Category Archives: EV

EV, News

Mercedes has revealed the interior of the new EQE SUV

While we are waiting for the official presentation of Mercedes’ electric SUV, Mercedes-Benz EQE, the German company tickled the imagination of its fans by showing the interior of this model.

When entering the cabin, the first thing the driver will notice is a full-length MBUX Hyperscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a central 17.7-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch passenger-side screen. The design is similar to that of the EQE 350 sedan. The seats are upholstered in brown and gray leather, which can also be seen on the door panels, the steering wheel, and the upper part of the dashboard. Also, a combination of old and new materials, glass, leather, wood and 3D finishing of aluminum details were used.

When it comes to the powertrain, it is expected that the new Mercedes SUV will be powered by two electric motors. There are two options and the first is the Mercedes-AMG EQE43 drive with 476 hp (350 kW) and 633 lb-ft (858 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to reach 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (210 km / h). The second option is the more powerful Mercedes-AMG EQE53 engine with 625 hp (460 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h). Both models are equipped with a 90.6 kWh battery pack that provides a range of 321 miles (518 kilometers).

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV will have its world premiere on October 16.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

EV, News, Tuning

New aerodynamic kit for Mercedes EQS

With the increased demand for electric vehicles, many were of the opinion that the future of tuners was threatened. However, Brabus has shown with its latest creation that even electric cars can be a good basis for an upgrade. Such is the case with the Mercedes EQS, which the tuner equipped with a special aerodynamic package.

The EQS 450 is Mercedes’ most powerful electric model, for which Brabus has prepared a new carbon front spoiler, front lip, trims for the side air intakes, rear diffuser, rear spoiler in glossy or matte finish. All this had an effect on increasing driving stability. The drag coefficient is now 0.20, making the EQS the best in its segment when it comes to production cars.

Inside, the car is decorated with an illuminated BRABUS logo on the door sills, aluminum and carbon pedals, as well as a combination of elaborately quilted leather and velor. Each owner can personalize the interior of the car as they wish.

The Mercedes EQS 450 is powered by an electric engine with 329 hp (245 kW) and 417 lb-ft (568 Nm) of torque and has a range of 397 miles (640 km). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 1-speed gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 6.2 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). It is equipped with a 107.8 kWh battery that can be charged to 80 percent in 32 minutes thanks to the fast charger. Better aerodynamics have increased the range by 7 percent when the car is traveling between 100 and 140 km/h, so the range is now 425 miles (685 km).

Brabus also equipped the car with SportXtra suspension, which allows the front part to be lowered by 15 mm and the rear by 25 mm. It sits on a 22-inch set of forged Monoblock Z “Platinum Edition” wheels wrapped in 255/35 ZR22 (front) and 295/30 ZR22 (rear) tires.

Source: Brabus

EV, News

2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo S is the king of the Nürburgring

In 2019, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S set the fastest lap time among production cars with 7 minutes and 42 seconds on the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife. Many have tried to drive faster than the Taycan Turbo S but without success, until last year when a new record was set by the Tesla Model S Plaid. It was a sign for Porsche to come back and show its power.

The basic Porsche Taycan Turbo S is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 750 hp (560 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 161 mph (260 km/h). However, this was not enough, so the Stuttgart-based company equipped the car with a new performance package and PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) system, which will be available for the new 2023 model at a price of 13,377 EUR.

The car was additionally equipped with racing seats and a roll cage, and test driver Lars Kern was behind the wheel of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The rest of the equipment was standard as in the base model, which meant that the car had the same weight. The new fastest lap time among electric production cars is 2 seconds faster than the Tesla Model S Plaid, 7 minutes and 33 seconds.

If we talk about the fastest cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in general, they are the Nio EP9 with 6 minutes and 45 seconds (2017) and the VW ID. R with 6 minutes and 5 seconds (2019).

Source: Porsche