Mercedes-Benz EQC - In The Real World

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  • This week James and I have been Driving the Mercedes-Benz EQC, one of the most expensive electric cars you could buy, but also one of the best to drive. We managed 500 miles during our week, and got to grips with its good points, but also, it's not so good points. Join us to find out how we got on.
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  • @bruceharrison9798
    @bruceharrison9798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rather splendid vid, knocked it outa the park yet again, thanx James & Kate

  • @RWBHere
    @RWBHere 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks James. Very desirable, as you intimated, but well beyond the budget of many people.
    Incidentally, we're following through on what we said to you a couple of years ago. Thanks for the encouragement you gave us, on that day.

  • @davidaustin7814
    @davidaustin7814 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the review it as very helpful and informative

  • @nickieredshaw7835
    @nickieredshaw7835 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great review video thanks

  • @pauladams5673
    @pauladams5673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best and most informative review that I've seen on the EQC - well done!

    • @Jamesandkate
      @Jamesandkate  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🙏🏻❤️

  • @SantaridesaKTM
    @SantaridesaKTM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video.

  • @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524
    @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Decents seats, headlights, interior and a HUD. You mention the seatbelts pretension but they also are adjustable up and down too. Everything I miss in my AMG and all missing from my Model S which was 92k new.....

  • @WTFaq
    @WTFaq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review.

  • @lasttraintovegas7189
    @lasttraintovegas7189 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice and honest review....subscribed

  • @oscare.quiros6349
    @oscare.quiros6349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am going to start saving tomorrow for an EQC.

  • @FancyaBevMate
    @FancyaBevMate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Been in Leicester for just over a month working hard on renovation work on our new home, I'll keep an eye out for you guys on the road and give you a wave (not doing taxi work any more in the leaf hence the vlog has taken a nose dive but we still have her) cheers and a good video

    • @RWBHere
      @RWBHere 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to see you on here, George! I wondered what had happened to the blog. An occasional update about the Leaf would still be interesting, so don't give up on it completely. 🙂 👍

    • @FancyaBevMate
      @FancyaBevMate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RWBHere hi mate, I have tons of videos to upload once we have finished renovating the new property I'll get on it. We have 16 solar panels on the new property but I'm having to use the trickle (3kw)charger to charge the leaf (don't mind as it means I'm only using the panels to charge her ;)) will get the Zappi in the new year and will do videos on that too. Speak soon. Cheers

    • @bdeithrick
      @bdeithrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello George. Good to hear from you,.

    • @FancyaBevMate
      @FancyaBevMate 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bdeithrick hi mate thanks, hope you and your family are well. Cheers

    • @milojayson2542
      @milojayson2542 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess im asking randomly but does anybody know a tool to get back into an instagram account?
      I stupidly lost the password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!

  • @EVsteve80
    @EVsteve80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After your enthusiastic rating for the EQC, it makes me quite disappointed that the car isn’t offered in the US! I’ve driven the I pace and the Etron, and would buy the EQC if it were available!

    • @TobyStgt
      @TobyStgt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait for the EQE SUV - which will be released 2022 in the US 👌

  • @gman729
    @gman729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi both, great video again. Your channel has proven to be a great source of information as I look to purchase my first EV. My question for you though is with a £50k budget, what EV would you recommend? Typical daily journey can be between 80 -120 a day.

  • @bellshooter
    @bellshooter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi James, does it have autopark? Not something you need but could be useful for some of us. 😷

    • @Jamesandkate
      @Jamesandkate  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good question. Not something I personally use, and in honestly, forgot to look 😳🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @gerbre1
      @gerbre1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It‘s an option including a 360* camera.

  • @stevehill5012
    @stevehill5012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the option of an EQC or Tesla 3 long range as a company car, would you swap your Tesla for this if money wasn’t a problem? I’m worried I’d have to use public charging more in the EQC as trips are generally just over 100 miles long (220ish round trip) & I’ve read reviews which say it would only do 200 miles in real word driving whereas the Tesla will do this easy. Would be good to know your view as a Tesla owner

    • @everusualsuspect
      @everusualsuspect 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. I'd rather the EQC but it always seems to come back to the public charging setup that makes the TM3 more attractive. Things are supposed to get better over the next 2 years but will they? Where will the government get the replacement for fuel tax from?

  • @t5jerry
    @t5jerry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you`ve gone posh👌👌👌

  • @batandball617
    @batandball617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The build quality seems good, it’s a shame the consumption/ battery size and range isn’t as advantageous as some others others.

    • @RedBatteryHead
      @RedBatteryHead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've seen some other reviews also long journey and it not that bad overal. Better than Ipace.

    • @sircoynie
      @sircoynie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man it just needs another 50mile range and it would be perfect for me!

  • @t5jerry
    @t5jerry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    PLEASE tell me you gave the tesla back ?????

  • @daiashthomas
    @daiashthomas 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which model was this? Was this the AMG line Premium Plus?

  • @robsmith1a
    @robsmith1a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video - thanks. Impressive but really expensive and way too big for me. I look forward to the day when all categories of cars are available in EV form (In particular I am waiting for a sensibly prices convertible with a hard top - have a feeling it will never actually happen though given that SUVs seem to be all most people want at present). On a longer journey I think a lot of people underestimate how much more relaxing and less tiring it is to be in a quiet car.

    • @lydiaann4490
      @lydiaann4490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Robert Smith what are your expectation ?

  • @jastallion45
    @jastallion45 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andy reviews for etron?

