Mercedes-Benz revealed a sleek electric car with Tesla-crushing range, solar panels, and a 47.5-inch screen

Tim LevinJan 4, 2022, 01:06 IST

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision EQXX, an electric concept car with 620-plus miles of range.
It's exceptionally efficient thanks to an aerodynamic design and lightweight materials.

Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off of a striking electric concept car on Monday. Meet the Vision EQXX.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

You probably won't be able to buy a Merc exactly like the Vision EQXX anytime soon. But some of the advancements Mercedes developed here could make their way into your future electric Benz.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

You probably won't be able to buy a Merc exactly like the Vision EQXX anytime soon. But some of the advancements Mercedes developed here could make their way into your future electric Benz.

If range anxiety is the fear of running out of energy in an electric car, Mercedes wants the EQXX to be something like a chill pill.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes built the EQXX to be its most efficient car ever, one that demonstrates that range anxiety will soon be a thing of the past.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

The Vision EQXX should deliver at least 620 miles of driving range on a full battery, Mercedes claims. That beats the rangiest electric car you can buy today (the $170,000 Lucid Air) by 100 miles.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

The Vision EQXX should deliver at least 620 miles of driving range on a full battery, Mercedes claims. That beats the rangiest electric car you can buy today (the $170,000 Lucid Air) by 100 miles.

If Mercedes' claims are true, the EQXX would beat the longest-range Tesla by more than 200 miles.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

But Mercedes didn't just give the EQXX a gigantic battery pack and call it a day. It engineered the EQXX to deliver more range using less energy.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes gave the EQXX a teardrop shape that lets it slip through the air even better than the EQS, the company's electric flagship. Mercedes says the EQXX is more aerodynamic than a football.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes gave the EQXX a teardrop shape that lets it slip through the air even better than the EQS, the company's electric flagship. Mercedes says the EQXX is more aerodynamic than a football.

The EQXX also gets special tires that cut down on rolling resistance...

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

...and lightweight magnesium wheels.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes made it a point to cut weight wherever possible. It chopped out excess material and used 3D-printed parts.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

As a result, the EQXX weighs around 3,800 pounds, about a ton less than Mercedes' EQS sedan.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

The company also developed a new battery pack and drivetrain for optimal efficiency.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

Since the EQXX is geared more toward long road trips than track days, it makes relatively little power — just 200 horses.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

Solar panels integrated into the EQXX's roof can add up to 25 kilometers (around 15 miles) of range under ideal weather conditions.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

It wouldn't be a Benz if it didn't have a comfy, luxurious cabin. And the EQXX has that in spades.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

But the EQXX's interior, just like the rest of the car, is all about efficiency.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes filled the cabin with sustainable materials that it says lower the car's overall carbon footprint.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

The door pulls are made from a vegan silk-like material.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

The EQXX also sports vegan leathers made from mushrooms and cacti.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

Some surfaces are made from recycled plastic bottles.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

The Vision EQXX also offers a sneak peek at the future of Mercedes' in-car screens. The concept has a single massive display that stretches 47.5 inches across the dashboard.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

The Vision EQXX also offers a sneak peek at the future of Mercedes' in-car screens. The concept has a single massive display that stretches 47.5 inches across the dashboard.

We already knew Mercedes is getting serious about electric cars. The impressive EQXX concept is yet another sign that the company's battery-powered future is looking bright.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.Mercedes-Benz

We already knew Mercedes is getting serious about electric cars. The impressive EQXX concept is yet another sign that the company's battery-powered future is looking bright.

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Mercedes-Benz revealed a sleek electric car with Tesla-crushing range, solar panels, and a 47.5-inch screen

Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off of a striking electric concept car on Monday. Meet the Vision EQXX.

You probably won't be able to buy a Merc exactly like the Vision EQXX anytime soon. But some of the advancements Mercedes developed here could make their way into your future electric Benz.

If range anxiety is the fear of running out of energy in an electric car, Mercedes wants the EQXX to be something like a chill pill.

Mercedes built the EQXX to be its most efficient car ever, one that demonstrates that range anxiety will soon be a thing of the past.

The Vision EQXX should deliver at least 620 miles of driving range on a full battery, Mercedes claims. That beats the rangiest electric car you can buy today (the $170,000 Lucid Air) by 100 miles.

If Mercedes' claims are true, the EQXX would beat the longest-range Tesla by more than 200 miles.

But Mercedes didn't just give the EQXX a gigantic battery pack and call it a day. It engineered the EQXX to deliver more range using less energy.

Mercedes gave the EQXX a teardrop shape that lets it slip through the air even better than the EQS, the company's electric flagship. Mercedes says the EQXX is more aerodynamic than a football.

The EQXX also gets special tires that cut down on rolling resistance...

...and lightweight magnesium wheels.

Mercedes made it a point to cut weight wherever possible. It chopped out excess material and used 3D-printed parts.

As a result, the EQXX weighs around 3,800 pounds, about a ton less than Mercedes' EQS sedan.

The company also developed a new battery pack and drivetrain for optimal efficiency.

Since the EQXX is geared more toward long road trips than track days, it makes relatively little power — just 200 horses.

Solar panels integrated into the EQXX's roof can add up to 25 kilometers (around 15 miles) of range under ideal weather conditions.

It wouldn't be a Benz if it didn't have a comfy, luxurious cabin. And the EQXX has that in spades.

But the EQXX's interior, just like the rest of the car, is all about efficiency.

Mercedes filled the cabin with sustainable materials that it says lower the car's overall carbon footprint.

The door pulls are made from a vegan silk-like material.

The EQXX also sports vegan leathers made from mushrooms and cacti.

Some surfaces are made from recycled plastic bottles.

The Vision EQXX also offers a sneak peek at the future of Mercedes' in-car screens. The concept has a single massive display that stretches 47.5 inches across the dashboard.

We already knew Mercedes is getting serious about electric cars. The impressive EQXX concept is yet another sign that the company's battery-powered future is looking bright.