AN HONEST REVIEW OF THE MERCEDES EQC

Mercedes EQC review - disappointed but maybe that’s my fault. What do you think?! For 10% off your first Squarespace website or domain, visit squarespace.co... and use my Coupon Code "TGETV"
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[@TGE]

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[@harryvine7725]

Clicked the link for you mate 👍🏼

[@steveprince8285]

Dear TGE TV do not be upset with your purchase, remember this is Mercedes first modern day EV and they did a fantastic job. Guess what put it up for sale someone would be happy to buy it 🙂

[@dingdong2103]

If you don't know what the regen paddles do, you really shouldn't review the car... And complaining the looks of this and then going for a Tesla? Seriously? ROFL. Teslas are pretty much the ugliest cars around.

[@WOOTTboy123]

It seems like they did the bare minimum they could get away with to create an electric car. Possibly for the EU emissions average regulations 😬

[@danielthomas8993]

Subtle bits of rebranding going on here from Mr TGE, looking forward to seeing the next step in your content lad.

[@TGE]

😏😏😏

[@pezzpezz7272]

Completely agree TGE, especially seeing the new S class interior design language you’d expect something next level from merc

[@MrRob81]

I think one thing worth mentioning is how cheap an eV is to run. My golf costs me £13 or less per 1000 miles OR LESS, or sometimes it's free or even sometimes I'm paid to charge it. But that's secondary. this gives me so much much more to spend on my weekend car. So as a daily driver it makes a big difference to my weekend wallet. (was running an x5 before)

[@crb003]

Liking the podcast, honest opinions are liked 👍

[@TGE]

Appreciate it

[@justinsymonds8470]

I’ve just leased one of these because for the price they are now they are a FANTASTIC car, to put in perspective i picked one up for the same price i paid for an i3 2 years ago. and this superior in every way. For the recent commenters who don’t usually watch TGE this is an overly negative and not one of his best reviews but you can see that’s coming from his high expectations. When this car was released studies showed that people wanted their EVS to look more like normal cars (which is why BMW started designing EVs that looked normal at this exact time). The car is an electric GLC if you want an EV that doesn’t look too wild and is incredibly comfortable and fast this is the one for you… I agree with TGE that although its very fast its not a car you’ll be hooning around in (I tried and it and it doesn’t feel safe using the max power of this car), because comfort is the priority you can’t feel the road and and the weight makes the stopping distance more than you might be used to in a combustion car with the same performance specs, combine all those factors and you could easily end up in a ditch if you’re careful. It should be driven like a range rover, it wafts exceptionally well and power should be reserved for straight lines only!

[@daviddyer8976]

They usually put paddles on the steering wheel to adjust the amount of regenerative braking you want. Bit like do you want it to feel like a one pedal vehicle.

[@Bamsebrakar2011]

Yes, I use the paddles a lot

[@kreizmann2943]

It is small inside and have small windows etc for safety in a crash. More space to absorb crash energy and smaller windows is safer because windows doesn't protect as well for intruding objects as the rest of the body. Mercedes-Benz prioritizes safety very much and even has a crash investigation team.

[@deanbowring]

Was surprised you did not know what paddles are for after having for a week. You never mentioned what sort of kwph your getting. Did you use the app pre heat cabin before you got in it. The infotainment system seems pretty good. Sat nav shows chargers and it gives you an idea on the map of how far you can go by way of a outline on map. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed your review just think after a week, you would have had more than it's good but I expected more.

[@WOOTTboy123]

Perfect for the mums driving 2 miles to drop their children off to school and love their 4x4’s but also the polar bears.

[@srbs73]

Conveniently ignoring that children in Africa are mining the cobalt!

[@WOOTTboy123]

@@srbs73 well I can’t speak for Mercedes, but Tesla use almost no cobalt in their batteries, and will be making cobalt free batteries. But you own a mobile phone right? Or a laptop? Or ever flown on a plane?

