The last time we heard about the Mercedes-Benz EQS was at the end of last year. At that time, Daimler AG announced its offerings for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. As expected, the electric version of the S-Class was included, further enhancing the brand's prestige. Now, we have new details that confirm the Stuttgart-based company's technological prowess is truly exceptional.
The data comes from the recent shareholders' meeting . At the meeting, Daimler AG reported on the current state of the sector and the challenges it faces. Of all the speeches that could be heard (and read), the one given by Ola Källenius (CEO of the group) is the most interesting. If you like the Mercedes-Benz EQS, pay close attention , because it could dethrone Tesla.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS will be manufactured in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim
Due to the situation caused by Covid-19, the Daimler AG shareholders' meeting was held virtually. For this reason, you can access Källenius's speech in the source , where we have highlighted the most important points. Now, let's break down the main details, those that pleased the shareholders and will likely unsettle the rivals they will face.
Firstly, unlike other EQ versions, the Mercedes-Benz EQS will not be an adaptation of the W223 S-Class . This means that, although both models share the same market positioning, they will not use common mechanical components. Thanks to this, it will be able to achieve the range figure announced by the head of the German manufacturer.
According to Källenius, the EQS will have a range exceeding 700 kilometers between charges. And best of all, this figure wasn't obtained using the NEDC procedure, but rather the updated WLTP. You might be wondering, what's the secret? Well, as far as we can tell, it will be the lithium-ion batteries manufactured at Daimler AG's factory in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim.
We'll have to keep a close eye on the news from Mercedes-Benz. The debut of the W223 S-Class is scheduled for September, so it's just a matter of months before the EQS makes its appearance. That's when we'll see the full extent of its technology and whether it can outperform its rivals. BMW, Tesla, and Jaguar won't make it easy , although for now, the only real competitor is the American model. Patience, everyone.
Source – Daimler AG – Mercedes-Benz – Daimler AM 2020 speech Ola Käellenius
