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Mercedes-Benz

EQS

EV Sedan Coming Soon
Price
TBA

The second facelift of Mercedes' electric flagship sedan switches to an 800-volt architecture, adds a larger 122 kWh battery for up to 926 km WLTP range, and will offer steer-by-wire a few months after launch.

585hp
Power
926km
Range
122kWh
Battery
RWD
Drive
Overview

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the second facelift of the EQS on 2 April 2026, its electric flagship sedan since 2021. The body carries over, but the underlying electronics are new: the EQS moves from a 400-volt to an 800-volt architecture, the first update of its kind across the lineup, and pairs it with a larger 122 kWh battery.

The range opens with the rear-wheel-drive EQS 400 at 367 hp and a 112 kWh battery for 817 km WLTP, and runs through the EQS 450+ at 408 hp and 926 km, the longest range in the lineup. The all-wheel-drive EQS 500 4MATIC and EQS 580 4MATIC share the 122 kWh pack and 876 km of range, with 476 hp and 585 hp respectively. Peak DC charging rises to 350 kW, adding 320 km of range in 10 minutes.

The facelift also introduces steer-by-wire, removing the mechanical link between the steering wheel and the front wheels. Mercedes says the system will not be ready at launch and arrives a few months after the EQS reaches dealers. The cabin runs the new MB.OS software platform.

Mercedes-Benz has not announced pricing for the updated EQS. It reaches the United States in the second half of 2026 as a 2027 model year vehicle.

General
Body type Sedan
EQS 400
Power 367 hp
Battery 112 kWh
Range 817 km
Drivetrain RWD
EQS 450+
Power 408 hp
Battery 122 kWh
Range 926 km
Drivetrain RWD
EQS 500 4MATIC
Power 476 hp
Torque 750 Nm
Battery 122 kWh
Range 876 km
Drivetrain AWD
EQS 580 4MATIC
Power 585 hp
Torque 800 Nm
Battery 122 kWh
Range 876 km
Drivetrain AWD
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS offers up to 926 km of range.
How powerful is the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS produces up to 585 hp.
What battery does the Mercedes-Benz EQS have?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS uses a 122 kWh battery.
What type of car is the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a Sedan.
Is the Mercedes EQS a new generation or a facelift?
A facelift, the second since the EQS launched in 2021. Mercedes unveiled it on 2 April 2026 with a new 800-volt electrical architecture, a bigger battery and the MB.OS software platform, on the existing body.
Does the EQS facelift have steer-by-wire at launch?
A system with no mechanical link between the steering wheel and the front wheels, replaced by electronic actuators. Mercedes says it becomes available a few months after the EQS facelift reaches showrooms, not from the start of production.
When does the updated Mercedes EQS arrive in the US?
In the second half of 2026, sold as a 2027 model year vehicle. Pricing has not been announced.
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