Mercedes EQXX: Over 1200 km on a single charge and still setting records

A true rolling laboratory, Mercedes’ EQXX pushes the limits of electric vehicles.

Soon after its range record between Stuttgart and Cassis, the Mercedes EQXX once again sets a new, even more impressive performance. This time, the German manufacturer’s electric prototype covered just over 1,200 km without recharging.

Nick de Vries behind the wheel of the Mercedes EQXX

The journey always started from Stuttgart, where Mercedes has its headquarters. But this time, the EQXX headed to England to reach Silverstone. Once on the city’s circuit, the car was entrusted to Nyck de Vries, winner of the Formula E championship with Mercedes in 2021. The Dutch driver completed 11 laps to fully drain the battery and add a few kilometers to the record. According to Mercedes, he did not particularly try to preserve the car, which reached its top speed of 140 km/h several times.

A record-breaking consumption

Over the entire trip, the Mercedes EQXX traveled at an average speed of 83 km/h, consuming only 8.3 kWh / 100 km. A remarkable figure, and thus a new range record of exactly 1,202 km.

The profile of the route and traffic conditions had changed significantly compared to the first record. This time, the EQXX had to contend with high temperatures, which are never good for an electric vehicle’s range. The air conditioning was in use for 14 hours and 30 minutes, according to Mercedes. Furthermore, the EQXX had to navigate through particularly dense traffic around Stuttgart and in southeastern England.

After setting its record, the Mercedes EQXX was briefly recharged. It then headed to the Goodwood Festival. There, Mercedes also displayed the Vision AMG, which previews the electric future of its performance division.

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