Officially launched in January, Mercedes-Benz's VISION EQXX cemented the German automaker as an EV mainstay. In the electric sedan's own design, Mercedes ensured to utilize sophisticated developmental and technological techniques in order to bring out efficiency through over-engineering mechanics and aerodynamics for the concept VISION EQXX.
The car's more recent 750-mile adventure set between Germany and the United Kingdom on a single charge is proof enough of its underlying design prowess, highlighting the VISION EQXX battery as an absolute powerhouse in the industry. The automaker announced the news today, pointing out the concept EV's newfound performance metrics in the face of its maiden voyage, which took place in April, and saw the Mercedes VISION EQXX break records riding between Stuttgart and Cassis, France.
"The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX beats its own efficiency record in real-world driving with another 1,000 km+ journey on a single battery charge," the firm wrote in a press release, adding a more in-depth itinerary on the overall legs of the entire adventure. Mercedes statement concludes by writing, " Throughout the road trip, the VISION EQXX took advantage of its innovative thermal management system to achieve an average consumption of 8.3 kWh/100 km in the face of heavy traffic and summer temperatures."
Built on an ingenious set of internals, which were thematically underpinned by the VISION EQXX production mindset of "efficiency is the new currency," Mercedes' concept EV boasts a 100 kWh battery pack designed to weigh far less in order to uplift its energy density. The company explains on the concept EV's webpage that the VISION EQXX battery weighs 30% less than comparable rivals and utilizes "state-of-the-art silicon anodes" in tandem with "ultra-lightweight materials from Formula One" to give the battery its immensely improved capacity.
Beyond its improved and incredibly engineered battery, the VISION EQXX aerodynamics likewise prove to be its most prominent aspect, as the Mercedes EV shows a drag coefficient of 0.17. For those unaware, that's the lowest possible potential for any vehicle's aerodynamic drag coefficient on the market, highlighting the ingenuity behind the EQXX as a test EV with a pure motive to dominate beyond simple range potentials.
Despite being all but a mere production car for the brand, the Mercedes VISION EQXX is an immediate highlight of the potential for the German automaker's stamp on the EV fold. Although a few additional details surrounding the VISION EQXX's recent voyage exist beyond the press statement given, it's clear Mercedes set out to showcase its concept ride in conditions that were as close to real-world as was possible. According to the brand, the trip itself took around 14 hours and 30 minutes at an average speed of 52 mph.
With this ingenious technology implemented into the VISION EQXX production, Mercedes could potentially leverage the tech for future, more consumer-friendly four-door luxury electric sedans. With most EVs not even coming close to 500 miles of range on one charge, the viability of the VISION EQXX battery goes unstated.
Mercedes' Chief Technology Officer, Markus Schäfer, says, "As Mercedes-Benz strives to go all-electric by 2030 wherever market conditions allow, it is important to show the world what can be achieved in real terms through a combination of cutting-edge technology, teamwork and determination."
