During the test, the EQV completed the distance of 1,000 km , at an average temperature of 9°C, in 11 hours and 55 minutes . This result isDuring the test, the car was charged a total of six times along the way . After the initial 234 km , the average distance between charging stops was 105 km .
The 1,000 km challenge is a unique test , which expands our empirical knowledge about EVs and gives us glimpses of what is physically possible by an experienced driver in a country with dense DC fast charging infrastructure. The average energy consumption of the Mercedes-Benz EQV amounted to 382 Wh/km , which is the highest result recorded so far and the main issue that reduces range and requires more charging along the way.
The recent test of the EQV allows us to compare its results at 9°C with the previous test, completed in February 2021, at a very cold -18°C . If the temperature is very low, the EQV consumes even more energy - 460 Wh/km - and thus needs about two more charging stops and two more hours total to complete the distance .
We guess that Mercedes-Benz has big potential to upgrade the EQV in the future through the use of a dedicated EV platform, which will increase the range and charging power. That should cut the time by 1-2 hours.Total time: 11 hours and 55 minutesAverage distance between charging stops:after 367 km Test conditions :Average speed : 71.