NEW Mercedes EQV Review: The Electric SUV Slayer? 4K

The Tesla Model X is the benchmark when it comes to ferrying lots of passengers using only electricity, but how does the new Mercedes EQV compare? Is this electric van a viable alternative to an SUV? Rory finds out.
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[@huss1205]

This is the prefect taxi car, especially for trips between airport and down town...

[@commentmachine1457]

older versions are actually used for that, though it would charge you like 100 pounds for a short trip.

[@huss1205]

@@commentmachine1457 it is a merc, so expect yourself to pay more...

[@burropoco]

Totally. Perfect for a hotel/airport shuttle vehicle. I can't see many larger families being in a position to pony up 70k for one.

[@dragospahontu]

But what about long journey's?

[@IsDitGerben]

@@dragospahontu What about about them?

[@BoxBoxBoxGaming]

I don't know how you've managed to make an electric van review exciting, but you've bloody done it.

[@MartijnterHaar]

Niee review, but I don't get the Model X comparison. The Model X is a SUV for rich consumers, while the EQV is clearly aimed at the professional taxi market.

[@danohaffey4205]

The EQV is 70k... probably out of budget for most taxi drivers. The two cars are probably compared for rich businessmen that need to bring their top employees with them a lot.

[@MartijnterHaar]

@@danohaffey4205 Because of tax incentives and subsidies, it can vary a lot per country and even city (congestion charges, costs and obtainability of taxi and parking permits) how well the EQV compares to its diesel and petrol cousins. So I guess that where in some markets you won't see them at all, in others they will be a big success. I don't know all the rules and subsidies here in Amsterdam, but I can see that the Hyundai Kona has become a regular sight on taxi stands.

[@bunter6]

@@danohaffey4205 Possibly for average private hires but for airport private transfer taxis this will sell like hot cakes, especially in places like the Dubai.

[@nielsvandenkieboom5034]

@@danohaffey4205 A lof of Taxi’s over here are Model S/X or Mercedes E-class. Definitely in the same price range, especially given the much higher taxes on the E-class which is easily €80k as well.

[@redguardking]

@@danohaffey4205 Not true in a lot of countries, for example here a lot of taxi drivers at the airport drive a Model x taxi, which is more expensive than this FQV

[@theblev2882]

“All types of cargo, as long as it’s made of flesh” Great. Now I know exactly what I’m gonna use to transport all the bodies from my murder site.

[@christopheripad477]

It’s the perfect clandestine vehicle, good choice, I applaud you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JO_Artificial]

By the time I receive this in my country, it’s worth a Bentley flying spur in UK.

[@NoobOnFarm]

It might never come to my country but the EQC starts from a whopping £100k in my country

[@-avinash2344]

@@NoobOnFarm which country

[@kunalpatil442]

U must be from Singapore then

[@thatcopenguy]

Sounds like every 3rd world country ever 🙄

[@marantamil459]

@@thatcopenguy no such thing as third world its just higher taxes.

[@dorj46]

why u tryna compare this to model X. They just different

[@jasperjarzombek]

There both 7 seat evs

[@Haselfarmer]

They both have 4 Wheels

[@lexRTD.]

They both have doors.

[@07Corcaigh]

They're both electric people carriers

[@tyrannostrike46]

They both are cars, smh 🤦‍♀️

[@Phones007]

For a van im disappointed with its range. it should have a 100kw battery and a 300 mile range

[@kwenamedia]

Good point

[@dancelittlesquire]

Yeah it’s got more than enough space for the batteries

[@jatterhog]

Should have taken the EQS battery

[@1991julez]

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t Rory’s biggest fan on Top Gear but he’s really found himself doing this channel. Good work and sorry for doubting

[@roodick85]

He was just out of place on top gear...but really shines on this platform!

[@mohammedumairansari7641]

Phrase of the day: "Play with"

[@frcgfd107]

Nice job Rory, this is a vehicle that will fit a small group of people perfectly, large families that doesn't mind the price and Taxi and Limousine companies. You did a great review and showed all the good points of the van and didn't make more of its shortcomings than was necessary. I can't wait for a review of an electric S Class! Cheers!

[@simonmurfin1910]

Another good review Rory - you've really made this channel! And it's nice to see such a variety of cars as well, not just a constant stream of unobtainable high end cars

[@Sinr0ne]

Drove the old Vito prototype electric van around 6 years ago and I actually really liked it, works perfectly for deliveries in town. Not sure about Taxi stuff.. The infrastructure just isnt there to maintain battery.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. A great looking Family MPV particularly Inside

[@car-enthusiast3141]

This is a van so it’s not a Tesla model x slayer ...but I get ur point. The EQC is the model x rival.

