Mercedes-Benz India has finally launched the EQC electric SUV in India at an introductory price tag of Rs 99.30 lakh (ex-showroom) for the first 50 units. It will be initially offered in six cities only: Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai.
The EQC is powered by twin electric motors that develops 408PS and 760Nm, driving all four wheels. It draws power from a 80kWh battery pack and the all-electric SUV has NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) claimed range of over 450km. Yes, the battery pack supports fast charging, juicing up from 10-100 per cent in 90 minutes via a 50kWh fast charger. It can do 0-100kmph sprint in 5.1 seconds before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 180kmph.
The Mercedes-Benz EQC rivals the upcoming Jaguar i-PACE and Audi e-tron.