EQS 580 4MATIC (MY26)

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC (MY26) is a 5-seat saloon with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £126,455. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds, quicker than 83% 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 3.4 mi/kWh (182 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 486 miles (782 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 £304 per mile of real-world range, higher than the median for saloons (£245 per mile).