[ss64]

Hello there

So I am a newbie. Got delivery of EQC AMG line premium few days back. Spectral blue metallic. Absolutely stunning car. As an EV maybe can’t say too much. Here are my first impressions.

Look - gorgeous. With those 21 inch alloys is indeed special. Not too big. Not tiny. Just right.Good proportions. Rear looks the best to me! Inside is Mercedes all the way. Good choice of textures and materials. Layout is practical.

Drive - so quiet. Refined. Fast in straight line. Standard regen and comfort mode was best for me. Very easy to drive and live with

Space - comfortable. Front seats are excellent. Boot average. No front trunk.

Tech - good enough for me. Notable things missing are wireless Apple car play and wireless charger. Reversing camera is one of the best.

EV bits- charges fast. Accurate range prediction. Mercedes me app is so so
All in all we are very impressed

 

[dBC]

Welcome to the club.

and wireless charger

I think originally they all came with that - or at least mine did and it's not separately listed on the datacard. I vaguely recall that may have been one of the features dropped due to the great chip shortage.

 

[Dar]

Wireless carplay device can be plugged into your wired carplay usb port-

Carlinkit 4.0 Wireless CarPlay/Wireless Android auto Adapter for Factory Wired CarPlay car,new upgrade, Plug & Play,support online update,Compatible with Audi/Porsche/Mercedes/VW/KIA/Hyundai…: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Shop Carlinkit 4.0 Wireless CarPlay/Wireless Android auto Adapter for Factory Wired CarPlay car,new upgrade, Plug & Play,support online update,Compatible with Audi/Porsche/Mercedes/VW/KIA/Hyundai…. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[Dar]

This charger is notably more powerful than the inbuilt one, so less likely to lose charge if using multiple carplay/android apps on a long journey-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B091Y22NG7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Apple have their own official one too

 

[ss64]

Hi. Thanks. Shall have a look.

 

[Dar]

Hi. Thanks. Shall have a look.

For EQC you will need usb-c cable to connect the carplay device. For carlinkit you can ask the amazon UK seller for this else you can option it directly here:

Carlinkit 4.0 CPC200-CP2A wired to wireless CarPlay carbon fibre shell 5G wifi bluetooth wireless android auto for factory wired CarPlay car models

Our CP2A adapters offer extensive setup options We support Android and Apple mobile phones without switching and restarting. The wireless module used is three antennas, the wireless is 2T2R, the maximum speed can reach 866Mbps, and touchpad operation is supported. The speed of some competing...

www.carlinkit.store

For the phone charger you will likely need plug it into the EQC cigarette port as it is more powerful. This QC 3.0 device will convert that power to USB format that the wireless phone charger can use:

USB C Car Charger AINOPE 48W PD&QC 3.0 Fast USB Car Charger [Mini & Metal] Cigarette Lighter USB Charger Car Adapter Compatible with iPhone 14 Pro Max 13 12 11 XS 8 Plus Galaxy S22 S21 Note 20 Ultra: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Shop USB C Car Charger AINOPE 48W PD&QC 3.0 Fast USB Car Charger [Mini & Metal] Cigarette Lighter USB Charger Car Adapter Compatible with iPhone 14 Pro Max 13 12 11 XS 8 Plus Galaxy S22 S21 Note 20 Ultra. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

Yes, it's awkward and "trially" to setup but the convenience is super once done

 

[dBC]

The on-board USB-C outlets seem to be limited to ~10W. Even while running AndroidAuto with Navigation, Spotify, Signal messaging, and a few voice calls, that's enough to add about 1% of charge to my Pixel 6 every 2 minutes of driving.

 

[Dar]

I have found inbuilt wireless to settle around 120mA, initially anyway though tends to overheat and cutout, USB cable around 490mA and the wireless charger linked above is fastest at around 880mA. The USB cable power is better for heavyish usage than the inbuilt as dBC notes. I attach screenshot measurements separately

 

[dBC]

Phones are like EVs (or EVs are like phones?). Charging rate tapers as the battery gets full, and your shots above are 88%.

Here's how it looks measured at the EQC's USB-C port. It will pump out over 2A continuously if the load calls for it. It doesn't appear to support the higher voltage levels available in USB-C, but 10W is more than enough for my needs.

 

[Dar]

Phones are like EVs (or EVs are like phones?). Charging rate tapers as the battery gets full, and your shots above are 88%.

Here's how it looks measured at the EQC's USB-C port. It will pump out over 2A continuously if the load calls for it. It doesn't appear to support the higher voltage levels available in USB-C, but 10W is more than enough for my needs.

My point is that at that same high charge percentage the third party wireless was delivering about double the amps when plugged into the recommended 12v source for that particular branded charger and phone and battery% combo, but yes the Samsung, or the Pixel for your purpose, hasn't a lack of charging power plugged into USB for my usage too

 

[dBC]

I have found inbuilt wireless to settle around 120mA, initially anyway though tends to overheat and cutout,

Interesting... I've not noticed any problems with the car's in-built wireless charging, although I tend to only use it for short trips where AndroidAuto is not required. On a 24 minute trip just now it managed to take my Pixel6 from 42% to 57%... no doubt helped by the fact the phone was at rest at the time.