Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC was announced in January 2024. Energy is supplied by a 118 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 656 km. The powertrain configuration delivers All-Wheel Drive 400 kW (536 hp), enabling an acceleration of 4.7 sec 0-100 km/h (4.6 sec 0-60 mph) and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 140000 USD.
Alternatively, the Skoda Elroq 85 was officially introduced in July 2024. Energy is supplied by a 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 560 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Rear-wheel drive 210 kW (286 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6.6 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 42000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | January 2024 | July 2024 |
| Release date | January 2024 | October 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | All-Wheel Drive 400 kW (536 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 210 kW (286 hp) |
| Torque | 858 Nm (633 lb-ft) | 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 4.7 sec 0-100 km/h (4.6 sec 0-60 mph) | 6.6 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 118 kWh usable | 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion |
| Driving range | 656 km | 560 km |
| Consumption | 20.6 kWh/100 km | 15.3 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | - | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 9.6 kW (USA only), Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 12.25 hours, Type 2 22 kW | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours |
| Charging station | - | CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 28 min |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 5125 x 1959 x 1718 mm (201.8 x 77.1 x 67.6 in) | 4488 x 1884 x 1654 mm (176.7 x 74.2 x 65.1 in) |
| Weight | 2845 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross | 2256 kg unladen, 2650 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R20, R21, R22 | R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk volume | 645 l, 2100 l max | 470 l, 1580 l max |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 12.8" or 17.7" touchscreen | 13" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 12.3" | 5" |
| Head-up display | Yes, with augmented reality | Yes, with augmented reality |
| Various | 12.3" passenger display, 11.6" rear passenger display, Rear comfort armrest with detachable tablet | - |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide | Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Park Assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system |
| Driving aids | LIDAR, Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function | Front radar, 1 front, 2 side, 1 rear cameras. Adaptive Lane Assist, Blind spot detection, Collision Avoidance Assist, Turn Assist, Exit Warning, Travel Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Emergency Assist, Crew Protect Assist, Front Assist with Predictive Pedestrian and Cyclist Protection, High Beam Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 140000 USD | 42000 USD |