EQS 500 4MATIC (MY26)

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 500 4MATIC (MY26) is a 5-seat saloon with all-wheel drive, not sold in the UK, but on sale from €123,284 in Germany and €117,642 in the Netherlands. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, quicker than 79% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 423 miles (680 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That puts it 3rd of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK for range, and 3rd of 48 saloons.

It uses around 3.5 mi/kWh (179 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 122 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 492 miles (792 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.