The connected cars have existed for several years. But with a mass influx electric carsthey come online almost systematically to offer updates” by air“. These software updates also allow you to fix a bug, improve existing functionality, or even sometimes add new functionality. And this new technology is now bringing new business to the automotive world. It is about options on request !
This is exactly what is happening in the United States. German manufacturer Mercedes Benz now offers the option ” Increase in acceleration “, from $1,200 before tax for a year. This only applies to EQ series cars. But what exactly does it offer?
Upgrade to increase power
If you pay $1,200 a year, you can get a little extra power behind the wheel of your electric Mercedes. According to the manufacturer, the option improves the raw power of vehicles by about 20-24%. So, a sedan EQE 350 4MATIC varies from 292 to 354 horsepowerEQS 450 4MATIC makes for an even more interesting power gap from 360 to 449 horsepower. On average, Mercedes indicates that its models gain between 0.8 and 1 second of power. If you take the EQE SUV, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is no longer in 6.2 seconds, but in 5.2 seconds with the purchased option.
Dishonest builders?
From our European point of view, it looks a bit stingy. Especially if you know the price at which these large electric toys are sold. Paying a high price for a model with “factory restrictions” may not be fair in principle. On paper, the customer knows what he is buying and only pays for the power shown. Mercedes simply offers to improve it further. On the other hand, at this level of range, this power limit may seem a bit out of place for the price and sows doubts in the mind of the consumer: what is the real power of my car? Will I get my money back…?
One thing is for sure, if you like the concept, manufacturers will have a business day to add paid optionscan be activated remotely after purchase!
Mercedes EQ Performance can be unlocked with a 00 year subscription / https://t.co/FXjzgchurB
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Source: Auto Plus
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