TEN 334 - MERCEDES-BENZ EQS, VW GOES ALL-IN WITH BATTERY PRODUCTION, POLE TO POLE IN AN EV

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN covers a wide array of EV news, with the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan taking center stage. The reviewer highlights its ultra-high-end luxury, impressive efficiency with a drag coefficient of 0.2, and a substantial WLTP range of up to 770 km (478 miles). However, the lack of pricing information is noted as a significant omission. Other key updates include Ford's "BlueCruise" semi-autonomous driving system, Euro NCAP crash test results for the VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq, and Xpeng's P5 featuring built-in lidar. The show also touches on a controversial price hike for Tesla's Solar Roof installations and Volkswagen's significant expansion of its battery production capacity. While the EQS is presented as a technological marvel, the lack of price and the Tesla Solar Roof issue suggest potential customer friction points.