The Mercedes-Benz EQS hasn’t precisely lit the electrical automobile world on fireplace. That may be partially blamed on its exterior styling and excessive price ticket.
In its Q2 U.S. gross sales report, Mercedes revealed that mixed gross sales of the EQS sedan and EQS SUV had been down by 52% within the first half of 2024 in comparison with the earlier yr. These figures aren’t promising, so a change is coming.
The present EQS makes good use of its electric-only platform, however its exterior design is bulbous and unconventional. This was partly intentional, because it allowed Mercedes to supply a extra spacious inside by pushing the wheels to the perimeters and styling the automobile’s curves to primarily maximize its inside house.
Nonetheless, in a couple of years, the EQS will likely be no extra. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius introduced {that a} new S-Class is within the works and can function each combustion and electric-only variations.
What ought to we anticipate from the S-Class EV? Primarily extra typical styling. Right here’s all the pieces else we all know.
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What Will It Look Like?
The long run electrical S-Class will incorporate extra conventional sedan styling in comparison with the present EQS. Mercedes-Benz CEO Kallenius confirmed the electrical and combustion S-Class could have related designs. Our rendering depicts a mixing of EQS options just like the Black Panel grille that morphs seamlessly into the headlights. A standard sedan form makes use of electrical door handles and cameras instead of side-view mirrors for effectivity.
Which Platform Will It Journey On?
Though ICE and EV variants could have related interiors and exteriors, they are going to be constructed on totally different platforms. The electrical mannequin will likely be underpinned by the massive model of the MB.EA platform.
The rumor that work on MB.EA had been stopped was later denied by Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius. He admitted that Mercedes intends to replace the EQS once more subsequent yr and that it’ll function an developed model of its EVA platform referred to as EVA2M, however he additionally stated the corporate was already planning out its future electrical mannequin lineup based mostly on the upcoming MB.EA structure.
What Will Energy It?
Earlier than the S-Class EV comes out, Mercedes plans to make the EQS extra interesting with a serious technical replace, which will likely be unveiled across the center of subsequent yr. The large change will likely be below the pores and skin: a change from 400 volts to 800 volts will assist it drop its 10 to 80% charging time by 10 minutes.
It’s going to additionally assist it enhance its vary, which, thanks partly to a revised battery chemistry, will rise by 37 miles to 535 miles WLTP within the longest-range mannequin.
We anticipate these enhancements to be additional improved sooner or later S-Class EV, so anticipate 800-volt structure, super-fast charging and vary figures exceeding the 535 miles famous above.
When Will It Debut?
The present-generation S-Class debuted in 2020 and is roughly midway via its estimated lifespan. The electrical mannequin gained’t debut till the following era arrives, which ought to occur in 2029 or probably 2030, that means it is a great distance off nonetheless.
How A lot Will It Value?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a big luxurious sedan with a steep price ticket. The 2024 EQS begins at $105,550, and the S-Class is much more at $118,450. When a debut takes place on the finish of the last decade, a beginning worth within the $120,000 vary appears an inexpensive expectation.