The most underrated EV? Mercedes EQC review

Mercedes is the oldest, and possibly the most prestigious car maker in the world - so we were surprised how little fanfare there was when it released its very first mass-produced EV last year: the EQC. Jack spent some time with one on a classically British day to find out why the EQC gets so little attention.
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[@MrENRGIE]

Fully agree with the review! I have one since 10 months and I love it! The car is so criticized by car journalists or KZbinrs, but they seem to forget that in the real world this is a fantastic everyday car even though it was not designed as an EV from scratch.

[@whitecrowuk575]

The gripe with it is that indeed wasn’t designed as EV from scratch which is mind boggling that they didn’t call it GLC 300e or something - giving it brand new name and yet keeping 70% of existing car is bad. Biggest problem I have is transmission tunnel - absolutely not necessary in EVs and one of the biggest advantages of having one - yet they did not bother to remove it. And if you consider astronomical price - that’s outrageous. Resale value will be worse than others as it’s simply too expensive and not that practical.

[@MrENRGIE]

@@whitecrowuk575 Price wise it cheaper than a similar Etron and cheaper to buy and to run than a GLC 43 that is not equipped with the latest MBUX (at least when I bought it) and is more powerful. In the end, to me it is a very likable car and I do not feel that I wasted money. Removing the transmission tunnel would have been a plus but not at all critical for my needs.

[@whitecrowuk575]

@@MrENRGIE All in all it is appealing car, by all means, even though it is just slight visual change compared to GLC - if they gave it more space inside and boot i would consider. In UK it costs 73k which doesn't make sense - economy saving does not justify spending nearly 30k extra compared to GLC 300d - that is insane if you consider all of that together. That comparison would not happen if EQC was entirely different - but it isnt therefore it is compared

[@peterleyland178]

What a great review and to be fair a generally good set of comments. I take delivery of my EQC tomorrow and having read most, if not all of the reviews on KZbin, none have managed to put me off, not for even a second. This will be my first Merc. and so looking forward to it. Perhaps worth adding that I have a Golf R to take care of the child in me and the need to drive fast and furious along narrow country lanes.

[@richardhall206]

Really good review, and you managed the whole thing without mentioning the 'T' word! My EQC is being delivered next month. Can't wait.

[@ianpollard6642]

So is mine

[@Sam-tx1tn]

Yeah, T can do one to be honest. Looks lovely.

[@sabahmawed3334]

I love this car, i have been visiting Mercedes showroom the past three weeks to decide a new car I love to buy. in about couple of hours I’m going to finalize my order EQC400 model 2022 with the agent, I will be the first one to have an EV in Kuwait 😊

[@VMAdventures88]

How it's been? Is it reliable?

[@timholstpetersen79]

I really do hope Mercedes sticks to designing their cars this way. Especially the interior with physical buttons instead of the huge screens.

[@philipclaeys6920]

Great review! And as an EQC owner, i only can confirm. It is a great EV.

[@canhammike]

What would you say the real world range isn like and doing what type of driving?

[@philipclaeys6920]

@@canhammike hi, I don't drive sporty, so I get a good range ... between 360 and 420 km, depends a bit how many highway and if i drive in Belgium, max 120 km/h = 22 kWh/100 km or Netherlands, 100 km/h, 19 kWh/100 km

[@canhammike]

@@philipclaeys6920 many thanks for your response. I don’t drive sporty either; cruise control and stick to the speed limits. I’m mostly going to be doing motorway driving (roughly 280km per trip @115km/h). Just slightly concerned about having enough additional range to allow for traffic, diversions, cold and wet weather and also the requirement to continually charge the battery to 100% to give me the range I need and allow for the type of contingency/conditions described.

[@philipclaeys6920]

@@canhammike and you drive every day 280 km?

[@canhammike]

@@philipclaeys6920 no, that would be a really bad daily commute! I do it on a Sunday to get to London where I work and then on a Friday to get back home.

[@benstagdospain]

I have just ordered one. Can't wait!!

[@ThomasZadro]

Good decision. My EQC was delivered last month and I am just loving it.

[@Julrosmo]

Lovely car. Great review - we test drove one 2 weeks ago and placed an order 1 week later. Currently drive a diesel GLC and driving this was very familiar but smoother and quieter. Looking forward to taking delivery.

