Unfortunately, it\u2019s still uncertain whether the EQC 4\u00d74\u00b2 electric off-roader will be put into production.<\/p>\n
In the highly anticipated electric 4×4 off-roader segment, American brands have held the most hype, with the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck, GMC Hummer EV<\/a>, Ford F-150 Electric<\/a>, and Rivian R1T<\/a>. However, Mercedes-Benz<\/a> might not be far from entering this highly competitive niche with its contender, the EQC 4X42 <\/sup>EV off-roader concept.<\/p>\n Mercedes-Benz recently released a video of the EQC 4X42<\/sup> concept car going off the beaten paths, showing off the EV\u2019s off-road capabilities. Based on the EQC 400 EV crossover, we can be sure that this concept means serious business, especially since Mercedes-Benz decided to use the 4X42 <\/sup>\u00a0tag instead of the classic G-Wagon. The EQC 4X42<\/sup> would be using portal axles, good enough to climb over rocks and slopes by the looks of it.<\/p>\n The EQC 4×42 <\/sup>\u00a0is a good 2.5 inches taller than a standard G-Wagon. This translates to approach, departure, and breakover angles of 31.8, 33, and 24.2 degrees, respectively. Wading depth is also quite generous at 400mm, although not class-leading. The wheels are quite large at 20-inches and are wrapped with big, knobby tires. To accommodate such massive rubber, the 4×42<\/sup> also has larger fender flares and deeper wheel arches.<\/p>\n