Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

 

The EQS is the first in a series of Mercedes-Benz EQ electric vehicles to hit the market, and it is basically an electric, futuristic S-Class. It is all-new for 2022, and the EQS comes in either 450+, 580, or AMG guises. The main focus of this post will be the base 450+ model because each example featured in this post is a 450+. The EQS 450+ has an electric motor on its rear axle producing 329 horsepower and 409 lb-ft of torque, launching from zero to 60 mph in an estimated 5.5 seconds. On the other hand, the EQS 580 adds an electric motor to its front axle and has an increased power output over the 450+. The EQS comes standard with an adaptive air suspension, a rear-axle steering system that can turn the rear wheels up to 4.5 degrees (an optional upgrade can turn the rear wheels up to 10 degrees), a 107.8-kWh battery pack, and a super luxurious and high-tech cabin with all of the fix-ins. A more traditional dashboard with a touchscreen display in the center comes standard, while a 56-inch Hyperscreen that is basically one giant display with three distinct screens is optional. The three displays in the Hyperscreen consist of the gauge cluster, MBUX infotainment center touchscreen, and passenger-side touchscreen, and it looks incredible. 

The EQS 450+ can travel up to 350 miles on a single charge. Also characteristic of the EQS' cabin are multi-color LED ambient lighting, headrest pillows, massaging functions in the seats, and a tablet to control the MBUX infotainment system from the rear seats. Pricing for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ starts at $103,360. In other related news, Mercedes-Benz just unveiled the EQS SUV, which borrows similar styling cues from the EQS sedan but has additional space for cargo and two more passengers along with a taller ride height. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is one of the best all-around electric cars in existence. I have been excited about the EQS ever since its inception and was completely blown away when I saw a handful of them up close for the first time almost two months ago. The future of the auto industry is (mostly) electric, and Mercedes-Benz definitely hit one out of the park with the EQS.