Mercedes-Benz will further expand its EQ
electric vehicle range with a flurry of models beyond the already available
EQC. Offerings will include the EQA and EQB SUVs, which will become
zero-emission alternatives to the GLA and GLB, as well as the EQE and EQS
luxury sedans. The former will take on the executive segment with interior
space similar to the E-Class, while the latter will offer S-Class-like room
inside, as well as the best build quality and latest tech the company has to offer.
Set to take on the likes of the Tesla
Model S and Porsche Taycan, in addition to the upcoming BMW i7 and Audi e-tron
GT, the EQS was spied testing in Germany earlier this week. The prototype
continues to wear a thick layer of camouflage and plastic cladding, although we
can still spot the elegant profile, with an arched roofline and frameless
windows.
The car has been designed as a liftback,
with a hatch-like opening tailgate that will allow bigger items to be hauled.
The taillights continue to be provisional and the brand went as far as fitting
the prototype with fake trim that mimics the look of exhaust pipes, in an
attempt to further trick bystanders.
Based on the MEA (Modular Electric
Architecture) platform, the EQS is understood to launch with a dual-motor
setup, where one electric motor will power the front and the other the rear
wheels. Even the most modest variant should launch with well over 400 HP and
possibly 500 km of range, while the fastest model, probably
co-developed with AMG, might boast nearly 600 HP. All-wheel steering is
believed to be part of the package, although it’s unknown yet whether it will
be standard or optional. Further model variants will join the lineup after the
car’s launch, which is expected next year.