[@srbs73]

@@WOOTTboy123 I am not driving an EV thinking I’m saving the planet 😉

[@darrennoles9056]

@@srbs73 This is more likely cheap EV brands. Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler said child labour is “explicitly forbidden” in its supply chain, and it carries out its own inspections and audits on its suppliers. Mercedes-Benz requires producers of its battery cells to show a transparent cobalt supply chain in order to win contracts, it said

[@smokeonthewater5287]

How can he even consider Tesla if build quality is a thing for him? Or road noise... I didn't even consider one personally.

[@AtentieCadMere]

One of the most useful reviews out there. You can see a lot of reviews that just say then same thing. Great review, great job!

[@BoxxgBossy]

If you didn’t know what the paddle shifters are for, I’m not surprised you said the ride wasn’t smooth 😂

[@BurpleRX7]

Everyone was busy slating the likes of Tesla, mocking them, joking about them, no one will ever want that whilst we sell superior cars, And then Tesla and others started making moves and doing well and even the energy companies started getting on board and the technology was moving at light speed, The big manufacturers got left behind and now they are scrambling to get in on the hype and it’s too late. This was there chance to do something great and instead they half arsed it.

[@timonxDlol]

What you are looking for is the EQS. Thats gonna be a really revolutionary vehicle. You actually quickly understood what the EQC is. Its just an electric GLC. And I actually like that. Most EVs try to be too modern etc. The EQC is just a regular car thats electric and just their first try and I actually think they just put it out there to have an electric vehicle on the market until the EQS is coming. They probably didnt plan it this way and wanted the EQS to be their first EV, but then realized that people are expecting them to have an EV in their portfolio earlier. They are also already testing the next gen EQC which is gonna replace this one next year.

[@Maximilian_Ingrosso]

i mean the interior is absolutely nothing like the glc and the glc has different head lights, also the glc doesn't have the light bar in the front. The eqc tail lights are also different and the glc hasn't got the light bar on the back either. the grill and bumper are also completely different on the glc but hey, it's basically just an electrified glc with no thought put into it :)

[@TheUsername1302]

Nice honest review lad. And you're not alone because where I live they really aren't selling. It's so bad that they stopped publishing the sales numbers. For references in the first couple months they didn't even sell 100

[@robertallen7435]

Good to see a review thats not a backside kissing job for manufacturers...good content Tom 👌

[@mcsykes9718]

The ipace has poor brakes as well. Regen braking but when you hit the brakes for a good reason not great.

[@chevy3321]

Because it's based on the glc but the batteries are on the bottom, the side windows are lower than the inside door frame, once you see it, it looks absolutely ridiculous, that's why one thinks the glass is massive on the outside.

[@matrixsenior]

I think it is an amazing vehicle in both looks and execution.

[@WOOTTboy123]

Very surprising that the rear window is so small! For a massive 4x4 that’s just disappointing.

[@maxfilimonov5264]

It's absoluteluy fine and it has a standard hidden rearview camera, which is brilliant. This guy has no idea about the car, ffs, he doesn't know what the paddle shifts are for.

[@666DW]

Not a harsh review but possibly relaying the thoughts of many proposed EQC purchasers, hence the reason Mercedes is currently offering 0% PCP deals as they are not selling!

[@benvan-ness1030]

I can understand what your saying about Windows and being able to see out to change lanes etc. I don't like wheels, I think slope in the back isnt flattering. For the price they are trying to compete with tesla model Y. Not even close

[@mabonya2917]

Car manufacturers do share platforms across vehicles within their brands so the GLC sharing a platform with this EQC is standard practice.

[@joshwilliams6849]

Interested in an i-pace? Getting relatively 'old' now compared to e tron and this but it was a ground up EV design to give JLR credit where due.

[@TGE]

Yep! In one next to test. Very keen to try it

[@s.kxx1956]

I think what merc have done with this is give people who are used to a gas vehicle the exact same experience in an electric car, older people you could say. but still overall not very groundbreaking.

