News Mercedes -Benz's EV camper, Electric V -Class "EQV" is based ... European announcement

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On January 5, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe of a new EV-based EQV (Mercedes-Benz EQV) camping car in a minivan-based EV. Photo: Mercedes -Benz EQV Camping Carmels Death Benz announced the Mercedes -Benz brand's first commercial EV, EQC. "EQ" is a sub brand specializing in electric vehicles launched by Mercedes -Benz. The EV that appeared as the first commercial vehicle of the EQ brand is the SUV EQC. EQV is the second commercial EV of the EQ brand following EQC. The EQV base vehicle is a Minivan and V -class of Mercedes -Benz. Mercedes -Benz has already prepared "Marcopolo" as a V -class -based camper. This time, the camper car will be expanded to the EV EQV in Europe. ◆ Remodeling to a pop -up roof with a bed and a kitchen unit EQV camping car is handled by Switzerland Sortimo. It is a module type, with a pop -up roof, a bed unit for the rear compartment, and a kitchen module for luggage compartments. A pop -up roof with a roof bed, a multifunctional box with a bed and kitchen unit is an option. The kitchen unit has a drawer, with a sink, a removable gas rice cooker, a refrigerator, a cutlery set such as a knife and a fork, and cooking utensils. The bed system that matches the full width of the EQV is installed on the kitchen unit and can be easily deployed. When folded, the rear seats can be used as usual. The camping module has a lightweight structure in consideration of the EV cruising. Two solar panels with a total output of about 400W can be installed optionally. The lightweight solar panel charges a starter battery and auxiliary battery when camping. The driver's seat and the passenger seat were rotated. You can also select a three -seat bench seat as an option. ◆ The dedicated front mask has a different design EQV from the V -class, which is given a special design different from the V -class of the base car, and the front grille has a black panel finish with chrome fins. The front bumper was decorated with a large air -inlet and chrome. The LED headlamp is also a dedicated design. Like the V -class, two types of wheelbase are set. "Long" is 5140mm in length and 3200mm wheelbase. "Extra Long" has a total length of 5370mm and a wheelbase 3430mm. Equipped with an infotainment system with a voice control system to learn, MBUX (Mercedes -Benz User Experience). In the EQV MBUX, a high -resolution 10 -inch media display was placed in the center of the dashboard. This display can be used to operate the navigation system, the charging function of "Mercedes Me", and the operation of the drive mode. One of the features of MBUX is intelligent voice control using natural languages. When you call "Hi, Mercedes", the voice assist starts. Voice control supports telephone, music selection, message writing, listening, weather forecasts, air conditioning and lighting. In MBUX, in combination with the Mercedes ME app, you can set your destination from your home or office, enter the departure time, and keep the EQV room in advance. ◆ The maximum of 363kmeV powertrain with a single charge is equipped with a “EATS” that integrates motors, transmissions, cooling systems, and power electronics on the front axle, driving the front wheel. In the case of the "EQV300" grade, the motor draws a maximum output of 204 hp and a maximum torque of 36.9kgm. The battery is a large -capacity lithium ion with a power storage capacity of 90 kWh. Layed out under the floor of the vehicle and did not sacrifice the indoor space. A single charging will reach a maximum of 363km (WLTP cycle). The charging socket was laid out on the front bumper. Charging is about 10 hours for AC (exchange) charging with an output of 11 kW, such as a wall box and a charging station. If you use a 110kW DC (DC) rapid charger, you can charge 80 % of the battery in about 45 minutes. "Mercedes Me Charge" enables access to more than 300 public charging stations, including the quick charging station "Ionity". Customers use MBUX, Mercedes Me apps, and Mercedes Me Charge charging cards to personal authentication. Payments are said to be treated automatically.

Response Minoru Moriwaki