In only 18 months, from the proverbial “white sheet of paper” to the street. The VISION EQXX is part of a technology programme that can bring innovative solutions to series production faster than ever.

Taking electric range and efficiency to an entirely new level

VISION EQXX.

The VISION EQXX research prototype is a vehicle designed specifically for the transformative journey into electromobility.

With more than 620 miles¹ (1,000 km) of real-world electric range on a single charge and energy consumption of less than 10 kWh/100 km, the VISION EQXX is a blueprint for the future of efficiency. Beyond the exceptional achievements of its highly advanced drivetrain, impressive drag coefficient of 0.17 and lightweight bionic design, the VISION EQXX is also a masterclass in a radically new software-driven approach to the UI/UX. A game engine elevates the UI graphics to a whole new level of digital luxury. The user interface shows how real-time graphics opens up entirely new digital possibilities, reacting immediately to the driver’s needs and bringing the real world into the vehicle. This human machine merge creates a true partnership between car and driver. This increasingly seamless relationship is further facilitated with intuitive interaction via the highly efficient yet visually striking one-piece display. Meanwhile, through machine learning, a more characterful, emotional voice for “Hey Mercedes” places the conversation between driver and car on a whole new and more natural level.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Exterior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Exterior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Interior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Interior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Interior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Interior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Exterior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Exterior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Exterior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Exterior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Exterior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Interior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Interior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Exterior.
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, Exterior.

Blueprint for sustainable luxury

The innovations of the VISION EQXX serve as a blueprint for future Mercedes-Benz vehicles and offer luxury that can be experienced through sustainable materials such as animal-free leather alternatives. Mercedes-Benz has also set new records for aerodynamics and weight reduction and developed a software-based vehicle concept with a focus on long-distance efficiency and resource-saving design. The VISION EQXX interprets modern luxury and sensual clarity in a progressive way.

VISION EQXX: the most important technical data at a glance
Battery energy content <100 kWh
Rated voltage >900 Volts
Cd value 0.17
Front face 2.12 m²
Power 180 kW
Wheelbase 2,800 mm
Length/width/height 4,975/1,870/1,348 mm
Unladen vehicle weight 1,755 kg
Ola Källenius.

The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX is how we imagine the future of electric cars. Just one-and-a-half years ago, we started this project leading to the most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever built – with an outstanding energy consumption of less than 10 kWh per 100 kilometres. It has a range of more than 1,000 kilometres¹ on a single charge using a battery that would fit even into a compact vehicle. The VISION EQXX is an advanced car in so many dimensions – and it even looks stunning and futuristic. With that, it underlines where our entire company is headed: We will build the world’s most desirable electric cars.

Ola Källenius
Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG
Ola Källenius.