[@noseyparker6622]

I wonder if the high window sills are anything to do with airbag curtains or something. I don't understand why manufacturers are putting the drive controls on a daft plastic stalk rather than on the transmission hump where they've always been since the year dot. The view out of the back window is majorly hampered by that middle head rest as well. Your first podcast was entertaining BTW.

[@harveyyork3735]

Mercedes have had the gear stick on there for years

[@martinbowden5724]

Thank you for your honesty, that is what you call real world testing, this is one off the list

[@smokeonthewater5287]

I chose the EQC over the e-tron personally. Mine will be delivered next week...

[@maxfilimonov5264]

How can it be honest, he doesn't know half of the features of the car!

[@oliverpitt7854]

They should have just put a electric motor in a GLC

[@jonny9213]

I agree cause I find this car hideous

[@Casshern_Sin]

This car is a lease only. But it's still lovely. The point that is missed in these reviews is that Merc, Audi, BMW have gone for using previous known platforms to safely release an EV. Future will produce more options. Paddles are for the regen braking selection etc. RDFM I also had the scraping front on bumps too when I tested it lol

[@maxfilimonov5264]

It's the plastic splashguards, they are too low, the car itself doesn't scrape.

[@gunterlauch2264]

I actually read that the sales of the EQC have been extremely bad in germany at least. I looked it up because i was underwhelmed with it at the dealership. I don‘t seem to be the only one...

[@Guuggel]

Audi E-tron is selling much more. Even here in Finland I've seen multiple E-trons but 0 EQC

[@Encore1917]

Audi E-Tron is only selling good on paper tho, they gave this thing to every employee the could.

[@DjCaTar]

EQC is a flop. New one already coming, it reached HQ and that’s why the new one is coming so fast..

[@abgehts]

The weight of the I Pace is 2.2T !!

[@movezzify]

I'm not defending them, but cars like this are part of why 'tesla fanboys' get a bad rep. This car was not designed as an EV from the ground up, just like a lot of early EV's, and it shows in all the areas you pointed out. It was tossed out for emissions changes in the EU. I'm sure you'll like the next electric series more as those have been designed on a platform uniquely for EV's. I have to add you are becoming a better car reviewer, this was very complete.

[@chris_h_7749]

I've just leased the 400, Premium Plus one of these, for bobbing round town and they've fixed alot of Tom's Highlighted issues. However, it's £83k spec wise and to buy. It drives good, it accelerates well. They're bringing a new one out but I would never, ever buy this or any of the 2023 range. £300p/m when a year ago they were £900p/m and I made 2 months down-payment. Delivered with 215 miles. The exact spec of the car I know have (as a business pool car) sells at 1-2 years old and under 10k miles for around £35k. Insanely expensive and won't get more than 180-200 miles. In 2 years, I'll be seeing what the market does.

[@brandenalexander6038]

Casual reviews are the best. Keep it up this channel deserve more subscribers

[@TGE]

Thank you

[@dylanh1978]

Excellent video. Enjoying the ev content, I-Pace still remains my favourite EV suv style thing.

[@TGE]

Hopefully get in one soon!

[@gordonsimpson3235]

I agree TGE, I like to see-out of a practical car like a SUV (cameras or not), its quite disconcerting otherwise. Tom what is the dial on the right of the dashboard.....looks like a rev counter as you pull away, but recording revolutions of what?! Cant see any close ups of the dash on M-B's website to explain!

[@SmokeyStoner]

I was looking at these last week and i was also underwhelmed. For the money was expecting more.

[@jr4ff3]

Please rustle endless Jimmy’s on the podcast. I like to hear some aggression we re all thinking but nobody says

[@alaindeul1333]

Appreciate the honesty from these reviews

[@phpmvk1]

Finally someone addresses that cramped feeling in this car. I got it for a full day test drive, and everyone who rode in the car with me felt slightly nauseous and was pretty stressed out - that cabin does not feel right. From the outside, it's freakin amazing. But that interior needs a lot of work before I'd get one.

