That recycling operation will take place at Mercedes’ Tuscaloosa, Alabama, manufacturing plant. The company also is developing plans to recycle the batteries coming out of the EQS and other models at the end of their life. The factory building the EQS (in Sindelfingen outside Mercedes headquarters in Stuttgart) has already reduced energy use, expanded its use of recycled components, and added solar panels to its room to supply 30% of its energy, on its way to being a CO2 neutral facility. The Green BuildĪ final point Mercedes makes with the EQS is its green credentials don’t begin when the door handles automatically extend out to greet you. Other models from other companies are still in the planning stages. The Lucid Motors has started production on its $169,000 Air Dream Edition AWD with 520 miles of range and eventually plans a rear-wheel drive model that will retail for $77,400 with 406 miles of range. The 2022 BMW 745e, an all-wheel drive (AWD) plug-in hybrid, retails for $95,900. While the Tesla Model S starts at $89,990 for a fast (0-60 in 3.1 seconds) and long-range (405 miles) dual-motor vehicle, there is not much other competition out there. Mercedes Plans Six New EQ Electric Models by 2022 The styling picks up signature looks from concept cars like 2015’s F 015, a rounded, interior-focused car that focused on the amenities of the interior. The looks of the EQS confirm it is not simply an electric clone of its conventional brother, but rather a subtle reshaping of the classic Mercedes look that identifies it as part of the family. It’s capable of fast-charging at up to 200 kilowatts. That battery stored enough to give the 450+ an EPA-rated 350-mile range, while the 580 will go 340 miles.
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Four driving modes give the driver some control over the basic road feel while different brake regen modes moderate the amount of energy returned to the battery. Neither model ever felt like it was going anywhere but as directed by the driver. Handling was enhanced by a standard air suspension and Mercedes trick 10-degree rear-axle steering. Because it’s an electric vehicle, that torque tends to be available throughout the power band, allowing amazing and seamless acceleration, especially in the 580 model. The 450+ clocked in with 329 hp and 419 lb-ft of torque, while the 580 boosted that to 560 hp with a similar bump in torque. The EQS didn’t miss a beat in either the rear-wheel-drive 450+ or the 580 4Matic all-wheel drive. The Numbers Gameĭuring a two-day drive around the San Francisco Bay area, we got to put the EQS through all the usual driving a Mercedes driver in the region might encounter-crawling through clogged city streets, tackling serpentine mountain roads, cruising along scenic coastal highways, and even blasting along the Interstate. The backup is, as mentioned, the ICE S-Class, which will be available next to the EQS, offering what Glaser termed “the best of both worlds” to potential customers. Glaser added that his expectation is that the EQS will be an immediate hit, paving the way for the parade of electric models that will follow. The exterior of the S remains virtually unchanged after nine years. The Model S, which was initially introduced in 2012, just received a refresh with a new performance model as well as some interior changes, such as a switch to a yoke-style steering wheel. Bernie Glaser, head of product management at Mercedes-Benz USA said the company was “ready” to help Tesla owners find a new home. The Mercedes EQS Hyperscreen Should Worry TeslaĪ secondary goal of the EQS is conquest sales of Tesla Model S owners. Every electric model introduced (the EQS is the first shot, but will be followed next year by the EQB SUV and the EQE) will initially sell alongside its ICE doppelganger. Mercedes’ number one goal in its electrification program is retaining its solid customer base.
It is different and the same as its gas-powered predecessor. The EQS is the cool electric sister car and eventual replacement to the traditional S-Class. And starting soon, it would like you to shift that vision to a new model-the EQS.
Yes, they make and sell a ton of SUVs, but when you think of Mercedes, the company wants you to visualize an S-Class sedan. Mercedes-Benz sees itself as a car company.
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