All-electric and compact: The Concept EQA is Mercedes-Benz's first
all-electric EQ concept vehicle in the compact segment.
Innovative light technology: When it comes to the lights, Mercedes-Benz has
opted for laser fibers. The spiral-shaped light signet underlines the electric concept,
its design evoking the copper windings of an electric motor and the animation
visualizing electrical impulses.
Powerful electric drive: Two electric motors, with a system output that can be
increased to over 200 kW thanks to scalable battery components, and permanent
all-wheel drive deliver impressive dynamic performance. The two drive programs
offer a choice of individual drive characteristics.
Real-world range: In combination with the intelligent Mercedes-Benz operating
strategy, the Concept EQA achieves a range of around 400 kilometers, depending
on the battery capacity installed.
Convenient charging: The Concept EQA can be charged via induction or wallbox
and is also ready for rapid charging. The vision for using public charging stations is
"seamless charging:" this Mercedes me-based service makes it easy for the
customer to charge and pay at different charging stations.
Electric aesthetic: The Concept EQA is another example of the logical evolution
of the Sensual Purity design idiom: sharp edges and lines have been significantly
reduced. The black panel at the front acts as a virtual radiator grille whose look
changes according to the drive program.
"Electric initiative is gathering pace"
"Our electric initiative is gathering pace: by 2022 Mercedes-Benz Cars will have
launched more than ten all-electric vehicles on the market. And the Mercedes-Benz
Concept EQA proves that we are serious about introducing electric mobility
throughout the portfolio."
Dr. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars
"The progressive vehicle concept of the Concept EQA combines impressive
dynamism with a long range that is ideal for day-to-day driving, and is based on an
architecture exclusively developed for the battery-electric models." Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Group Research
and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development
“With our Concept EQA we have reinterpreted our design philosophy of Sensual
Purity and developed the Modern Luxury into a Progressive Luxury for our EQ
brand. We eliminated creases and lines and reached the next level of purity. With
its stunning proportions, seamless flowing surfaces, combined with stimulating
graphics using high tech black panels, it is definitively a bold design statement: this
car is simply sexy.” Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer, Daimler AG
EQ concept in the compact class
Stuttgart/Frankfurt. The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA, which will make its
World Premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (September
2017), demonstrates how the EQ strategy can be introduced to the compact
class. Featuring one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear, the
electric athlete has a system output of over 200 kW. The drive characteristics
can be altered by varying the permanent all-wheel drive's front to rear torque
distribution. The Concept EQA shows which program has been selected on a
unique virtual radiator grille.
The
Concept EQ (Paris Motor Show 2016) – a study with the look of a sporty SUV
coupe – heralded the launch of the new EQ product and technology brand. Now
Mercedes-Benz is showing how an EQ model in the compact segment could look.
At the same time, the Concept EQA is another example of the logical evolution of
the Sensual Purity design idiom: sharp edges and lines have been significantly
reduced. One example of the new electric aesthetic is the light technology which
features laser fibers. Here a laser-activated medium is embedded in the center of a
fiber-optic cable. The eye-catching spiral-shaped light signet underlines the electric
concept, its design evoking the copper windings of an electric motor and the
animation visualizing electrical impulses.
Two electric motors, with a system output that can be increased to over
200 kW thanks to scalable battery components, and permanent all-wheel drive
deliver impressive dynamic performance. The two drive programs "Sport" and
"Sport Plus" offer a different front to rear torque distribution, allowing a choice of
individual drive characteristics.
The black panel at the front end acts as a virtual radiator grille and changes its look
according to the drive program. In the "Sport" drive program the grille depicts a
flaming wing in horizontal format, while in "Sport Plus" mode vertical struts in the
style of a Panamericana radiator grille are displayed.
In combination with the intelligent Mercedes-Benz operating strategy, the Concept
EQA achieves a range of around 400 kilometers, depending on the battery capacity
installed.
The highly efficient lithium-ion battery with pouch cells is supplied by the Daimler Page 5
subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE. Thanks to their modular design, the innovative
battery systems have a model-specific total capacity of over 60 kWh.
The Concept EQA can be charged via induction or wallbox and is also ready for
rapid charging. The vision for using public charging stations is "seamless charging:"
this Mercedes me-based service makes it easy to charge and pay at different
charging stations.
