Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX EV teased ahead of debut

KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz will yank the silks off the all-new Vision EQXX concept car on January 3, 2022, and ahead of that, the German automaker has teased the prototype a number of times. In the teaser shots, we can see the car's silhouette along with sleek design lines on the side. As per Steffen Köhl, Director of Advanced Exterior Design, “hundreds” of sketches were created before finalizing the overall shape of the upcoming electric coupe.

In terms of both aerodynamic design and real-world range figures, the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX is said to be the brand's most efficient car. It would be able to run 1,000 km on a single charge. To crack this major challenge, the company will fit a massive battery into the vehicle. As compared to the EQS, the Vision EQXX will have 20% more energy density at the cell level, and to get the best of that battery development, aerodynamics will come into play. 

Commenting on the car’s aerodynamics, Teddy Woll, Head of Aerodynamics said, the engineers working on this front try to keep the stuff as narrow as possible, however, the driving dynamics engineers and engineers prefer a wide rear end. “Aerodynamics accounts for nearly 60% of a car’s total energy losses at driving speed, and this becomes more significant during the higher speed levels,” he added.

For the development of the car, Mercedes-Benz is using software in the Loop system. This tech enables the German automaker to digitally simulate all the systems of the EQXX and drive it virtually.

For more information on the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX, we have to wait a few more days.

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