Mercedes-Benz EQT and MarcoPolo1 camper van revealed, however not for us

The Mercedes-Benz EQT will get its tender launch at the moment, and alongside the usual electrical mannequin is a candy camper van that Mercedes is asking the Idea EQT Marco Polo1. It’s stated to be extraordinarily near what Mercedes will probably be providing in sequence manufacturing, and a van named Marco Polo is undeniably endearing.

Sadly, all of this vanlife content material will probably be staying in Europe in the interim, however we will nonetheless look and yearn. The Marco Polo1 makes use of all of the vitals discovered below the common Mercedes-Benz EQT. This little electrical van makes do with a single electrical motor good for 122 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. A comparatively small 45 kWh battery pack is positioned within the underbody, however Mercedes doesn’t present any vary estimates. Count on it to be on the low aspect, although, particularly if you happen to’re carrying lots of the burden related to a camper van. Peak charging pace is 80 kW through a DC quick charger, and Mercedes says the van can go from a 10-80% cost in 38 minutes.

As for the Marco Polo parts you might be drooling over within the images, Mercedes has loads of particulars to share. A pop-up roof raises the peak sufficient that an average-sized human can arise straight within the van. The roof mattress sleeping space has sufficient room for 2 adults, and you may open the tent with zippers to permit contemporary air in from the highest.

On floor stage within the rear, Mercedes implements a second sleeping space (can fold up out of the best way) that’ll sleep one other couple individuals. A black-out system for the rear home windows will be activated on the contact of a button for sleeping. Behind the motive force’s seat, the Marco Polo has each a recessed sink and a recessed 0.6 cubic-foot fridge. Different dwelling niceties embrace an induction range high that pulls out of a drawer, detachable fuel cooker and an electrically adjustable fold-out desk. The entire inside is somewhat modular, as you possibly can fold out benches and tables — scroll via the gallery to see the varied configurations — to suit your wants. It’s all completed in luxurious supplies match for a Mercedes, too. When you’d somewhat be outdoors, Mercedes equips the Marco Polo1 with an extendable solar awning. Assuming you realize what you’re doing, Mercedes says the entire furnishings will be faraway from the Marco Polo1 in 5 minutes with two individuals pitching in for the work — it’s designed to be versatile and simple to do.

As for energy, Mercedes says the Marco Polo1 is fitted with a photo voltaic panel on the pop-up roof to supply energy within the wilderness. Moreover, a big detachable battery unit that slides right into a drawer can present energy at a campsite. Plus, the EQT is affected by electrical retailers throughout to maintain your units and instruments powered up.

Mercedes says the Marco Polo1’s tools setup is a “near-production idea,” so it’s best to count on to have the ability to purchase the same van someday. Pricing continues to be a query, however the base EQT goes to begin at €49,000.

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