EQ: the new electric mobility brand from the inventor of the automobile
EQ offers a comprehensive electric mobility ecosystem of products, services,
technologies and innovations. The spectrum ranges from electric vehicles and
wallboxes to charging services and home energy storage units. The name EQ
stands for "Electric Intelligence" and is derived from the Mercedes-Benz brand
values of "Emotion and Intelligence". The new brand encompasses all key aspects
for customer-focused electric mobility and extends beyond the vehicle itself. Future
models will embody the essentials of state-of-the-art electric mobility: the fusion of
emotively appealing and intelligent design, exceptional driving pleasure, high
everyday practicality and maximum safety, a hallmark of every vehicle from the
inventor of the automobile.
The first series-produced model of the new EQ product brand, the EQC, is set to be
produced at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen from 2019. It is based on the
Concept EQ exhibited in Paris last year.
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ and smart vision EQ fortwo: further EQ show cars
The Concept EQ (Paris Motor Show 2016) – a study with the look of a sporty SUV
coupe – heralded the launch of the new EQ technology and product brand. The
four-seater vehicle offers innovative solutions in its interior as well. The focus of the
driver-oriented cockpit is on simple, touch-based controls with a new electric
aesthetic, consistently reflecting the exterior styling.
The smart vision EQ fortwo, like the Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA, will celebrate its
world premiere at the 2017 International Motor Show in Frankfurt. The smart show
car provides a new vision of urban mobility and individualized, highly flexible local
public transport: the autonomous concept vehicle picks up its passengers directly
from their chosen location. New individualization options help users to recognize
that it is "their" vehicle: the black panel on the front, the LED displays in place of
the headlamps and rear lamps and the large projection surfaces on the sides of the
smart vision EQ fortwo allow an unprecedented degree of vehicle individualization,
ideal for car sharing. Freed from the task of driving, the passengers are able to
relax in the large interior.
Design statement with compelling proportions
Following the Concept A Sedan (Auto Shanghai 2017), the Concept EQA is
another example of the logical evolution of the Sensual Purity design idiom:
sharp edges and lines have been significantly reduced on this sporty twodoor
model. The Concept EQA is the first Mercedes-Benz all-electric concept
vehicle in the compact segment and, like the Concept EQ, this latest member
of the EQ family also embodies progressive luxury. Balanced proportions,
sensual surfaces and stimulating graphic contrasts make this a highly
attractive vehicle. Add future-defining electric mobility, and the result is a
bipolarity of emotion and intelligence: the show car is both hot and cool at
the same time.
The Concept EQA's purist design, with its emphasis on surfaces and clear contours,
gives the vehicle a supremely sporty and modern character as well as accurately
designed details with a high value and degree of exclusivity. The Concept EQA has
the potential to usher in a new design era.
With its two-box design and its short overhangs, the Concept EQA (length/width/
height: 168.7/71.3/56.2 in; wheelbase: 107.4 in) has dynamic and compact
proportions. Short overhangs, particularly at the rear, and the shallow greenhouse,
which is positioned well back, emphasize the volume of the vehicle body, while the
integration of modern graphics creates a unique, sporty character. The alubeam
paint finish produces a powerful contrast with the black panoramic glass roof and
with the black panels. The muscular wheel arches emphasize the exclusive 20-inch
wheels.
Instead of a conventional radiator grille, the show car features a black panel with
integrated LED matrix at the front, flowing seamlessly out of the bonnet. This black
panel is a virtual radiator grille which can completely change in appearance: the
Concept EQA shows the surrounding world which drive program the driver has
selected via an animated design in the virtual grille. In the "Sport" drive program the
grille depicts a flaming wing in horizontal format, while in "Sport Plus" mode vertical
struts in the style of a Panamericana radiator grille are displayed. Common to both
grille variants is the illuminated central star.
The headlamps are seamlessly embedded in the black panel grille and, together
with the animated 3D grille, produce the new EQ face. The signet of the daytime
running lamps reflects the hallmark Mercedes-Benz look. This underlines the feel of Page 8
effortless superiority and sportiness. The blue lines are continued in the bumpers,
giving the vehicle a lower-slung look.
When it comes to the light technology, Mercedes-Benz has opted for laser fibers.
Unlike laser diodes, where electrical energy flows into a semiconductor, here a
laser-activated medium is embedded in the center of a fiber-optic cable. This new
technology ensures homogeneous lighting of the road and, from a design point of
view, creates a three-dimensional look with precise contours. The spiral-shaped
light signet underlines the electric concept, its design evoking the copper windings
of an electric motor and the animation visualizing electrical impulses.
