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Originally Posted by Cos270
My point about the EQS was regarding the SUBSCRIPTION that's required to access higher performance. You don't own it - that's the rub. Unfortunately, unless governments get involved to regulate OEMs, this is our future. Steady, guaranteed revenue is more important to them, especially since EVs maintenance costs are so much lower than ICE. I'm not willing to trade ownership for performance.
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So that’s Mercedes. Car makers can implement that however they want.
When I purchased acceleration boost, it was 2000 to knock off 1/2 second 0-60. I think they give you 48 hours to “return” the update if you’re unhappy with it. I knew I wanted it so I was quick to buy it. The update didn’t take long at all. And I was beating cars left and right after it during my commute.
This type of technology will only get better as time moves toward. Your post is exactly what I was saying. You’re judging todays results and thinking that’s how it’s going to be moving forward.
It won’t. It gets better. At least for EV fans.