[@TGE]

So called car journalists, none of them sussed it :)

[@mangemang0]

Whether you feel it's cramped & claustrophobic or snug & cozy is a matter of prejudice. I'm for the latter and I'll add the word sporty to describe the snuggy feel of it.

[@ianfrost9758]

I got one in December and its brilliant, but we all have our own views.

[@Challenger540i]

I think it's a good looking car - you have educated me about it's dynamics though. Wait a year for a used one best policy. You've made me think, which is a good thing!

[@khano1999]

100% agree on the visibility and sunk in the car - hope raised by exterior shattered by inside space

[@darrennoles9056]

The forthcoming Mercedes EQS saloon is a better comparison to the Tesla Model S saloon you are thinking of. And for some balance....not mentioned is Tesla slow repairs, noisier buggier cars with some surprisingly undeveloped tech like their basic headlights and frost-prone doors and missing Apple carplay/Android Auto and stiff suspension Tesla suv model type the Model Y also has letterbox rear window. Anyway the Mercedes has 360 degree birds eye view option so visibility much less of a problem. Tesla does not even have this as an option Tesla suv aesthetics is like an uncosy 1 star hotel room "you get a tv". It also has plastic gear stick (copied from Mercedes). And less privacy Tesla acceleration is far better if comparing Mercedes AMG *trim* line (not "real" AMG) to Tesla Plaid, and eventually can bring driveline shudder. Tesla range is also better for equivalent suvs but generally only means stopping for a charge 2 times instead of 3 on the odd long journey

[@effynatani8172]

Well done. I am tempted to build my new website with this square space. Liked your video like always. Stay safe 🙏

[@TGE]

Get involved!

[@MrHosammos]

Hello. Do you know what is service A in EQC? What is done exactly? Thanks in advance for your help

[@mr-dpc-5018]

To be honest if you look at all there cars they are all the same inside. its only recently that things are changing a very small amount. cheaper production costs. those wheels look a nightmare to clean. Good review Tom. Just watched the review you and your girl friend done on the roller...why didnt you give a bad comment on the gear selector on that car...its the same as the merc mate.

[@darrenmetcalfe1]

Really impressed with your content lately and also the podcast.

[@bigdavelad]

I Pace is the only electric car I would currently buy 👍🏻

[@JohnGuidetti751]

Tesla model S or X over a ipace

[@bigdavelad]

@@JohnGuidetti751 if you favour horrible build quality and inferior materials and huge panel gaps at a significantly higher price be my guest but you must be mad.

[@JohnGuidetti751]

@@bigdavelad can’t go wrong with neither but jag built quality is nothing to shout about F pace interior quality looks like the car is from the early 00’s.

[@callum2451]

With these now being discontinued there are some enticing deals out there despite the flaws. Arnold clark have 30 AMG Line premium in stock pre-reg with delivery mileage at £45,998. Also missed out on a lease deal last month on 12+24, 8k miles per year for £447.55 a month including vat. Especially with the way car prices are now where an equivalent spec Model Y or Kia EV6 are pushing £600 a month with a sizeable deposit.

[@aneta57]

Have they discontinued that car ?

[@ghandyman]

Having driven one myself, I can confirm it’s pretty rapid given the weight!

[@gregoryhalynn]

Why the flappy paddles if no gears????

[@jonboy1000]

You set the regenerative braking with them...off thru to strong

[@richjohn9356]

I like the car, its beautiful ❤️

[@marcuswhite9247]

Model X Performance still trumps any competition for an electric SUV, despite having the build quality of a mashed potato

[@EAD_0]

And the looks of fire damaged Lego.

