Overview
Mercedes-Benz, simply known as Mercedes, is a leading global luxury automative manufacturer based in Germany. The company is headquartered in Stuttgart and is famed for its high quality passenger vehicles, to include the Mercedes-Maybach. However, the company is also a leader in manufacturing commercial vehicles, to include the plug-in Mercedes eSprinter commercial EV and the plug-in Mercedes eVito electric van.
Mercedes-Benz EQ is the sub-brand used by the company for its portfolio of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and mild hybrids. The pure electric cars are branded as EQ, while the PHEVs are branded as EQ Power. The mild hybrid vehicles are branded as EQ Boost. The BEV portfolio includes:
- The all-electric EQC
- The all-electric EQV
- The all-electric EQA
- The all-electric EQS
- The all-electric EQB
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The All-Electric Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS saloon is part of the Mercedes-Benz EQ electric mobility family. The EQS was shown at the International Motor Show Germany in 2019, as the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS. The EQS production model was unveiled in April 2021. Production of the electric saloon commenced in October 2021. The EQS is based on the EV platform, MEA.
The EV is available in one battery size option (107.8 kWh), with a WLTP range up to 453 miles. The real world electric range will depend on the variant chosen, the driving style and driving conditions. In any case, the EQS has an impressive range on a single charge and is capable of up to 200 kW DC charging, and is equipped with a 11 kW on-board charger. The electric vehicle can be charged in 31 minutes (10%-80%) using a 200 kW DC charging station. Home charging will vary between 10 hours to 15 hours 30 minutes, depending on the supply to the residential building (single-phase/ three-phase).
The EQS is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system, which can be controlled via voice, touch or gesture. The infotainment system can overtime predict personal habits using artificial intelligence (AI). The electric car is also equipped (like the case with other EQ models) with an external acoustic warning to alert pedestrians or cyclists at speeds under 19 mph.
The EQS electric saloon does not qualify for the UK government PiCG grant. Prices start from £99,995.
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Vehicle Type: | Saloon |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (5 Options) |
|---|
| EQS AMG Line (from £99,995) |
| EQS AMG Line Premium(from £106,995) |
| EQS AMG Line Premium Plus(from £113,995) |
| EQS Luxury(from £106,995) |
| EQS Exclusive Luxury(from £113,995) |
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Large EV battery and good EV range (up to 453 miles on a single charge) | Cheaper electric saloon alternatives available |
| High quality interior specifications and infotainment system (MBUX) | Extras and options not cheap |
| Good boot space (610 L) | Rivals have faster DC charging capability |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size (107.8 kWh) |
| Charging: | 200 kW DC rapid charging (10%-80% SOC: 31 mins). On-board charger 11 kW AC |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1512 |
| Width (mm): | 2125 |
| Length (mm): | 5216 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 3210 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 11.9 |
| Cargo Volume: | 610 L |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| EQS 450+ Luxury | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 107.8 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 407 – 453 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 18.9 |
| Charging: | 200 kW DC rapid charging (10%-80% SOC: 31 mins). On-board charger 11 kW AC |
| Top Speed: | 130 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive: | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | N/A |
| Max Power (hp): | 333 |
| Torque (Nm): | 568 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 2,480 |
| Colours: | 10 |
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