Mercedes is chuffed with the clever new heating and cooling system for the batteries which it says makes for a longer life (the batteries are designed to last 10 years or 155,000 miles) and quicker charging. A 170kW fast-charger can add enough juice for 112 miles in 15 minutes.
The batteries are tucked away low down in the EVA2 platform (same as that used for the EQS) whose long-wheelbase layout and flat floor should allow for plenty of space inside. Outside, the extreme cab-forward design, seamless aerodynamic detailing and bow-shaped greenhouse with glass roof and lift-up tailgate, all follow the style set by the bigger EQS, and immediately identify it as an electric car.
Identifying this five-door, five-seater sedan as an AMG is largely down to a colour and trim job. Signature AMG elements include a black panel grille with vertical chrome struts, high gloss black front apron, splitter and side sills, while at the back there’s a body-colour rear apron and larger spoiler. There’s a range of AMG wheels up to 21 inches, all of them said to be aerodynamically optimised. Optional are the AMG black-and-chrome Night Package, carbon brakes and carbon-fibre trims.
Inside, AMG seats, steering wheel, pedals, materials, graphics and emblems are about your lot. That leaves the (optional) vast Hyperscreen to be the main talking point of the cabin, as it is in other Mercedes models that offer it.