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Mercedes-Benz and Sortimo Rüegg turn the EQV into an E-Camper
The Daimler subsidiary Mercedes Benz Vans is accelerating its camper business and recently officially confirmed and supported the cooperation, which became known last fall at the Suisse Caravan Salon in Bern, with the Swiss Sortimo subsidiary Rüegg for the electrification of the EQV. This marks the next step in approaching the future topic of the moment, electric and locally emission-free mobility in the motorhome industry, according to Stuttgart. One of the first market-ready eCamper models to go into production is the battery-electric EQV. The conversion is done by the Swiss company Sortimo Walter Rüegg AG, which was already available in the dual-account business and includes, among other things, a pop-up roof, a sleeping unit for the rear, and a kitchen module for the trunk.
“The motorhome market is of strategic importance for Mercedes-Benz Vans. We want to continue to grow here and take a leading role in terms of innovation and sustainability. For us, it is clear: the future is electric, also in the motorhome industry," confirms Klaus Rehkugler, Head of Sales and Marketing Mercedes Benz Vans.
Two Battery Sizes to Choose From: 60 or 90 kWh
The battery-electric version of the midsize van V-Class is available with two different battery variants, as the EQV 300 with a 90 kWh battery and a WLTP range of 326-363 kilometers, which corresponds to a combined power consumption of 26.3 kWh/100 km. Additionally, there's the approximately 150 kilograms lighter EQV 250 with a smaller 60 kWh battery and a WLTP range of 213-236 kilometers with a slightly higher consumption of 26.9 kWh/100 km. Both models are available in two lengths (5.14/5.37 meters). At a fast charging station, the EQV 300 charges from ten to eighty percent in about 45 minutes. Furthermore, the E-Camper is integrated into an "electromobile ecosystem" with smart navigation featuring active range management and cloud-based services and apps. The central control unit is the MBUX (Mercedes Benz User Experience) infotainment system.
Solar Onboard: Conversion Concept from Sortimo for More Autonomy
The conversion concept from Sortimo is modularly constructed. In the full configuration, the customer receives a pop-up roof with a roof bed and a multifunction box with sleeping and kitchen unit. This fits in the vehicle's trunk. The kitchen utilizes a drawer system and includes among other things a sink option, two removable gas-powered cooktops, a cool box, as well as drawers for cutlery, cooking utensils, and supplies. Above the kitchen console, the sleeping system is mounted. This can be unfolded into a lying surface that is precisely tailored to the vehicle's width of the EQV with a few simple steps. When folded, the rear seats can be used without restriction. The camping modules are said to be advantageous specifically in an electric van due to their lightweight construction, with every saved kilogram meaning more range, as the manufacturer states.
The two solar panels with a total output of around 400 watts, which Sortimo installs upon request, are also particularly light and are intended to provide additional autonomy. They charge both the starter battery and the auxiliary battery for camping operations. Other features include tinted rear windows, interior lighting for the rear including integrated USB ports, and rotating driver and passenger seats. With the optionally available three-seat/sleeping bench, the EQV also fulfills basic camping requirements directly from the factory.
Translated automatically from German.
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