Last month, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is ready to go all-electric by the end of the decade. In fact, the company facilitated the shift by unveiling a comprehensive plan which includes significantly accelerating R&D.
Recently, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the launch and pricing of its EQS all-electric luxury sedans. Notably, the electric counterpart to the legendary S-Class, the EQS is one of the most anticipated cars of the year.
Pricing
According to the Mercedes-Benz, there’ll be two variants – EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC. The EQS 450+ (rear-wheel drive), will be priced at €106,374, and EQS 580 4MATIC (all-wheel drive) will carry a price tag of €135,529.
EQS series add-ons
The EQS is the first model to be based on the modular architecture for luxury and executive-class electric vehicles.
Furthermore, it is the first Mercedes-Benz to offer the option of activating completely new vehicle functions via over-the-air updates (OTA) in many areas.
Mercedes-Benz has also announced a customisation package for EQS customers which include several lighting animations and sound experiences inside the cabin. It’s worth mentioning that the OTA will also add several mini-games such as Tetris, Sudoku, Shuffling Pack, and Pairs.
Additionally, the automotive company will also offer two driving modes – beginner driver mode and valet driver mode, for an additional €50. There is also a ‘highlight’ mode, where the vehicle will introduce itself and highlight its equipment list. The feature will be activated by the “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant.
The customers can add in extra features post-purchase according to personal preferences. For example, the company will electronically limit the steering angle of the rear wheels to 4.5-degrees. However, users can upgrade it through OTA to 10-degree turns.
In addition to the conventional purchasing of individual functions, customers can also take out subscriptions. Temporary activations and free trial periods are also planned, says the company.
“After the purchase in the Mercedes me Store, the new OTA function is enabled in the background. A corresponding notification appears in the central display. The communication module installed in the vehicle transmits the data by radio,” says the company in the press release.
Similarly, for €1,844.50, the EQS can be fitted with the Intelligent Park Pilot with remote parking functions. This prepares the EQS for automated valet service (AVP, SAE level 4).
For a limited period, the new EQS is also offered as the Edition 1. It won’t be free and will cost €18,433.10. It will add the AMG line, 21-inch wheels, and several interior and exterior cosmetic features.
There are other add-ons like Energising Air Control Plus (€535), which takes a holistic approach to air quality in the EQS and Burmester surround sound system (€1,428), as well.
Driver Assistance packages
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled four key packages to make the EQS well-rounded
- Advanced Package (€2082.50)
- Advanced Plus package (€7021)
- Premium Package (€11,781)
- Premium Plus Package (€14,994)
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ specifications
- Rear-wheel drive
- Output: 245kW
- Torque: 568Nm
- DC charging capacity: 200kW
- DC charging time at quick-charging station: 31 min
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds
- Top speed km/h: 210
- Combined consumption (WLTP): 19.8-15.6 kWh/100 km
- Combined consumption (NEDC): 18.9-16.2 kWh/100 km
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC specifications
- All-wheel drive
- Output: 385kW
- Torque: 855Nm
- DC charging capacity: 200kW
- DC charging time at quick-charging station: 31 min
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.3 seconds
- Top speed km/h: 210
- Combined consumption (WLTP): 21.2-18.4 kWh/100 km
- Combined consumption (NEDC): 19.6-17.6 kWh/100 km
Mercedes Benz Electric plan
According to the company, By 2022, Mercedes-Benz will have battery electric vehicles (BEV) in all segments the company serves.
From 2025 onwards, all newly launched vehicle architectures will be electric-only and customers will be able to choose an all-electric alternative for every model the company makes.
In total, investments into battery electric vehicles between 2022 and 2030 will amount to over €40B, says the company. Accelerating and advancing the EV portfolio plan will bring forward the tipping point for EV adoption.
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