fitted to automobiles comprised of July onwards.
One other function that can develop into customary gear on the EQE, EQS, and EQS SUV is a warmth pump, which known as Clever Thermal Administration (ITM) by Mercedes-Benz. Once more, that is already fitted to the EQE SUV and it ought to enhance vary in cooler temperatures due to its extra environment friendly operation in comparison with a standard resistive heater.
And final however not least, the EQS 580 4Matic sedan can be up to date to supply the identical 536 horsepower because the newer EQS 580 4Matic SUV, which interprets to a rise of 20 horsepower over the present mannequin. Mercedes-Benz is but to verify any of those modifications, so keep tuned for extra official data.
The German luxurious model at the moment sells 4 all-electric EQ fashions in the USA: the EQB SUV which begins at $54,500, the EQE Sedan at an MSRP of $74,900, the EQS Sedan which has a beginning worth of $102,310 and affords a Degree 3 autonomous driving system, and the EQS SUV, which fits for no less than $104,400, in accordance with the carmaker’s web site.
If you wish to know extra about how an EV’s warmth pump works, you possibly can try this video from Tesla, which these days equips all of its new automobiles with this environment friendly heating system.