The large, wrap-around rear window extends around the sides as far as the
muscular shoulders. Beneath the black window is a lighting strip, which also
extends across the entire width of the vehicle, underlining the sporty nature of the
Concept EQA. Like the headlamps at the front, the rear lamps also use laser fiber
technology and also visualize electrical impulses.
Further black panels at the front (central star and radiator grille surround), rear
(bumpers) and sides (graphical element above side sills) of the Concept EQA
accommodate LED strips. These are elements of a unique welcome light, which
could be activated during the remote parking process, for example.
Powertrain
The electric athlete in the compact segment
The Concept EQA features a powerful electric drive system: two electric
motors with a system output that can be increased to over 200 kW thanks to
scalable battery components, and permanent all-wheel drive ensure high
driving dynamics. The two drive programs offer a choice of individual drive
characteristics.
The Concept EQA has one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear. The
total output is over 200 kW and maximum torque is over 368 lb-ft. The electric
athlete sprints from zero to 60 mph in around 5 seconds. The impressive driving
dynamics and ride safety come courtesy of the electric all-wheel drive system with
axle-variable torque distribution and the battery installed deep in the vehicle floor
between the axles.
The two drive programs "Sport" and "Sport Plus" offer a different front to rear
torque distribution, allowing the driver a choice of individual performance
characteristics.
In combination with the intelligent Mercedes-Benz operating strategy, the Concept
EQA achieves a range of around 400 kilometers. The vehicle can be charged via
induction or wallbox and is also ready for rapid charging. At a rapid charging station
the Concept EQA can be charged enough in less than 10 minutes to produce a
range of 100 km.
In addition to its internal development and production expertise and its modular
strategy for alternative powertrains, part of Daimler AG's philosophy is to ensure
that it has direct access to key components for electric mobility. The highly
efficient lithium-ion battery with pouch cells is supplied by the Daimler subsidiary
Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE. Thanks to their modular design, the innovative battery
systems have a model-specific total capacity of over 60 kWh.
Intelligently networked charging solutions
The Concept EQA can be charged via induction or wallbox and is also ready
for rapid charging. The EQ brand goes far beyond the electric vehicle. EQ
("Electric Intelligence") stands for a comprehensive electric ecosystem of
services, technologies and innovations. One example of this is the vision of
"seamless charging:" this Mercedes me-based service is designed to make it
easy for the customer to recharge at any charging station and simply pay
online within the Mercedes-Benz ecosystem.
Mercedes-Benz already offers an extensive charging infrastructure for electric cars,
including a wallbox as a rapid charging option for the home, the free "Charge&Pay"
app for convenient recharging at public charging stations as well as – for homeowners
and businesses – stationary energy storage units for the power generated
by photovoltaic or solar systems.
In the future maintaining the power supply will be even more straightforward,
thanks to charge management and the intelligent charging station search. The
vision of "seamless charging" goes a step further: in the future it will be easy for
customers to charge their electric vehicles at any charging station and pay without
having to register for various different portals or hold a range of different charging
cards. With Mercedes me-based charging, the customer remains within the
Mercedes-Benz electromobile ecosystem and gets all of the services from a single
source.
The Concept EQA can be charged at home or at the workplace and is also ready for
rapid charging while out and about. In the future, Mercedes-Benz energy storage
units could form an ideal symbiosis with the cordless induction charging system or
the wallbox. Households that have their own photovoltaic system and which store
their surplus solar power in a Mercedes-Benz energy storage unit can thus benefit
from a "green" source of power that is extensively independent of the energy
market.
Intelligently networked charging solutions form an integral part of the MercedesBenz
Cars electric mobility initiative, as customer acceptance of electric mobility is
closely associated with the availability of a comprehensive infrastructure.
In spring 2017 Daimler AG became a lead investor in the U.S. charging solution Page 11
provider ChargePoint, Inc. The aim of this strategic investment is to significantly
expand the portfolio in the area of intelligent charging solutions and to provide the
customer with an all-embracing, premium electric mobility service. Currently
offering more than 33,000 charging spots, ChargePoint is the world's leading
provider in the electric mobility charging solutions segment and is the market
leader in the USA. The plan is to expand the business to the European market as
well.