The information on the 356th batch of new car declaration from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has not been released yet, but the catalogue of new energy vehicle models exempt from vehicle purchase tax has already been unveiled. The battery capacity and range of BMW iX M60, Mercedes-Benz EQS 53 AMG, and Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 are all displayed.
All three cars in this release have an extra large battery capacity:
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The top-of-the-line BMW iX M60 model has a Ministry of Industry and Information Technology-approved battery capacity of 111.5 kWh, a CLTC range of 640 km, and a WLTP range of 586 km;
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS 53 AMG has a Ministry of Industry and Information Technology-approved battery capacity of 111.8 kWh, a CLTC range of 601 km, and a WLTP range of 566 km;
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The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 model has a Ministry of Industry and Information Technology-approved battery capacity of 96.1 kWh, a CLTC range of 752/717 km, and a WLTP range of 660 km.
The larger battery versions of EQS and iX are currently the largest and second-largest pure electric vehicles for sale domestically. The AMG/M Performance high-performance versions of the current product line are included in this tax-exempt list.
In addition, the iX M60 and EQS 53 AMG models are themselves expensive, with the iX M60 priced at 996,900 CNY and the EQS 53 AMG possibly approaching 1.8 million CNY. For consumers who intend to purchase, being included in the tax-exempt list will be an important incentive.
iX M60
Highlights of the iX M60:
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Equipped with an extra large battery of 111.5 kWh, usable capacity of 106.3 kWh. Range of 566 km by WLTP standard;
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Maximum output power of dual motors is 455 kW, and the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is 3.8 s. The lowest energy consumption per hundred kilometers is 21.7 kWh, and the top speed can reach 250 km/h;
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Sport mode provides a catapult start, which can provide a maximum torque of 1,100 Nm. This is the highest torque model in BMW history;
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Equipped with up to 35 features, including a Bowers\& Wilkins 4D diamond surround sound system, infrared heating technology, and Pro automatic parking assist system;
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The Pro automatic parking assist system has remote phone-controlled parking, and the tracing reversing function has been extended from 50 meters to 200 meters. Up to 10 parking paths can be stored;
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Equipped with front double wishbone rear five-link suspension, M-exclusive adaptive dual-axle air suspension and electronic control shock absorbers, xDrive all-wheel drive, rear-wheel active steering, and M sports braking system, etc.
EQS 53 AMG
The Mercedes EQS 53 AMG is priced at 152,546.1 euros in Europe, and the price may approach 1.8 million yuan after entering the domestic market.
The Mercedes EQS 53 AMG has a battery capacity of 111.8 kWh according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, a CLTC range of 601 km, and a WLTP range of 566 km.
The standard power of this model is 484 kW, the maximum torque is 950 N·m, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.8 seconds, and the top speed is 220 km/h. After choosing the “AMG Dynamic Plus Package”, the power will be increased to 560 kW, the peak torque will reach 1,020 N·m, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h will be shortened to 3.4 seconds, and the top speed will be increased to 250 km/h.
These are impressive data for a D-class car with a wheelbase over 3.2 meters. In addition, Mercedes provides a carbon ceramic brake kit for users who have such a demand.
Although it is an electric car, Mercedes emphasized that the EQS 53 AMG is not a silent performance car. Therefore, Mercedes specially adjusted the AMG-style analog sound effect. It is worth noting that this simulation sound effect is not only available inside the car but also outside the car. The high-power external sound effect can have a “street bombing” effect.
EQE 350
The EQE 350 model has the following specifications:
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The size is 4,946 × 1,961 × 1,512 mm, and the wheelbase is 3,120 mm. It is based on the Mercedes EVA 2 pure electric platform and will be produced by Beijing Mercedes for the domestic market.- Equipped with an 811 three-element lithium battery pack with a battery capacity of 96.1 kWh, the CLTC range is 752/717 km and the WLTP range is 660 km.
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The EQE 350 rear axle is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 215 kW. The maximum power of the high-performance models of subsequent EQE is 500 kW;
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The maximum charging power is 170 kW, and it can charge 35.55 kWh in 15 minutes, which can supplement the WLTP range by 250 km;
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The Hyperscreen vehicle system is equipped with an 8-core CPU, 24 G memory, and 12 vibration motors. Vibration feedback can be achieved in any area of the screen by touch;
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Equipped with rear axle steering, with angles of 4.5° and 10°, the latter can shorten the turning diameter to 10.7 m. The motor torque adjustment can reach 10,000 times per minute, achieving extremely precise torque distribution.
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