[@crackspider101]

"It's got loads of clever tech in it, like voice recognition," Tom says, as it fires incorrectly

[@marcnobel3938]

Na - it`s not really a petrol car turned into an EV. It`s constructed from the start to take both options so you can produce it on the same assembly line. That`s a different thing. - Mercedes has that kind of EVs to react flexible to the demand and they have pure EVs which come from another specialized production line. Those are the models that get presented now and you can see Journalists test driving in camouflage (three different models).

[@mrs2741]

Very very nice wrist ware Tom lad

[@steveprince8285]

What are your impressions of the first from the ground up EQS, will you buy one if you can afford it

[@danlovett2158]

3 toones!! You'll need to get an HGV soon, thats a heavy milk float.

[@ghanamafia7199]

So which EV did you decide to buy?

[@renis.3774]

How much did they pay you to speak out so bad about the EQC? I’m a happy EQC owner and I have to say that your video is so negative biased, one of the worst I found on KZbin. Each of the actually advantage of the EQC you managed to turn it in a negative comment...

[@TGE]

You think Mercedes paid me to speak badly about their product? I don’t rate it. Just being honest. Not much honesty on automotive KZbin. Good luck selling it 👍

[@midifire]

Have you seen the EQC 4x4? looks much better

[@julianbell-roberts4444]

The Merc/BMW/Audi collective have a very definite strategy with the vast majority of their electric vehicles, to make them look like their mainstream models or derivatives. I imagine the idea is to get their more conservative customers to accept electric vehicles and thus sell in better numbers. My guess would be in a few years time when the majority of 'normal' sales are electric we will see some production models looking more like the concept cars to provide the 'halo' effect, M4e anyone?. Two things need more development; range - perhaps once we get past the novelty of neck snapping acceleration, manufacturers will build electric cars with 450 miles range and 9 seconds to 60 times. However, the main issue is the charging network, the Government need to hang their heads in shame over that.................

[@celticminkster9147]

Garbage at most things,got rid of it after 10 months and lost £30K in depreciation

[@raajsingh5178]

Il be grabbing that car 30k depreciation buyers market lol

[@celticminkster9147]

Just traded it in,got £33K against a new 992 so I lost £32K in a year,terrible.

[@aaronkirkaldy6115]

respect the honestly. can you get an electric mini on?

[@TGE]

Hopefully ASAP!

[@emmett3067]

Put an AMG logo on it and Shmee will be all over it.

[@andymalone2179]

Great video. Enjoy the honest reviews you give. Also enjoying podcast. Keep it up lad 👌

[@TGE]

Thank you!

[@dehydratedvital]

12:36 they probably just grabbed that wheel from a diesel, hoping no one would realise

[@oWispify]

Good video as always sir, keep them coming!

[@aticj4231]

Legend ! Honest blunt review . Well done mate

[@davidlawford8998]

As I have a GLE 350d I would be very interested if they ever make a EQE or EQS

[@fraserpitkethly2265]

good video Tom, apart from the squarespace plug mid video. Mate leave it till the very end

[@TGE]

Can’t contractually

[@MrWTFish]

Volvo xc40 recharge > audi q4 etron > mercedez EQC.

[@MrMaelvis]

Im concidering getting this but this has really put me off from getting it. I have a 2019 C-class now and Im disappointed by the visibility I get outside. Its mid sized car and pilars are massive and you have to really stretch to see outside. The worst thing was almost caused a terrible accident with a family. I honestly couldnt see them at all an ran right infront of them. I pulled over to a shop and the guy driving came up to me and was pretty upset. After that I was scared to go to that interection and spend a lot of time looking around when stopping at it. I also want more boot space and an EV. I dont really know what to buy.

