The experimental Mercedes-Benz EQXX has demonstrated incredibly low energy consumption. According to reports from Motoru.ru, it was able to travel 1010 km from Ehr Riad to Dubai on a single charge, with 309 km of energy still remaining. This impressive feat was achieved through a combination of city streets and highways, with an outside temperature of +34 degrees Celsius. The average energy consumption during the journey was 7.4 kWh/100 km, equivalent to just 0.83 liters per one hundred kilometers for conventional combustion engine cars.

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX prototype set a new record for the range of an electric vehicle on a single charge. The test drive took place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and the vehicle was finally charged at the Mercedes-Benz Center in Dubai. The total distance covered between these two points was 1010 km, with an additional 309 km covered during the journey.

With an energy consumption of 7.4 kWh/100 km, the EQXX achieved a remarkably low figure, equivalent to just 0.83 liters per one hundred kilometers for conventional combustion engine cars. To put this into perspective, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, according to Guinness World Records, has a consumption rate of 9.5 kWh/100 km.

The journey took place across city streets and deserts, subjecting the vehicle to extreme temperatures of up to +34 degrees Celsius. These conditions provided the perfect opportunity to test the cooling system of the battery, the thermal management system of the powertrain, and the performance of the 117 solar panels installed on the roof of the EQXX. These solar panels generated 1.8 kWh/h of electric energy, increasing the total range of the vehicle by approximately 24 km.

Aside from testing energy efficiency, the aim of the journey was to collect data on cabin comfort and solar radiation intensity at various times of the day. The EQXX is equipped with a unique thermal sensor that allows the driver to select the optimal temperature, taking into account different parameters. The average temperature setting during the journey was calculated based on the driver’s preferences and the limited time available, resulting in an interval of 68.7 km at the fastest speed and a maximum of 140 km in one hour. The specifications of the prototype electric vehicle include a maximum power of 900 volts for a speed of 100 km/h, and a power of 180 kW or 245 horsepower for optimal electric energy consumption.

This exciting development in electric vehicle technology comes from Mercedes-Benz and heralds a new era of energy efficiency and long-range capability.