[gaspedal]

Do you guys know what the plan does Mercedes have in terms of selling this model? Will EQ be accessible in any Mercedes dealership or you will need to order it online?

 

[BlazBlue]

It should be available at local Mercedes dealerships, makes sense that way as it's not an exclusively priced model like the i8.

 

[gaspedal]

If it's going to be available in the dealerships I'm gonna be the first one to test drive it!!!

 

[PetersBenz]

By time this comes out we should be able to buy it and any other MB's online unless its a special product that requires more of an in person buying experience. As for test drives, I know some dealers get them well before order books open so maybe getting yourself on a contact list for that demo will be a good first step

 

[All Electric]

I recently talked to my dealership about info and they know less than we do. I told the salesman I deal with to keep me informed. for now that is the best I could accomplish.

 

[All Electric]

I've been trying to get some production info being that I plan on going EQ and replacing my 2017 C300. This site seems to focus on a fall of 2018 production start. I assume it will be the GLC EQ which is the electric model.

Mercedes-Benz plant expansion on track for 2018 production start | AL.com

Also MBUSA has a lot of info on the vehicle now.

Electric Intelligence
Concept Car

 

[All Electric]

Here is a different view on production. Time will tell as new info comes out. Maybe the German plant will be farther a head and ship first even though I believe those will be headed to Norway. Sorry for all of the links. I will stop after these.

https://www.greencarreports.com/new...reservations-open-in-norway-for-2019-delivery

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/mercedes-first-electric-suv-will-be-built-in-alabama/

 

[All Electric]

I need to update my experience with Mercedes pertaining to purchasing an all electric Mercedes. I was at my dealer of choice this morning for a Nav update and discussed my excitement for a EQC. I was flat out told the vehicle will not be sold outside of California. I could not get a positive answer. They are not set up to work on an electric vehicle or hybred and no info if they will. Something doesn't add up. If this is the case who is California to rate this? Is Governor Brown going to buy everyone a vehicle? This is not the first dealer in Arizona to make this statement. If true I might as well unsubscribe and move on.

 

[Quinn]

Well I can almost guarantee that the EQC will not be locked to California, although that may be one of the first places that sees delivery of them. And they are claiming this because the dealership isn't equipped properly to work on electric vehicles? I mean all they really require is being plugged in to a computer for diagnostics.

 

[All Electric]

Quinn I agree with you totally. My post was mainly to show the mentality of sales staff. If electric was limited to their ability, what are they going to do with the new straight six with the 48 Volt system also known as the 53. It gets frustrating following the electric technology when Mercedes is so silent.

 

[Quinn]

Yeah for sure. With such bold milestones for the electric segment, you'd think that Mercedes would be more forthcoming with their plans. I can't even tell you how excited I was when I heard that was a EQ being shown at Geneva...and then they brought the Fortwo onto the stage..

 

[All Electric]

I'm expecting a production model EQC to appear at the Auto show in Hanover Germany in September 2018. Sooner would be a happier moment though.

 

[PetersBenz]

You guys think that certain models will be limited to dealers?

Not always do car makers launch special models like this without some control over distribution in proportion to projected demand. I know for sure Project One will, but not sure about lower tier EQ products.

 

[All Electric]

It sounds like the production model will be shown in Stockholm Sept 4 2018. Lets hope they will stick to it. The Audi e-tron will be shown in its production state in San Francisco of all places on Sept 17, 2018. I hope the EQC is more impressive.


https://www.electrive.com/2018/07/30/eqc-to-celebrate-september-world-premiere-in-stockholm/

 

[PetersBenz]

coverage of the EQ-C is slowly going online and a great example are videos like the below that take you through the cockpit and infotainment system.