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Mercedes-Benz EQS Gets a Refresh with Huge Leap in Range and Charging Tech
Mercedes-Benz says the larger 122 kWh battery and new 800V system lift charging speed to 350 kW and add 320 km in 10 minutes.
- Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a substantially updated EQS sedan with a claimed 925km WLTP range, new 800-volt electrical architecture, and AI-enriched MBUX Virtual Assistant software powering the flagship electric limousine.
- When the EQS first launched in 2021, it set the benchmark for electric luxury saloons, but competition has since caught up considerably. This refresh targets areas where the original model was beginning to show its age.
- The upgraded EQS uses a larger 122kWh battery, enabling drivers to add 320km of range in about 10 minutes using fast charging. An optional steer-by-wire system replaces the mechanical steering column for more precise handling.
- European deliveries for the new EQS are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026. Pricing and model availability for the Australian market remain unconfirmed, leaving local buyers awaiting official details.
- This update serves as the final refresh before the EQS is replaced by an upcoming all-electric S-Class. For a brand that filed the original automobile patent 140 years ago, the technological advancement represents a significant step forward.
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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a heavily revised version of the EQS, its flagship electric sedan. According to the company, more than a quarter of the vehicle’s components have been updated, pointing to a much broader engineering revision than the usual grille and trim changes. The biggest change is underneath. The EQS moves from a 400-volt to an 800-volt electrical system, adopts the same underlying architecture used by the latest CLA, and introduc…
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