Mercedes-Benz EQS to offer 700 km of driving range

KUALA LUMPUR: Yes, you read it right, 700 km! During a press conference, the German automaker claimed that its latest electric sedan would offer a driving range of more than 700 km. If the said claim is valid, the Mercedes-Benz EQS will become the EV with the highest driving range. Meaning the EQS will surpass the Tesla Model S that has an EPA range of 647 km.

In Daimler's head, Honcho Ola Källenius words, "The EQS will set standards. More than 700 kilometres of driving range according to WLTP – that's how far it can go on one battery charge."

In the present scenario, when automakers focus on enhancing its EV technology, Mercedes has gone a step further with the EQS.

The upcoming luxury EV from Mercedes was first showcased as a concept at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. It was powered by electric motors placed at both ends producing 488 PS and 760 Nm of torque. And we expect the production-version to come with a similar configuration. The EV battery size and power details are yet to be revealed, but what we do know for sure is the battery will be produced in-house. Sources claim that the battery would be bigger than 100 kWh, which is the size of the Model S Long Range Plus variant.

As for the Mercedes EV launch, Kallenius hinted on 2021 arrival. He said, "Next year, we will enter a new era for Mercedes in terms of electrification: the EQS will set standards. More than 700 kilometres of driving range according to WLTP – that's how far it can go on one battery charge." He further added, "With the EQS, the way we think about cars is changing. It is the first fully electric luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz based on an all-electric architecture. This opens up entirely new possibilities – from the position of the batteries to the car's design,"

Here are a few known facts about the Mercedes EQS -

• It will be a large-size sedan, like the S-Class
• Mercedes Modula Electric Architecture will underpin the EQS
• In terms of luxury, it'll match the S-Class standards, making it one of the most luxurious EV in the world
• A more powerful AMG variant is on the cards

More information on the Mercedes EQS is expected to come in the time to come, so stay tuned with Zigwheels for all the latest updates.

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