[@steve8510]

2.5 ton transfers energy to most other vehicles in a crash and it has some of the best crash test scores ever recorded, you'll never see it's best feature hopefully

[@raajsingh5178]

Used potential buyer here, and I'm absolutely loving the used prices great depreciation and still under warranty.grab yourself a bargain!!! .I feel this guy has drove so many cars he has very high expectations nobody's coming from a range rover to a eqc, minor gripe ur winging for 2 mins straight, no one wants a space age electric vehicle they want a normal car with electric engine, spent a week with the car he didn't even know what the paddle.shifters were for its for braking regenerating the battery, his obviously got other priorities, he doesn't understand maximum.range mode, you need to put yourself in the shoes of the daily consumer such as a father with 2 kids....its not supposed to be a blown away type of feeling, my first electric car will be this...yes its an issue on your part mate! Tiff from 5th gear is an excellent car reviewer he likes the car enough said!.

[@TGE]

Who are you talking to? 😂 Good luck with buying one. It’s one of the worst electric cars you can buy. Enjoy.

[@raajsingh5178]

I'm talking to people who read the comments not you as your the kind of guy not to give a fuck....thanks for the luck.

[@petersmart7656]

Best review I’ve seen you do in months

[@TGE]

Thank you!

[@nicholas-kc1lc]

You should try the jag I pace

[@FACT3200]

Much better than an i-Pace 400!

[@eea1119]

Another TGE rant, love it

[@brandonjolley8806]

Those are the nicest wheels I've seen on any EV

[@metalexcorp]

This car is an absolute joke. The whole interior sits higher because they shoved a battery in a GLC. Their solution? Put a black band on the windows so the people don't see the trim sticking out. But wait it gets better, you mentionned it feels heavy on the nose. The (GLC) engine compartment has place for a much larger combustion engine, which is an important peace of crash protection. Their solution, put a bullbar around the engine to have some protection and fill the gap. Result, way too heavy on the nose. The most important part is charging at home, it charges at 7,..kW/h, an Audi E-tron does that 50% faster at 11kW. Just to be clear, the E-tron has its own electric platform.

[@ADY99ish]

You ain't got a clue what you are talking about.

[@metalexcorp]

@@ADY99ish Tell me what’s wrong about these FACTS I mentioned. I work in the automotive industry and have driven both.

[@darrennoles9056]

EQC weight distribution is front 48%, rear 52%; so heavier in the back of the car (not the front engine bay). And both EQC and Etron will charge overnight at home

[@NickG24]

I nearly stopped the video and said wtf does it have paddle shifters for, but you had it covered. Thought EVs were 1 speed!

[@TDUTOM]

Nobody going to mention the Hulk appearance?? Cash!!

[@alexanderroyce1]

With all the bingos, bells and whistles merc put on this, sometimes less is more and Tesla embodies that , minimalistic interface but functional.

[@metalmaster76]

maybe this is the best EV. Yes its very GLC, but maybe thats not a bad thing. Mercedes interiors are great. and maybe Having a regular mercedes (which is gret) that just happens to run on electricity is what makes this an amazing car. A lot of EV's seem to dress them up to look futuristic, and the interiors are like something out of star trek - a bit gimmicky and a bit of a turn off. I think we'll look back on the first iterations of EV's in 10-20 years, and cringe at them for thinking customers wanted these 'jetsons' styled cars.

[@zaphod2]

Wait, are you the one car KZbinr that does not cover the SSC controversy? Chaos move, mate!

[@henronweekes2796]

What is your thoughts on the BMW iX3 electric suv?

[@gpf85]

@KZbin listened and gave the lad the verified tick 💪🏻

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Who needs 'Autocar' with reviews like this?

[@melmatrix8212]

He is right it looked cramped inside

[@crb003]

That sun is chaos

[@martyn1992]

Seen one of these at work tonight

[@bob808]

I'd have the iPace over this and the other BE SUVs. There's just _something_ about the Jaguar that I really like!

[@daytonamart2789]

REALLY good review, thanks.

[@joelcrow]

MB's other "first forays into electric vehicles: B250/B Class Electric, all 550e's, and pretty much all of tesla car's parts except for the badge.

[@mcsykes9718]

For London why not just buy an Electric Mini?