The EQB is a brand-new model for Mercedes-Benz, and it will go on sale in North America this summer. The EQB300 will be the entry-level model, with a 225-hp electric motor producing 288 pound-feet of torque. The dual-motor EQB350 produces 288 horsepower and 324 pound-feet. The EQB shares chassis components with the GLB but is significantly heavier, providing a more stable ride.<\/p>\n
During a brief test drive, the EQB350 felt faster than the GLB250 and more in line with the AMG GLB35. When we get a chance to put the EQB through its paces, we’ll update this story with test results and first impressions. The EQB, like the GLB-class SUV, has a spacious cabin with upscale materials; a third row of seats is available, but it’s extremely snug and won’t be comfortable for most adults.<\/p>\n
Mercedes EQB Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Accel. 0-60 mph<\/td>\n
6 s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Top speed<\/td>\n
99 mph (200 km\/h)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engine power<\/td>\n
288 hp (215 kW)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engine torque<\/td>\n
384 lb-ft (521 Nm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Drive type<\/td>\n
AWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Range<\/td>\n
297 miles (478 km)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Battery pack capacity<\/td>\n
69.7 kWh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Hyundai Ioniq 7<\/h3>\n
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The Hyundai Ioniq 7 will be a three-row electric crossover that will be the top model in the brand’s EV lineup when it debuts in 2024. The Seven concept is used as a guide in these renderings to imagine how the production version might look.<\/p>\n
In the foreground, this rendering modifies the Seven concept’s face to make it more production-ready. This one, instead of banks of vertical LED lights, has four vertically oriented lamps on each side of the nose. Instead of more pixel-like LEDs, there’s a faux grille in the centre here.<\/p>\n
There’s also a thin light strip at the base of the hood. The Ioniq 7 SUV will be built on the same E-GMP 800-volt platform as the Ioniq 7. In fact, it will be the largest vehicle built on this platform (roughly the same size as the Hyundai Palisade), and it will also have the largest battery – 100 kWh, with an EPA range of 300 miles (483 km). When connected to a 350-kW fast charger, the Seven’s battery is said to charge from 10% to 80% in about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
Hyundai Ioniq 7 Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Accel. 0-60 mph<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Top speed<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engine power<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engine torque<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Drive type<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Range<\/td>\n
483 kms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Battery pack capacity<\/td>\n
100 kwh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Kia EV9<\/h3>\n
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The new Kia EV9 SUV with seven seats will be unveiled in early 2023. Kia claimed the roadgoing model would reach 62 mph in five seconds and have a range of about 335 miles. It will also use the same 800-volt charging architecture as the EV6, allowing for a 10-80% charge in under 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the EV9 will be able to receive over-the-air (OTA) software updates, as well as feature-on-demand (FoD) services that will allow customers to unlock additional functions such as heated seats and adaptive high-beam headlights after purchasing the vehicle. More information about the EV9 will be revealed before its debut in the first few months of 2023.<\/p>\n
Kia EV9 Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Accel. 0-60 mph<\/td>\n
5s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Top speed<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engine power<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engine torque<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Drive type<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Range<\/td>\n
335 miles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Battery pack capacity<\/td>\n
NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Lucid Gravity<\/h3>\n
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The Lucid SUV, codenamed Project Gravity, will be available in 2023 as a large, luxury electric crossover. The Gravity will be the electric startup’s second model, built on the same electric platform as the Lucid Air sedan but with three rows of seating for up to seven passengers. We expect the Gravity, which will use the Lucid Electric Advanced Platform (LEAP), to have identical powertrains to the Air, with outputs of 480, 620, 800, and 1,080 horsepower derived from dual electric motors powering all four wheels.<\/p>\n
With the added weight and size of the Lucid SUV, we expect performance to suffer slightly, with 0-60 mph taking slightly longer than the Air’s 2.5-second blast and a top speed of less than 168 mph in the most powerful model. Electric driving range is also likely to be impacted, but ballpark figures of 400 miles for base models and slightly less than 500 miles for the two top trims are still expected, while 300 kW fast-charging capability ensures up to 300 miles of range can be recovered in just 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
Lucid Gravity Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Accel. 0-60 mph<\/td>\n
2.5s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Top speed<\/td>\n
168 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engine power<\/td>\n
480, 620, 800, and 1,080 horsepower<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
the Rivian R1S is an all-electric SUV aimed at consumers with active lifestyles. Like its truck sibling, the R1S promises excellent off-road capability and up to three rows of seating. Underpinning the Rivian R1S is a skateboard architecture that mounts the battery under the passenger compartments, giving the SUV a low center of gravity. Like its truck sibling, the R1S has 14.5 inches of ground clearance for better off-road performance. Rivian claims the R1S should offer excellent acceleration with acceleration to 60 in as quick as 3.0 seconds.<\/p>\n
Rivian R1S pricing will start in the mid-$70,000 range and driving range comes in at over 300 miles.<\/p>\n