MellowJohnny
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Yep, $1200 a year to increase horsepower & drop 0-60 times on certain EQ models.
So, what exactly does Mercedes' $1200-plus-per-year performance upgrade get you? Depending on the model, it's said to reduce the EV's zero-to-60-mph time between 0.8 and 1.0 second. The only models the company lists are the all-wheel-drive EQE350 4Matic and EQS450 4Matic in both sedan and SUV configurations.
Along with quicker acceleration, Mercedes says the Acceleration Increase package increases the maximum output of the electric motors. Along with more torque, the EQE350 models gain 60 horsepower (349 total), and EQS450 models add 87 horsepower (443 total).
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a...on-increase-annual-subscription-1200-dollars/
Reminds me of a comedian who was riffing on the old Arm & Hammer ads suggesting consumers "sprinkle a little around the rim of the garbage can" to remove odours. He pictured the ad team one-upping each other: "Hey, I bet I can get people to buy it, take it home, and throw it away!"
Merc marketing guys: I bet I can get people to pay for something they already bought!
So, what exactly does Mercedes' $1200-plus-per-year performance upgrade get you? Depending on the model, it's said to reduce the EV's zero-to-60-mph time between 0.8 and 1.0 second. The only models the company lists are the all-wheel-drive EQE350 4Matic and EQS450 4Matic in both sedan and SUV configurations.
Along with quicker acceleration, Mercedes says the Acceleration Increase package increases the maximum output of the electric motors. Along with more torque, the EQE350 models gain 60 horsepower (349 total), and EQS450 models add 87 horsepower (443 total).
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a...on-increase-annual-subscription-1200-dollars/
Reminds me of a comedian who was riffing on the old Arm & Hammer ads suggesting consumers "sprinkle a little around the rim of the garbage can" to remove odours. He pictured the ad team one-upping each other: "Hey, I bet I can get people to buy it, take it home, and throw it away!"
Merc marketing guys: I bet I can get people to pay for something they already bought!
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