In fact, with no fewer than three electric concept cars, Mercedes-Benz has radically changed the terms of their performance, energy efficiency, and luxury, thus paving the way for a whole new chapter in car technology. What differentiates these three revolutionary futuristic designs called Vision EQXX, Vision One-Eleven, and AMG GT XX, besides the attractive appearance, is that they are real machines equipped with the latest and most radical innovations; hence, a first-hand experience of the future of the transport is made available to the users.
Vision EQXX: Redefining Efficiency Limits
The Vision EQXX illustrates the long-distance capability of electric vehicles. It went over 1000 km on the first trip from Sindelfingen in Germany to the French Riviera with only one charge. In a different trip, it went from Stuttgart to Silverstone in England, where it reached 1,202 km of range, and only 8.3 kWh per 100 km was used, even with slow traffic and high temperatures.
Much of that is due to aerodynamics. With a drag coefficient of only 0.17, the EQXX slices through the air like a teardrop, assisted by its low-slung profile and active rear diffuser. It’s constructed to be lightweight as well, with parts made of carbon fiber, sugar composites, and cast aluminum, saving up to 20 percent in weight over conventional designs.
The battery is equally impressive: it stores 100 kWh of energy, but is 50 percent smaller in volume and 30 percent lighter than the one used in the EQS. Powered at more than 900 volts, it employs smart balancing and cooling systems to optimize efficiency. Even the roof contributes, thanks to solar panels that contribute up to 25 additional kilometers of range on long journeys.
Mercedes has also created a digital twin of the car, a virtual version that mirrors every journey in real time. This helps engineers monitor performance and quickly solve problems. Inside, the driver gets a futuristic experience with a full-width digital display powered by a gaming engine and AI features that learn and anticipate needs.
Vision One-Eleven: Supercar Spirit, Electric Power
The One-Eleven Vision recalls the legendary 1960s and 70s C 111 experimental models. The gullwing doors and orange paint are a tip of the hat to history, but the rest is all about what comes next. It’s streamlined, low profile, and only 46 inches high, adhering to Mercedes’ “One-Bow” design language, making it as aerodynamic as it is dramatic.
Basically, deep down in the center of the car are two YASA (a company owned by Mercedes-Benz) made axial-flux electric motors. The motors that are different from the traditional ones are smaller in size, lightweight, and have more power, which means the car can have better performance, and a new design can be made for it.
The battery is just as modern and has liquid-cooled cylindrical cells, similar to those in a racing car. The car is very different inside. It can switch between two characters: Lounge Mode, which is perfect for a calm ride, and Race Mode, which gives a crazy, Formula 1-like driving position. Every piece from the steering wheel to the dashboard is a mixture of old and new, for instance, an 8-bit screen, a high-resolution performance display, and even an augmented reality driving experience that is allowed by the Magic Leap 2 headset.
AMG GT XX Concept: Electric Performance Redesigned
The future of electric sports cars by Mercedes is not what you would have expected: the AMG GT XX Concept. The AMG. The EA platform that combines aluminum, steel, and composites is both strong and light. With a number such as 0.198 for the drag coefficient, active air control, and a wide rear diffuser, it is steady at speeds over 300 km/h.
Three axial-flux motors, two placed at the back and one at the front, are the sources of power for the car. The power output of the three motors together is more than 1000 kW, which gives the possibility for the car to go beyond 223 mph. Along with YASA and the High-Performance Powertrain Unit of Mercedes-AMG, the motors were oil-cooled for efficiency, while the inverters were water-cooled to ensure their longevity.
The battery is intended to be of extremely high performance, and the use of red, long, and thin cylindrical cells with oxygen direct cooling for rapid dissipation of heat is indicative of this. It can load in a very short time (making about 400 km of autonomy in just 5 minutes if connected to an 850 kW charger) with an energy density of 300 Wh/kg and 740 Wh/L.
The interior of the future is the same as the interior. When loading the paint turns on, the lights of the car are also the speakers to warn pedestrians, and behind it is an LED display that gives information to other drivers. The wheels are also changing with the help of blades that are moving to optimize cooling and aerodynamics, which are turned by small generators that are inside the hubs.
Motorsport Expertise Driving Innovation
A recurring theme through all of these ideas is Mercedes’ strong affinity with motorsport. Formula One and Formula E engineers have applied their knowledge to everything from motor design to cooling systems. What is learned on the race track is being used directly in road cars to enable Mercedes to advance electric technology to new heights.
The Future of Electric Driving
Not only are these ideas just a showcase of the speed or the distance achieved, but they are a future for cars. With the unparalleled effectiveness of the Vision EQXX, the transformation of the supercar of the Vision One-Eleven, and the breakthroughs of the high performance of the AMG GT XX, Mercedes-Benz is very clearly signaling that the world of electrification will be equally thrilling and eco-friendly. The time for the next era of driving has come; it is electric.
