Earlier this year, Mercedes revealed its new electric concept, the Vision EQXX, which was claimed to have a range of 600 miles (1,000 km). Now this model has set a new record with a range of 746 miles (1,202 km).

Mercedes has equipped the EQXX with air curtains, covers and moving elements including a rear diffuser that pulls out at higher speeds, Bridgestone tires with ultra-low rolling resistance. Inside, there’s an 8K resolution 120.6cm screen with a navigation system with 3D graphics showing the city from a “satellite perspective” up to 10 feet high.

The Mercedes Vision EQXX is powered by a single electric motor with 245 hp (180 kW). The journey started from Stuttgart and after two days, 14 hours and 30 minutes the car reached the famous British Silverstone circuit. The EQXX consumed an average of 8.3 kWh per 100 kilometers, and the average speed was 52 mph (83 km / h). The car is equipped with Mercedes batteries that allowed an additional 11 laps (64.8 kilometers) at a speed of 87 mph (140 km / h).

The car is equipped with 30 percent lighter batteries than those found in the Mercedes EQS models. The battery capacity is not known, and Mercedes announced that it is less than 100 kWh. The range was also helped by a 117-cell solar panel which provides energy for the HVAC system (which worked for more than eight hours), lights and infotainment system.

Source: Mercedes