CARS GLOBALMAG October 2016 | Page 65

MERCEDES-BENZ Generation EQ The concept vehicle, with the appearance of a sporty SUV coupé, gives a preview of a new generation of vehicles with battery-electric drives. The dynamic exterior design with its new electro-look underlines the focus on the powerful electric drive system: two elec- tric motors, with a system output that can be increased to up to 300 kW thanks to scalable battery components, and permanent all-wheel drive deliver the guarantee of dynamic highlevel performance. The Generation EQ has a range of up to 500 kilometres.