[@oleksandr6187]

Not really. Eqc is in a smaller segment

[@KayJblue]

No it’s not. Being in a similar segment as a Tesla car and being electric doesn’t make everything a Tesla slayer, very few cars are actually trying to beat Tesla, they are simply just electric cars.

[@oleksandr6187]

@@KayJblue dude, model X is a huge ass family 7 seater. EQC is equivalent to GLC the smallest SUV in the mercedes lineup after gla

[@alanmay7929]

@@oleksandr6187 the GLS is an equivalent to the model X, the GLS400d for example is a diesel SUV with over 1000 miles of range for long cruising and towing heavy stuffs

[@oleksandr6187]

@@alanmay7929 that's what I'm saying, model X isn't in eqc segment

[@emsik185]

Hi. You do great work making videos about EVs. Kind regards from Oxford, England

[@Drini666]

You can also choose any number of seat configurations, change them or simply remove all but the first 2. Can't do that in a SUV

[@Najeebster]

Can the rear seating rows be configured to face each other? I've sat in the V-Class as a premium taxi a number of times and it's a very civilised way to transit. I'd imagine most of these will be used as premium taxi / transit vehicles. Not sure what electrification brings to the party in terms of passenger experience at the moment? For the operator, it's better 'fuel-economy', congestion charging exemption and greener credentials

[@IverKnackerov]

213 miles WLTP range ....??? So in the winter you’ll make it to the corner shop and back ....for 70 grand ?? They must be delusional.

[@lesleyhayton3595]

In the winter it gets about 140 which is pretty shocking

[@HarrySchilbach]

Ha. Where's your corner shop?!

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

No comparison. Tesla is an SUV this however is what rock stars roll to gigs in.

[@hikintrailsndrinkinales]

Wow that really looks like a lovely van. Hope to see more electrics from Mercedes.

[@OrianaDorta]

I'm not so sure about the placement of the plug cap.

[@mychihuahuablueandcocoands7382]

Hi Nick , one question that no one ever asks is whether the EQV can be wheelchair adapted like the previous diesel versions as a lot of these v class are used by people with disabled family members and also if it can be done do mercedes still stand by the warranty like the diesel version was?

[@chrismarshall8441]

This Van is what practical Dads who have a mobile business and are also keen on doing long road trips! This is perfect for me! When is the EQV hitting the North American market? I want to be the first to buy one, I am tired with the gas Vans around here! This is perfect for my family

[@raychang8648]

Great video. I like this host and I like how all aspects are considered for what buyers really want to do with it.

[@stevelitt7385]

Rory is my favorite reviewer. He understands what people want from different vehicles.

[@benjohnson8732]

Nice review, thanks Rory.

[@mrsickotrading]

awsome video and well said

[@santillbrezon2161]

Love your reviews and i must say you are classy, a great reviewer.

[@antoniomartin5204]

Classy? Haha more like bitchy. Doing a copyright strike against a channel that proves he’s being bias. He’s a Faux automotive. journalists .

[@JonathanEzor]

More a challenger to my Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, a PHEV which has been (until now) the only minivan/people mover that can do any decent distance (~33 miles) on electric-only power. From the review, though, the performance is far off the PacHy's, but if it is sold in the U.S., I would be interested to see how it competes. Thanks as always, Rory. (As for me, I'll be buying the Ford Mustang Mach E for my next vehicle, since I already *have* the PacHy to move 5+ adults.)

[@Br1anuk]

When does the hackney cab spec one come out to destroy the LEVC 50 mile electric cab?

[@carreviewsbyma7457]

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[@fabulousprofound]

If it’s that slow empty, what will it be like when at full capacity with people and/or cargo?

[@lesleyhayton3595]

So far I havnt felt any difference full or empty

[@vc2616]

GOOD REVIEW👍

[@madonemt]

Why show him plugging in a type 2 at a rapid charger but then ccs into the van? Nice but for the money I would get the x.