[@olgatty]

I'm quite curious how you've been around a year with EQC compare to the diesel GLC. I'm now in the same situation and been thinking to try it out (from diesel to electric) at this timing.

[@Julrosmo]

@@olgatty I love it. Fantastic car. It has all the familiarity of the GLC but more luxurious, smoother, quieter. Love all the dashboard options and how I can monitor my eco use. The test drive proved to be a true representation of what it is like once I actually got mine and was using it. I’ve had it 15 months now. Have a charging point at home so easy to keep charged. Only time of anxiety was a trip away where I needed to charge en-route so suffered a bit of range anxiety but in the end it wasn’t a problem. I don’t regret going full electric.

[@jondigene2233]

My first visit to this channel, and it's been a good one! You've almost got me convinced

[@andersnielsen6044]

The most beautiful SUV ever build.

[@bensutton284]

Right mix of humour and information, great video, nice one fella 👍

[@brazenclips]

Fantastic review, per usual :)

[@willtrent3077]

Excellent review. Jack, you're as crazy as Klaus...Love you mate.

[@johncooper3874]

Have one and absolutely love it. A few little things it’s been left off like three position memory seats, and for this money I would have expected the extras as fitted to the plus model. But overall I would agree with this review. Well done. 😊

[@grothmaul7385]

Guess I am a bit late regarding the release date of the vid - nevertheless, great vid, thnx - and a great car - got mine 6 weeks ago, had a combustine E-Class before and am totally flattered by the comfyness. Range and effiency? Not the cream of the crop ofc, but its absolutely no problem in the real world. Thnx again, keep up your great work!

[@Hiltsuk1]

Great review 👍

[@SlimBobShady]

That was on par with Mat from Carwow. Great review and really entertaining.

[@marksharman8029]

Yep. Clever car. More clever than most motorists. Driver IQ data collection: Do you stop at stop signs? Can you keep your foot light on the current gas pedal to achieve the specified projected mileage? Have you ever used a handbrake on a slope? Do you indicate before pulling away from the curb? If you answer NO to any of these questions you really need all the help you can get, you need a high IQ vehicle - preferably EV.

[@EVsteve80]

I can’t understand why Mercedes has refused to send the EQC to the US. It out performs many electric cars in the US, is more luxurious and 200+\- miles of range exceeds my need for a rest stop. Plus the EQS is out of my price range, but the EQC isn’t!

[@johnmorelli3775]

Agree completely!

[@Busheyclose81]

I never comment but excellent review 👏🏾

[@Bessunger]

Great Vid. Would like to see ZOE R50 135 and e-208, we just bought our second ZOE, but had a hard time to decide between Renault and Peugeot.

[@andersnielsen6044]

Corsa E would have been a better choice.

[@Bessunger]

@@andersnielsen6044 Not for us. We are tall, the ZOE is more spacious

[@20vs20]

I really hope they bring this to America!!

[@jayk9783]

Love It

[@bramd.8944]

What are the paddle shifters for?

[@wachoindeed6848]

That is for changing how aggressively you want the energy regeneration to be , Two selections of the ( -) give you the maximum and two ++ will give you the mildest and D Is in between. Hope that helps. 500 miles done and loving mine.

[@yourbrickz9644]

Klaus is crazy!!! :D

[@Wasabi9111]

It’s too bad this is not available in the US. I’m interested in the ultimate isolation/relaxation car and this seems perfect. We have the etron in the US, but Reviews seem to say the eqc is even quieter.

[@Electroheads]

Ah that's a shame - sounds like the right car for you! Hopefully the next few electric Mercs make it across the pond 🤞

[@ianpollard6642]

Your getting the cream of the crop straight out of the box with Mercedes giving you the EQS first with this one to follow.

[@Sahkoautoseparempiauto]

...Still saving for one..

