EQS 400 (MY26)

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 (MY26) is a 5-seat saloon with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £91,765. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.2 seconds, quicker than 54% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 416 miles (670 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That puts it joint 3rd of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK for range, and 3rd of 48 saloons.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (167 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 112 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 190 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 488 miles (786 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £220 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for saloons (£245 per mile).