Mercedes jump-starts its electrified future The German giant is to launch its first mainstream electric vehicle next year, writes Dave Humphreys Dave Humphreys October 21, 2018 Mercedes-Benz’s new range of plug-in hybrids, available in Ireland from January, includes the S 560e, the E 300 de and the E 300 e Previous Next Image 1 of 2 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATI C, (BR N293) / Hightechsilber / Interior: Electric Art / Der neue Mercedes-Benz EQC - der erste Mercedes-Benz der Produkt- und Technologiemarke EQ. Mit seinem nahtlosen klaren Design ist der EQC ein Vorreiter einer avantgardistischen Elektro-Ästhetik mit wegweisenden Designdetails und markentypischen Farbakzenten außen wie innen. EQ bietet mit Mercedes me umfassende Services für die Elektromobilität von heute und morgen. Die intelligenten Services und Funktionen rund um den EQC reichen von Routenplanung über Vorklimatisierung und neue Assistenzfunktionen bis zu komfortablem Lade-Handling.;Stromverbrauch kombiniert: 22,2 kWh/100 km; CO2 Emissionen kombiniert: 0 g/km*, Angaben vorläufig Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC, (BR N293) / hightech silver / Interior: Electric Art / The new Mercedes-Benz EQC - the first Mercedes-Benz under the product and technology brand EQ. With its seamless, clear design, the EQC is a pioneer for an avant-garde electric look with trailblazing design details and colour highlights typical of the brand both inside and out. / EQ with Mercedes me provides comprehensive services for the electromobility of today and tomorrow. The intelligent services and functions for the EQC extend from route planning to pre-entry climate control, new assistance functions and convenient charging management. ;combined power consumption: 22.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km*, provisional figures Photo by Eoin O'Hara Image 2 of 2 Mercedes-Benz E 300 de Limousine, Diamantweiss-Metallic, Leder Schwarz Anthrazit.;Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 1,6 l/100 km, CO2-Emissionen kombiniert: 41 g/km*; Stromverbrauch kombiniert: 18,7 kWh/100 km* Mercedes-Benz E 300 de Sedan, diamond white metallic, Leather antracite black.;Fuel consumption combined: 1.6 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 41 g/km*; Power consumption combined: 18.7 kWh/100 km* Photo by Eoin O'Hara More Life & Arts Life & Arts LATEST NEWS21:14Nualang unveils live language tool following acquisition by Wayside21:13Harley and Marley hoping fish-based pet food will go down a treat on the continent19:06Part of an ‘increasing list of ESG risks’ - What the EU’s new rules mean for Irish businesses19:00Out of Office: Bankinter’s arrival, copper’s soaring value, Citibank’s surging profits18:17Lorcan Allen: Bankinter has its work cut out to bring real competition to Ireland’s mortgage market16:48Meet the Artist with Peter Monaghan: ‘I’d like people to have a visceral connection with my work’