  • @gpwisbey
    @gpwisbey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    when will we get update on your Tesla problems?

    • @Jamesandkate
      @Jamesandkate  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A couple of weeks 👍🏻

  • @MrHosammos
    @MrHosammos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. Do you know what is service A in EQC? What is done exactly? Thanks in advance for your help

    • @Jamesandkate
      @Jamesandkate  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know the specifics without checking Autodata, but a simple Google search would dig that up for you 👍🏻

    • @MrHosammos
      @MrHosammos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jamesandkate thanks for your reply. I really tried but didn't find anything for this I tried to ask you if you can help me

  • @flashman3962
    @flashman3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smooth Country?

  • @relaxnchill9335
    @relaxnchill9335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mercedes currently have a 0% PCP offer on the EQC which will save you around £6.5k in interest over 4 years. Range starts at £65k. So £12k down and £500/month. Also get 2 years free charging on the polar network or a free charger installation. Mixing all the factors in its like buying (pcp) a £50k phev or £40-45k ICE. Local dealer tells me 0% offer will continue. Have test drive booked.

    • @Jamesandkate
      @Jamesandkate  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let us know how you get on with your test drive.

    • @relaxnchill9335
      @relaxnchill9335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jamesandkate had a look around it today, underwhelmed tbh. No different to a £25k A Class interior. Boot extremely shallow, no good for my golf trolley n clubs. Probably Model 3 for me now or consider the Enyaq?

    • @CarFinanceSimplified
      @CarFinanceSimplified 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The question is, do you really want to put a £12k lump sum into a PCP? You’ll get very little, if any of this back at the other end.

    • @relaxnchill9335
      @relaxnchill9335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CarFinanceSimplified whether you put this in as a deposit or pay extra per month does not impact what you get the other end. To put 12k and get £53k interest free is a no brainer if you want to go pcp.

    • @CarFinanceSimplified
      @CarFinanceSimplified 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@relaxnchill9335 True, but I'd sooner have more capital for other things. Each to their own.

  • @wobby1516
    @wobby1516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No update yet on your Tesla problems.

    • @Jamesandkate
      @Jamesandkate  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's coming

    • @lydiaann4490
      @lydiaann4490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Colin Munro How are you doing and hope to hear from you?

  • @bellshooter
    @bellshooter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you change Hamiltons' tyre and nick this?

  • @GAmbrose
    @GAmbrose 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty sure the EQC doesn't have air suspension by the way.

    • @Jamesandkate
      @Jamesandkate  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It does, only on the rear, bizarrely 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @davidspencer7254
    @davidspencer7254 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is something very messy about the fascia.

    • @Jamesandkate
      @Jamesandkate  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which part in particular. I don't think the camera angle does it any favours tbh, but I really liked it.

  • @bellshooter
    @bellshooter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've GOT to pick up a Polestar....heart bleeding 😂😂

  • @nickl8247
    @nickl8247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone want to buy a kidney??

  • @GeoffJonesEsprit
    @GeoffJonesEsprit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do own the Model 3 regardless of PCP, it's like saying you don't own your house as you have a mortgage... Btw that Merc looks like a tarts boudoir inside 🤣

  • @johnnorth9355
    @johnnorth9355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pity about the legacy debt MB carries. The more successful their EV's the worse the companies finances.

    • @lydiaann4490
      @lydiaann4490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @John North what are your expectation ? How are you doing and hope to hear from you?

  • @mikecarter2737
    @mikecarter2737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please, no more charging reports. You need to match the capabilities of the car with the charger, which may require actually driving to an appropriate charger. Hint: it is all about Amps, not kW. For example, our BEVs will charge at 49kW and 41kW, but they each draw 135A, so they do not reach max rate on most "50kW" chargers, which might only supply 125A. You two are engineers, right? Showing the Leaf+ charging at 50kW? on a "70kW" charger was just sad. You needed 270-300A to do the car justice.

    • @Jamesandkate
      @Jamesandkate  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The issue with adding amps/kWs or kWhs in detail confuse people. It makes a video boring to the viewers. What people need to see is, what will it actually charge at when I plug it in, not, what amperage the charger can carry over. Add to this, we have roughly 12-14 minutes to get it all in.

  • @user-we6fi9se3g
    @user-we6fi9se3g ปีที่แล้ว

    I always drive a Merc, but it has to be Diesel, no way would I buy an electric one, crazy price and I need a car that does 600 miles without having to fill up or charge.........

  • @jonathansage2147
    @jonathansage2147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No mention of the lack of a frunk or the non-skateboard battery layout? The EQC handles terribly around corners. Pass.

  • @csengo70
    @csengo70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What pile of BS this car is. For that much money any car maker can built a great car. That is not impressive. Plus it looks boring as hell

    • @Manos-de-Piedra
      @Manos-de-Piedra 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What car have you got? A Nissan micra?

    • @csengo70
      @csengo70 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Manos-de-Piedra wow! What a brilliant comment you made. Congratulations pea brain

  • @typxxilps
    @typxxilps 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    crappy car ... and unreliable for our family ...80 kWh and too high consumption.
    Endless list of extras and that particular 1886 one is already outdated.
    They could not even deliver in time, delayed by ages.
    We gave it back as model S 2019 before.
    And we had 50 Mercedes the last 2 decades or so and even SL 600 not once, but more than a hand full new SL.
    But the quality has been lost - if you own these cars for just 2 years and less than 66000 km.
    Everything should work for just 2 years but it did not ... excep S and middle class DIESEL.
    These worked out especially on long distance.