Mercedes Benz electric EQS SUV offers 660 km range

Highlights :

  • The trim levels of the EQS SUV can be charged from 80 per cent in mere 31 minutes.
  • The German automaker is claimed to offer a range of 536– 660 km on a single charge.

Leading luxury car provider, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new electric sport utility vehicle – EQS electric SUV. The new electric vehicle model is now the flagship model in the global portfolio of Mercedes-Benz. The German automaker is claimed to offer a range of 536– 660 km on a single charge. Mercedes-Benz says that the EQS electric SUV has a driving range of 507 km – 613 km on a full charge.

The trim levels of the EQS SUV can be charged from 80 per cent in mere 31 minutes. It’s done through a DC fast charger.

The new EQS electric SUV’s construction is done on the dedicated EV architecture platform of Mercedes-Benz. The same platform is employed for the EQS and the EQE sedans. Industry says that Mercedes-Benz EQS electric SUV will take on its closest rivals like BMW iX, Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-PACE and Tesla Model X.

The luxurious interior can seat up to seven passengers. As far as powertrain is concerned, the EQS SUV will be out in three different versions – EQS 450+, EQS 450 4Matic, and EQS 580 4Matic. The base model EQS 450+ will be available in rear-wheel-drive and a massive 355 hp of power and 568 Nm.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV features designs that are similar to Mercedes-EQ. The electric vehicle has also borrowed some of the style elements from EQS Luxury Sedan. The angular LED headlamps flank the front portion that hosts a back panel. Its headlamps are connected by a horizontal LED light bar. The EQS SUV features a panoramic sunroof, flush-fitting door handles, a side-step, multi-spoke alloy wheels and a roof-integrated spoiler at the rear.

Inside the luxury car, the electric vehicle features Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX Hyperscreen integrating three displays. They are the instrument cluster, the infotainment unit and a separate screen for the front passenger. The electric EQS SUV is also available with ventilated & heated seats. There is also a rear-seat entertainment system with a 116 inch touchscreen.

As far as other makes are concerned, the EQS 450 4Matic comes with an all-wheel-drive layout and produces 355 hp of power and a whopping 800 Nm. The top EQS 580 4Matic can spew 536 hp of power and 858 Nm. In India, the EQS electric SUV can be expected in 2023.

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