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Mercedes EQS
Mercedes-Benz's flagship electric sedan — the 2026 update brings a new 108 kWh battery and 350 kW DC charging architecture. The claimed 925 km WLTP range is among the longest of any production EV on sale.
4 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $219,900 – $340,000
- Range up to
- 925 km
- Battery up to
- 108 kWh
- 0–100
- 5.5 s
- Power
- 329 kW
- DC charge
- 350 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the Mercedes EQS on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( 450 Sedan ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQS 450+ | $219,900 | 108 kWh | 925 km | 329 kW | 5.5 s | 350 kW | RWD |
| EQS 500 4MATIC | $260,000 | 108 kWh | 700 km | 330 kW | 4.7 s | 350 kW | AWD |
| EQS 580 4MATIC | $290,000 | 108 kWh | 700 km | 385 kW | 4.3 s | 350 kW | AWD |
| AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ | $340,000 | 108 kWh | 580 km | 484 kW | 3.4 s | 350 kW | AWD |
Verdict
Mercedes-Benz's flagship electric sedan — the 2026 update brings a new 108 kWh battery and 350 kW DC charging architecture. The claimed 925 km WLTP range is among the longest of any production EV on sale.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Claimed 925 km WLTP range — segment-leading
- ✓ 350 kW DC charging architecture (2026 spec)
- ✓ Mercedes flagship cabin tech and refinement
What we don't
- ✕ Pricing puts it firmly in BMW i7 / Tesla Model S territory
- ✕ Boot is sedan-shape (large but no hatch)
- ✕ Heavy kerb weight
Best for
- Flagship sedan buyers
- Long-distance drivers
- Mercedes loyalists
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- RWD
- Motor power
- 329 kW
- Motor torque
- 568 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.5 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 108 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 925 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 350 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 10 min
Dimensions
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2021)
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 10 years / 250,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $219,900
- Built in
- Germany
- Sale status
- on sale
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