EQS

A Tesla Supercharger in Tennessee was blocked by a Mercedes-Benz EQS owned by a local dealership in an apparent publicity stunt amid a busy travel time for Thanksgivings. Scott Hall, a Tesla owner, stopped by the Tesla Supercharger station in Knoxville, Tennessee yesterday like many other travelers for Thanksgiving. When he arrived, he found a Mercedes-Benz EQS, a performance electric sedan, parked in a way that blocked two chargers at the station. Non-Tesla electric vehicles, like the…

Mercedes-Benz said it had cut prices on some of its EQE and EQS models in China from Wednesday, citing changing market demand for top-end electric vehicles. Foreign carmakers are struggling to break into China’s electric vehicle market, with only Tesla achieving higher sales figures.Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz said in a statement late on Tuesday that the retail price (MSRP) for the EQE crossover vehicle was cut by 9% and the luxury EQS limousine’s price by 11-22%.“The Top-End electric vehicle segment in China is…

There’s no denying it — the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ SUV is an incredible car. Sure, the exterior design isn’t for me, and the bulbous nose, while not as bad as on the standard EQS, proves that many carmakers still have no idea what to do with a grille-less design. But sit inside the car and you’re greeted with stunning finishes, beautiful build quality, modern tech, and a super-comfortable ride. I’ve spent a week testing the EQS 450+ SUV and loved almost everything about it. It has plenty of oomph when you hit the…

Mercedes-Benz India has said it is witnessing an accelerated growth in sales of its top-end cars priced above Rs 1 crore, having sold 68 percent more such vehicles in the first nine months of 2022. According to the company’s Vice President – Sales and Marketing – Santosh Iyer, the company, which sold 11,469 units in the January-September period this year surpassing what it sold in the whole of 2021, has seen 30 per cent of its sales coming from its top-end vehicles. Mercedes-Benz India had sold a total of 11,242 units in…

John Beltz Snyder, Autoblog Our colleagues at Autoblog have some in-depth analysis of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV via Snyder's first drive experience. While it's similar to the EQS sedan, Snyder argues the SUV variant will likely be more popular.  Ian Bogost, The Atlantic A recent study found that smart thermostats don't really save you money because you're more likely to use the convenience of quick adjustments on your phone. So why are energy providers subsidizing them for customers? They're gathering that sweet…

Mercedes-Benz is continuing to expand its EV lineup, this time with a model aimed at (wealthy) families. As the name states, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is an SUV derivative of the EQS sedan. With the EQS sedan positioned as the electric analog to the Mercedes S-Class, the EQS SUV is the electric version of the GLS-Class. And like that vehicle, the EQS SUV is available with up to seven seats across three rows. That makes the EQS SUV an important vehicle not just for Mercedes, but for the cause of EV adoption in…

Mercedes-Benz has launched their latest electric car in India, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 which has been priced at Rs 1.55 crore (ex-showroom). Having a claimed range of 857 km per charge, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 has the highest range of any electric car in India. The model is positioned below the recently launched Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 S which is the a fully imported model meant to be a sportier offering. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 costs a whopping Rs 90 lakh less than the AMG model. It even undercuts the current…

Mercedes-Benz India has started pre-bookings for the all-electric EQS 580 4MATIC SUV at a token payment of Rs 25 lakh in the country. It can be booked online as well as by visiting the Mercedes-Benz dealerships. Nitin Gadkari, Honourable Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India will roll out the first unit of the electric SUV from the assembly line of the Chakan factory on September 30. The price announcement will also take place on the same day in Pune. Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC will be India’s first…

Spoiler alert: A week after announcing the first EQS SUV models began rolling off its US assembly lines, Mercedes-Benz has finally shared what starting price and trims consumers can expect to see. Although this all-electric SUV and its battery components will be built on US soil, its price tag will prevent US customers from qualifying for federal tax credits. Shocking. The EQS SUV has been anticipated since Mercedes-Benz’s initial launch of its all-electric EQ line of vehicles. It was first teased in October of…

Bollywood and its love for Mercedes Benz cars is not a hidden fact. Almost every other eminent personality from Bollywood owns a Mercedes Benz, and Kareena Kapoor Khan is one of them. One of the leading actresses in the Hindi film industry, Kareena recently graced the launch event of the all-new Mercedes-AMG EQS with her presence. During the event, she also raised a wish of owning the EQS in her garage. Bollywood superstar #KareenaKapoorKhan was the #showstopper, at the debut of the first electric #AMG /…