Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[hoffmeister_fan]

Deary me, the insecurity is real with all those Maybach emblems.

 

[Swissbob]

Deary me, the insecurity is real with all those Maybach emblems.

I am really happy that I bought a pre Mopf, these emblems are so tacky and blingy.

 

[Merc1]

I refuse to believe the C and GLC AMG EVs will have 952hp. That’s just absurd overkill.

M

 

[Design FIRST]

I refuse to believe the C and GLC AMG EVs will have 952hp. That’s just absurd overkill.

M

It certainly appears absurd at initial glance. But these almost comically bizarre horsepower (kW) outputs are a byproduct of the increasing efficiency of e-motors in general. Basically, massive power output comes as an inevitable bonus. The complexities and costs involved in the boosting of power outputs in ICE (Hybrid) powered vehicles are, simply put, "unnecessary" in cutting edge tech BEV's. The massive power output is "just there". Even the single e-motor base versions are powerful. For the relatively low cost of adding an additional e-motor or two, manufacturers (AMG, BMW M, Audi Sport RS) can supplement model lines with genuine output monsters. Of course, not to say that manufacturers won't ruthlessly milk this (and grab the cash from customers who relish the bragging rights) for what it's worth. And "Over the Air Additional Power on Demand per subscription" will become an increasingly big thing.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

I refuse to believe the C and GLC AMG EVs will have 952hp. That’s just absurd overkill.

M

The i3M is going to have 1000 apparently, so it's just competitive.

 

[Pagani]

For me, an EV horsepower is somehow worth less than one ICE horsepower. I’d rather have a 603hp 4L V8 than a 952hp 3-motor setup. Same when it comes to E Perfomance, the extra power just does not sound appealing.

 

[Merc1]

I can’t disagree with that. Seems like way too much complication. All these cars today just won’t be on the road in 10-12 years unless you have deep pockets.

M

 

[Swissbob]

The i3M is going to have 1000 apparently, so it's just competitive.

EV hp are cheap like chips.

If you already have a big battery you can reach almost any hp number you want at almost no cost.

I read somewhere that the difference between a 100hp motor and a 500hp motor is only a few hundred bucks.

But of course the companies charge us 50k more for that.