On a total of three long-distance journeys, Mercedes-Benz has proven the practicality of this visionary vehicle and exceeded its own efficiency record. The VISION EQXX completed its first long-distance journey in real road traffic in April 2022. Further journeys, each with more than 1,000 kilometres, followed in June 2022 and March 2024.
April 2022: From Stuttgart to Cassis Close
Start Sindelfingen, April 5th, 2022, 7:00 a.m.
Arrival Cassis, April 5th, 2022, 7:02 p.m.
Travel route Sindelfingen, Gotthard Tunnel, Milan, Cassis
Driving distance 1,008 kilometres
Total travel time/movement 12 hours and 2 minutes/11 hours and 32 minutes
Average speed 87.4 km/h
Maximum speed on motorway 140 km/h
Average consumption 8.7 kWh per 100 km
Battery charge level on arrival (SoC) around 15%
Remaining range on arrival around 140 km
The journey started in cold and rainy conditions, and was undertaken at regular road speeds, including prolonged fast-lane cruising at up to 140 km/h on the German autobahn and near the speed limit elsewhere. The one-day road trip went through several European borders: from Germany to Switzerland, on to Italy, past Milan and finally to its destination, the port town of Cassis near Marseille in the South of France.
The journey started in cold and rainy conditions, and was undertaken at regular road speeds, including prolonged fast-lane cruising at up to 140 km/h on the German autobahn and near the speed limit elsewhere. The one-day road trip went through several European borders: from Germany to Switzerland, on to Italy, past Milan and finally to its destination, the port town of Cassis near Marseille in the South of France.
The long-distance drive was completed with the charging socket sealed and accompanied by an independent expert from certification body TÜV Süd.
The long-distance drive was completed with the charging socket sealed and accompanied by an independent expert from certification body TÜV Süd.
The journey was monitored and analysed from the Electric Software Hub at the Mercedes Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen. It shows that Mercedes-Benz's new development approach of thinking holistically about efficiency beyond the powertrain and aerodynamics down to the smallest detail and working more closely than ever before across divisions and with external partners has successfully paid off.
The journey was monitored and analysed from the Electric Software Hub at the Mercedes Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen. It shows that Mercedes-Benz's new development approach of thinking holistically about efficiency beyond the powertrain and aerodynamics down to the smallest detail and working more closely than ever before across divisions and with external partners has successfully paid off.
A single battery charge, 11 hours and 32 minutes pure driving time, two stops of 15 minutes each to switch drivers and a total of 1,008 kilometres driven.
A single battery charge, 11 hours and 32 minutes pure driving time, two stops of 15 minutes each to switch drivers and a total of 1,008 kilometres driven.
The battery's state of charge on arrival was around 15 percent, amounting to a remaining range of around 140 kilometres, and the average consumption was a record-breaking low of 8.7 kWh per 100 kilometres.
The battery's state of charge on arrival was around 15 percent, amounting to a remaining range of around 140 kilometres, and the average consumption was a record-breaking low of 8.7 kWh per 100 kilometres.
On its maiden road trip the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX set an impressive record for reach.
On its maiden road trip the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX set an impressive record for reach.
The journey started in cold and rainy conditions, and was undertaken at regular road speeds, including prolonged fast-lane cruising at up to 140 km/h on the German autobahn and near the speed limit elsewhere. The one-day road trip went through several European borders: from Germany to Switzerland, on to Italy, past Milan and finally to its destination, the port town of Cassis near Marseille in the South of France.
The long-distance drive was completed with the charging socket sealed and accompanied by an independent expert from certification body TÜV Süd.
The journey was monitored and analysed from the Electric Software Hub at the Mercedes Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen. It shows that Mercedes-Benz's new development approach of thinking holistically about efficiency beyond the powertrain and aerodynamics down to the smallest detail and working more closely than ever before across divisions and with external partners has successfully paid off.
A single battery charge, 11 hours and 32 minutes pure driving time, two stops of 15 minutes each to switch drivers and a total of 1,008 kilometres driven.
The battery's state of charge on arrival was around 15 percent, amounting to a remaining range of around 140 kilometres, and the average consumption was a record-breaking low of 8.7 kWh per 100 kilometres.
On its maiden road trip the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX set an impressive record for reach.
June 2022: From Stuttgart to Silverstone Close
VISION EQXX breaks own efficiency record on 1,202 km summer road trip from Stuttgart (Germany) to Silverstone (UK) on a single battery charge.
VISION EQXX breaks own efficiency record on 1,202 km summer road trip from Stuttgart (Germany) to Silverstone (UK) on a single battery charge.
Start Sindelfingen, April 5th, 2022, 7:00 a.m.
Arrival Cassis, April 5th, 2022, 7:02 p.m.
Travel route Sindelfingen, Gotthard Tunnel, Milan, Cassis
Driving distance 1,008 kilometres
Total travel time/movement 12 hours and 2 minutes/11 hours and 32 minutes
Average speed 87.4 km/h
Maximum speed on motorway 140 km/h
Average consumption 8.7 kWh per 100 km
Summer temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius coupled with increased traffic density around Stuttgart and in the southeast of England were the biggest challenges of this road trip. Nevertheless, the VISION EQXX kept a cool head at all times thanks to its innovative thermal management.
Summer temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius coupled with increased traffic density around Stuttgart and in the southeast of England were the biggest challenges of this road trip. Nevertheless, the VISION EQXX kept a cool head at all times thanks to its innovative thermal management.
After negotiating an autobahn closure and demanding cross-country diversion near Stuttgart, the VISION EQXX crossed the French border near Strasbourg then cruised across northern France at highway speeds to Calais, where it boarded the Eurotunnel.
After negotiating an autobahn closure and demanding cross-country diversion near Stuttgart, the VISION EQXX crossed the French border near Strasbourg then cruised across northern France at highway speeds to Calais, where it boarded the Eurotunnel.
After arriving at Silverstone, the VISION EQXX completed 11 laps on the pit with the last of the charge.
After arriving at Silverstone, the VISION EQXX completed 11 laps on the pit with the last of the charge.
Throughout the road trip, the VISION EQXX took advantage of its innovative thermal management system to achieve an average consumption of 8.3 kWh/100 km in the face of heavy traffic and summer temperatures.
Throughout the road trip, the VISION EQXX took advantage of its innovative thermal management system to achieve an average consumption of 8.3 kWh/100 km in the face of heavy traffic and summer temperatures.
Summer temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius coupled with increased traffic density around Stuttgart and in the southeast of England were the biggest challenges of this road trip. Nevertheless, the VISION EQXX kept a cool head at all times thanks to its innovative thermal management.
After negotiating an autobahn closure and demanding cross-country diversion near Stuttgart, the VISION EQXX crossed the French border near Strasbourg then cruised across northern France at highway speeds to Calais, where it boarded the Eurotunnel.
After arriving at Silverstone, the VISION EQXX completed 11 laps on the pit with the last of the charge.
Throughout the road trip, the VISION EQXX took advantage of its innovative thermal management system to achieve an average consumption of 8.3 kWh/100 km in the face of heavy traffic and summer temperatures.
March 2024: From Rhiyadh to Dubai Close
Start Mercedes-Benz Center, Riyadh, 8 March 2024, 4:15 a.m. (AST)
Arrival Mercedes-Benz Brand Center, Dubai, 8 March 2024, 7:57 p.m. (GST)
Travel route Riyadh, Haradh, Al Batha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Driving distance 1,010 km (627.6 miles)
Total travel time 14:42 h
Average speed 68.7 km/h (42.7 mph) including vehicle static (1:57 h due to border crossing and driver change); 79.4 km/h (49.3 mph) in motion
Maximum speed on motorway 140 km/h (87 mph)
Average consumption 7.4 kWh/100km (8.4 mi/kWh)¹, equalling around 0.9 l/100 km or 282 MPGe for a petrol-fuelled vehicle
On a challenging route profile encompassing busy city streets and open desert, the pioneering test vehicle delivered electric power consumption of 7.4 kWh/100km (8.4 mi/kWh)². This equates to an equivalent of around 0.9 l/100 km or 282 MPGe for a petrol-fuelled vehicle.
On a challenging route profile encompassing busy city streets and open desert, the pioneering test vehicle delivered electric power consumption of 7.4 kWh/100km (8.4 mi/kWh)². This equates to an equivalent of around 0.9 l/100 km or 282 MPGe for a petrol-fuelled vehicle.
Of particular interest in the dry desert heat of up to 34 degrees Celsius was the car’s advanced thermal management. The intelligent on-demand system kept the electric drivetrain and the cabin cool. The air conditioning system was operational during the trip with minimal negative impact on energy efficiency thanks in part to the multi-source heat pump.
Of particular interest in the dry desert heat of up to 34 degrees Celsius was the car’s advanced thermal management. The intelligent on-demand system kept the electric drivetrain and the cabin cool. The air conditioning system was operational during the trip with minimal negative impact on energy efficiency thanks in part to the multi-source heat pump.
The route of 1,010 km (627.6 miles) was completed in a total driving time of 14 hours and 42 minutes. Having left Riyadh at 4:15 a.m. with a full battery, the VISION EQXX still had 309 kilometres (192 miles) of range left when it arrived in Dubai at 7:57 p.m.
The route of 1,010 km (627.6 miles) was completed in a total driving time of 14 hours and 42 minutes. Having left Riyadh at 4:15 a.m. with a full battery, the VISION EQXX still had 309 kilometres (192 miles) of range left when it arrived in Dubai at 7:57 p.m.
On a challenging route profile encompassing busy city streets and open desert, the pioneering test vehicle delivered electric power consumption of 7.4 kWh/100km (8.4 mi/kWh)². This equates to an equivalent of around 0.9 l/100 km or 282 MPGe for a petrol-fuelled vehicle.
Of particular interest in the dry desert heat of up to 34 degrees Celsius was the car’s advanced thermal management. The intelligent on-demand system kept the electric drivetrain and the cabin cool. The air conditioning system was operational during the trip with minimal negative impact on energy efficiency thanks in part to the multi-source heat pump.
The route of 1,010 km (627.6 miles) was completed in a total driving time of 14 hours and 42 minutes. Having left Riyadh at 4:15 a.m. with a full battery, the VISION EQXX still had 309 kilometres (192 miles) of range left when it arrived in Dubai at 7:57 p.m.