[@whitecrowuk575]

The gripe with it is that indeed wasn’t designed as EV from scratch which is mind boggling that they didn’t call it GLC 300e or something - giving it brand new name and yet keeping 70% of existing car is bad. Biggest problem I have is transmission tunnel - absolutely not necessary in EVs and one of the biggest advantages of having one - yet they did not bother to remove it. And if you consider astronomical price - that’s outrageous. Resale value will be worse than others as it’s simply too expensive and not that practical

[@Mrtweet81]

What do you mean it’s Mercs first electric car? What about the 1906 Mercédès Electrique and the B-class electric?

[@andersnielsen6044]

He means that he does not know a single thing of what he is talking about.. Standard youtube!

[@martindean5119]

The video where you seemed to endorse simulated electric car noises was so off-putting. I HATE simulated electric car noises. Understandable to warn pedestrians at low speeds but apart from that ridiculous! Now I’ve recently watched a few more of your videos I have to say they’re so beautifully presented, properly informative and entertaining. I’ll try to watch all of them from now (I’ll let you off 😉)

[@Electroheads]

Hahaha thank you for your forgiveness. I personally think there's a time and place for synthetic noise but this big luxo-barge ain't it!

[@JohnnyZenith]

The Taycan electronic noise is fantastic so I disagree.

[@humushumus2219]

If you're looking for a car that makes the two or more hour drive on twisty up and down roads as pleasant as possible then Mercedes or a German brand is the way to go. There is no doubt about that! The so called reviewers and comments on KZbin is just about repeating American car dogmas.

[@sathish297]

Merc have since stopped EQC line, the ones being sold are end of line ones.

[@linusorlinux8787]

Why was the merc badge side ways

[@Notlib]

It'll be the reversing camera. Sometimes a bit slow to put itself back to normal. Or in this case jammed open....

[@ieditedmyname289]

@@Notlib No, if the driver uses the 360 degree camera the reverse camera pops up. So it’s normal

[@user-es8qt2kw7l]

Can i ask you how big you are?

[@johnmorelli3775]

Not available in Canada until 2025, WTF?

[@TontosVotanPaSocialistas]

This car doesn't look SUV next to you. Whatvus your high? 2,5m?

[@eugenberzani1216]

They dont go electric because you can control the electric car from a tower whereas with thr diesel one you can only shut it down

[@Chiponator]

Oldest car brand is Peugeot, not Mercedes.

[@p1xiegirl]

Just test drove one today. Very underwhelming cabin. Looks like they just made a GLC and made it with batteries. Not the futuristic feel and space of the Model X. As for saying that it feels like every other SUV it is no comparison in size to ML series.

[@ieditedmyname289]

“Futuristic” is the most ghetto thing in any cars ever

[@pl2514]

But you do get the full MBUX screen across the dash as oppose to just the middle one in the GLC.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

The interior cabin does not look or feel at all like the GLC. You did not test drive it if you say that it does. It is even quieter and more comfortable than a GLC, but still not comparable to a GLE. "Feels like every other SUV" is such a strange and inaccurate description for this.

[@tdebug1]

I don't think its underrated or overlooked. Just very overpriced. The price, with at least some reasonable options is coming close to Tesla X. Unfortunately, the EQC range is not exactly close to Tesla X, only the price.

[@CastorTroy666]

The interior looks cheap, dont like the airvents in the middle, reminds of of a VHS machine. The infotainment screen also looks like an after thought.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Whinging for the sake of it.

[@ieditedmyname289]

If the interior looks cheap to you; you must belong to a royal family and drive in a rolls Royce

[@flizzy4645]

@@ieditedmyname289 😂😂😂

[@Nnn30055]

@@ClaireYunFarronXIII if you’re paying big Bucks you would want it to be as close to nice as it could be. Why settle? Fanboy

[@peterh1875]

If you want 'cheap' interior I suggest you jump into a Hyundai Kona EV. Even after a year of driving it, hopping into my EQC is a moment of joy every time. The interior is sublime. Incredibly comfortable, slightly understated - which suits me well, I don't like "in your face", and so, so quiet as you drive along. Very helpful and functional interface, this is not a car you have to fight to drive it the way you want.

[@johnstraylia9982]

My Tesla is a much better faster & better range, this is a GLC chassis, really Mercedes cant make a new chassis for electric? Simply stupid.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Your Tesla is crap.

[@ieditedmyname289]

They have bespoke electric platforms!

[@coolinmac]

wow he is unbelievably annoying.