
EQ Power:
The plug-in hybrid
from Mercedes-Benz.
EQ Power:
The plug-in hybrid
from Mercedes-Benz.
New dynamics, efficiency and range for all vehicle segments.
Technology simply explained
This is how the plug-in hybrid works.
The drive components: Innovative technology with intelligent interaction for greater efficiency.
Technology simply explained
This is how the plug-in hybrid works.
The drive components: Innovative technology with intelligent interaction for greater efficiency.


Plug-in charging
Basically, a plug-in hybrid can be charged at any household power socket. A much quicker alternative, however, is the Mercedes-Benz Wallbox.
This will bring your vehicle back to full charge as quickly as possible. If you are not at home, public charging stations are also an option for "filling up" your vehicle with power.

Lithium-ion high-voltage battery
A lithium-ion high-voltage battery, which can be charged from an external electric power source, is used for storing the electric power.
This type of battery combines high power density with high durability while taking up relatively little space. It is charged via a charging socket in the side wall or in the rear bumper of the vehicle.

Drives including electric motors.
The electric motor can be used either as a motor or as a generator. When operating as a motor it serves as the drive system, while in overrun mode and when braking the electrical energy is recovered and used to charge the lithium-ion battery.
The electric motor is able to make its maximum torque available as soon as the vehicle moves off, which makes for particularly powerful acceleration from a standstill. The highly efficient torque converter means that start-up comfort is just as good in hybrid operation.

Recuperative brake system
Recuperation is about converting kinetic energy into electric power in order to recover some of the braking energy in overrun mode.
This energy can be stored in the lithium-ion battery for later use by the electric motor for drive power and auxiliary uses in the vehicle (e.g. the climate control system).

Internal combustion engine
Depending on the model, high performance spark-ignition or diesel engines are combined with hybrid modules and batteries with different performance ratings.
When required, the output of the combustion engine is supported by the electric motor – for an extra boost when accelerating. The result is a performance that combines driving pleasure and comfort with reduced consumption and lower local emissions.
Your first virtual test drive.
Your first virtual test drive.
The calculator uses average figures to calculate how far you could travel with an alternatively powered vehicle. Install the free EQ Ready app on your smartphone now to simulate your daily driving behaviour. The app analyses your individual mobility behaviour over an extended period, taking your personal driving profile into account.