An important global ambassador for electric mobility that pairs efficiency with luxury

More than two years after it was unveiled, the VISION EQXX has covered more than 25,000 kilometres (15,534 miles) testing its pioneering electric technology under a wide range of demanding real-life conditions. In a region often associated with super sports cars and full-size SUVs, the compact dimensions and sleek proportions of the VISION EQXX drew intense interest. The slippery drag coefficient of just 0.17 pairs with a sophisticated fastback design to represent a highly desirable ambassador for electric mobility. Likewise, with charging infrastructure still sparse in many parts of the world, this was a valuable opportunity to demonstrate long-range electric efficiency under real-life conditions. Another important aspect of the Mercedes-Benz electrification strategy.

In addition to the two previous road trips in Europe, Mercedes-Benz has also taken the VISION EQXX to audiences in the US and China. This has given key global target groups the chance to experience for themselves a realistic, road-going example of luxurious and sustainable electric efficiency.
The VISION EQXX in Las Vegas, USA.
The VISION EQXX in Las Vegas, USA.
The VISION EQXX in Shanghai, China.
The VISION EQXX in Shanghai, China.
The VISION EQXX in Las Vegas, USA.
The VISION EQXX in Shanghai, China.

¹Range figures preliminary and based on digital simulations in real-life traffic conditions. The VISION EQXX has not undergone type approval or homologation
²On-board consumption without charging losses.

This article was last updated in Oktober 2025.
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