New Mercedes EQS: 925 Km Range, Steer-By-Wire, AI Unleashed
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If you thought electric cars were primarily for apologetic drivers and recycling meetings, the new EQS arrives to upset the picnic. It boasts a WLTP range of up to 925 km, which in plain English means long continental runs without the tedious ritual of finding a charger and pretending coffee is an acceptable substitute for real stops.
Range And Charging
Under the shiny skin is an 800-volt architecture and batteries that have been tinkered with until they behave like obedient toys. The headline figure is 925 km, but the party trick is charging: up to 350 kW means you can add roughly 320 km of range in ten minutes. At ordinary 400-volt stations the battery cleverly splits itself to charge both halves at up to 175 kW, which is the automotive equivalent of pouring petrol into two tanks at once. Recuperation hits up to 385 kW, so braking becomes a small power plant rather than mere decay.
Steer-By-Wire And Driving
For the traditionalists clutching leather-bound scepticism, yes, the EQS will be offered with steer-by-wire – a first from a German manufacturer in series production. The system severs the physical link between wheel and road and replaces it with electronics, meaning unwanted vibrations can be banished and the steering wheel can be flatter to make the cabin feel more spacious. Mercedes says redundancy and rear-axle steering ensure safety, while a two-speed gearbox on the rear drive combines brisk departures with relaxed high-speed cruising. Also, the towing capacity has grown to around 1,600 kg – you can tow something sensible now, like a modest horse or an overconfident caravan.
Interior, AI And Comfort
Inside is where the EQS behaves like a very clever flatmate. A new operating system driven by artificial intelligence keeps the car fresh via over-the-air updates and supports a next-generation MBUX with a Hyperscreen that stretches across the dash. The virtual assistant will chat and understand complex commands while the car offers creature comforts such as seatbelt heating that warms to around 44 degrees Celsius, a HEPA filter that chases away microscopic trespassers, and rear-seat entertainment with dual 13.1-inch displays. There is also vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home capability, so the battery can keep your lights on when you insist on a late-night show binge.
Styling has been sharpened too: a more upright illuminated star up front, sleeker light signatures and a drag coefficient from about 0.20 keep both wind noise and consumption in check. Prices in Germany start from around 94,403 euros including VAT, with business customers seeing a lower nominal figure. In short, the EQS is an aerodynamic, tech-heavy limousine that wants to be both chauffeur and personal supercomputer. It is not subtle, but then who wants subtle when you can have 925 kilometres and a steering system that sounds like science fiction?
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.