[@tupid84]

Quick Quiz 😅 how many times did he said (( to play with ))

[@arunkarthikeyan7527]

auto trader can you review triumph rocket 3r i am eagerly waiting my one of the garage goals

[@AutoTraderTV]

We’ve shot it. Will publish in Jan hopefully. -R

[@mayuravirus6134]

7 seater!? Last time i was in an MPV it has full bench-like seats on the middle and the back so you can say its pretty roomy even for a 3 row

[@jchwd]

I wish this had stow and go seats like the pacifica

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Great review Rory, as always. But this Merc is no SUV. It's just a van with seats. But with a big battery. And it won't have Tesla's infrastructure for charging it up. Trying to compare this Merc Van to a Model "X" is like trying to compare a Model "X" to a Porsche 911 and calling both of them, a sports car.

[@AutoTraderTV]

This has more in common with a model x than a model x has in common with a 911 in terms of he types of buyer they might suit.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@AutoTraderTV Change the 911 for an Estate car, maybe? Like an A6, S6 or RS6?

[@hosackies]

Shouldn't have started the video with the line, "this is the £70k van"... Lost me right there...

[@bluesky4733]

Do they do 8 seater version like the v class ?

[@stephen_101]

Really needed a 150+ kW battery. Otherwise the V class is an outstanding vehicle given it's van / Vito underpinnings.

[@geokon7192]

Please review Yaris GR.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Can't have this here in Au :(

[@andrelima5124]

There's something so cool about these things

[@miloslogic]

Surely you don't mean the price of it

[@andrelima5124]

@@miloslogic nah, not the price mate

[@hsvr]

2:15 that cut scene really annoyed me

[@wouterdb92]

It has the MBUX infotainment system. One of the latest of MB!

[@ogotuwaobuto5366]

Yes, he does not realise that.

[@alexandreberthiaume9794]

is it coming to North America?

[@ernestkj]

Macro Polo version of this?

[@choppermarc2342]

Nice video..... But it would of been nicer with an AMG V8 AWD.

[@batandball617]

Vauxhall, Citroen and Peugeot have similarly sized electric people carriers on the cusp of release for less than half that Merc’s £70k. The three pointed stat comes with a hefty price tag. Tesla should have a mini bus in a couple of years.

[@Codeexcited]

All sorts of cargo as long as it's made from flesh. I'm dying.

[@blue7lvn245]

Is this more based on the v class hmm

[@WINERWCD]

Anyone noticed he is wearing two watches? One Rolex (I think) and one Apple Watch. 😆

[@mohibali5212]

Looks like my Uncle just got an upgrade. No ones gonna hear him coming now

[@gazettecity]

What do i do for the giveaway?

[@magnustan841]

Okay, I know car fans are not the biggest SUV fans, but if you needed to ferry 7 people around, would you have a standard V-Class van or a GLE / GLB? whichever one is more comparable in price.

[@alanwells382]

Would make a good base for a campervan.

[@remco6816]

Yea in a couple of years as a second or third hand efter a nice price drop. It has an ok range bit more would be nice but time will tell. You could maybe build in a conduction heating for kooking.

[@yes8032]

It’s not the model x rival the EQC already is but this looks like a decent van thanks for the video

[@dragospahontu]

I have a Veedub Caravelle 2.0TDI which is a great car for long journey's with the family. I can get over 1,000km of range on the veedub so the technology isn't there.

[@bcol127]

EQC only has 5 seats.

[@yes8032]

@@bcol127 oh well there’s a EQS SUV coming whit 3 rows then

[@Kylirr]

Why call it a Veedub when you can just say VW like w normal person.

[@huxleyscott8644]

compare that to it's dinosaur competition the alphard executive

[@shanjanusman9974]

What an amazing auto

[@georgecostanza2695]

Only in Europe😂 You guys know how much a van with AWD, hybrid power trained, fully loaded with everything including dual sunroofs, rear entertainment, radar cruise, and leather goes for over here… let’s just say for the price of a Model X you can buy a couple of them!

[@UMR_-mo2sb]

Hey Rory!!! U remind me of Rory the racing car 🏎

[@car-enthusiast3141]

Lmao I know that show 🤣 Jim Jam channel right ? “RORY, THE RACING CAR...RORY THE NUMBER ONE STAR” And there are other cars such as that orange drift car, yellow formula 1 car, pink sleeper hot hatch and the nascar and the bunny 🐰 and the other creature with glasses and the two mechanics 🧰. That’s all I know. My favorite show when I was a kid.

[@seanade3900]

@@car-enthusiast3141 I watched that 5 years ago I'm 11 now u reminded me about a TV show I forgot about

[@ThomasLaang]

What watch is that? (Not the Apple watch, obviously...)

[@MrBabson001]

All i heard was it doesn't particularly do anything better than its rivals. Unfortunate

[@Bessunger]

The V is a perfect family car, spacious und comfy, nothing better on the market. EQV? Hm, pitty it rechrges only with 110 kw per hour with the big battery, Model X makes longer trips 500 mls for vacation easier. However, how often do you drive 500 mls per day?

[@seanc9432]

Compare this to Toyota Alphard / Vellfire

[@alexscoff7142]

Is Rory wearing a normal watch and an Apple Watch?!?!

[@jonathonrichards]

My next taxi probably

[@colourlesssky2754]

But who really cars about cabin noise.. If you driving you must listen to music

[@blueroy1993]

Why is Rory wearing 2 watches lmao

[@huss1205]

one is a regular watch and the other might be some fitness band? some people do that...

[@charlie3214]

Incase one breaks

[@olivierl2172]

So he can do twice the normal amount of things in a single day.

[@kuddin9021]

Man like Rory flexing his Rolex yachtmaster and still has his Apple Watch on

[@focus550]

one watch says he's done 5,000 steps. The other says 15,000 steps.......

[@JohnSmith-dt3iw]

Way smarter design/format than a SUV

[@amolpokharel3863]

RORY is wearing 2 watches :-o

[@user-ri3mg6pf4x]

Top !!! A winner....

[@wimbledonambulancestation8878]

I have just taken delivery of a VW Caravelle executive and its way plusher than this, the seats in my VW are way better, leather and alcantra, tech is better - its just diesel. When VW bring our their ev version its going to hammer this to death. Rory - can you get your hands on the VW ID Buzz to review ?

[@AutoTraderTV]

If/when they release it, I’ll test it. Maybe 2022

[@_Rafiki.]

Comparing an SUV to an MPV. They've both both 7 seats bit I think different target audience

[@defnotatroll]

Love you Rory

[@AutoTraderTV]

❤️

[@brusb2676]

Comparing this to model x is like comparing apple watch and rolex that Rori has

[@garyaughton4444]

Infotainment and steering wheel all old school pre 2018 why have you not update it mercedes

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

I didn’t even know this existed 😂

[@csh.1]

With only 190 miles of range, this isn't a SUV killer. When the range is 300+ miles we can consider it.

[@ronhard7544]

Where are the motorcycle reviews? With matching gear? This was one of the best motorcycle review channels on the internet, and yet the shut it down... why???

[@AutoTraderTV]

We still do bike reviews. More to come in 2021, too.

[@jomoplays2970]

Why you wearing two watches?

[@alexandremello963]

Sup Rory!

[@AutoTraderTV]

Sup! -RR

[@mattevans4377]

You can lead a horse to water comes to mind. However, if you aren't an SUV fanatical nutjob, this is an extremely charming and quirky upper middle class family car.

[@dandavis1435]

Great review. I'm an Audi guy though.

[@aziz5262]

watch the video again and count how many times he said "to play with"

[@molekohassan4424]

Nice but I'd rather have the new v300d

[@ruthun]

Nice car, but I wonder if it has enough room to play with...

[@leroy4341]

It’s a van not a car

[@kuddin9021]

Nice watch Rory! KZbin money baby 🤑

[@Unc_Talks]

Wait till they make the custom limos from this.

[@MugenRRs]

The charging port is at the front corner of the bumper... But what happens if you feel like kissing objects on the road? Then, the car is dead in water when out of charge?

[@NicholasOrr]

Toyota needs to hurry up 😅 This is where it’s at for family of 5 EV. Vans are awesome!

[@Vger77]

only a shame that doesnt come with 4WD

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

No v class does, as opposed to VW

[@Vger77]

@@pastorofmuppets8834 where I live almost all the vans have a 4wd version but eqv not available in 4wd

[@brianiswrong]

Still looks like a descret hearse for the initial " pick up" in black. No usb's for the 5 seats in the back of an electric people carrier is plain stupid.

[@shubhamkalia5214]

Looks better than the new e-class

[@likeevar]

Make an awesome series: check Be a cool presenter: check ...please do list everybody who's a part of making these videos so I can thank each one of you guys, for an awesome job you're doing... keep it up...looking forward to 2021 for some more EV awesomeness....cheers

[@brauhut]

EQV are just different to SUVs incl Tesla X. A friend ordered the EQV since he has 4 small kids. No SUV can handle that (and you now say 'no, not true'... You dont have kids 🙃)

[@patricksoon85]

Weird intro music, but ok.

[@richardlee9752]

NO.1

[@belalmoosa8565]

Rory wearing Rolex and Apple watch 😂😂

[@skkh5108]

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