Hello. I’m Amanda Stretton.
And today I’m going to give you a good look around – quite literally – the new EQS.
I’m going to show you the inside and later on, I’m also going to take you out on a drive.
But first of all, let’s just look at the design.
The car is quite clearly a Mercedes but as with all cars bearing the EQ badge,
it’s built on an all-new electric architecture.
And it really sets it apart, I think, from traditional combustion engine cars,
and makes the car look really futuristic and modern.
Personally, I love details like this:
the LED light strip across the front and this black panel grill.
And in keeping with this sort of futuristic vibe,
as I approach the car with a key in my pocket, these beautiful, seamless handles pop out.
So now, let’s take a look on the inside.
Now, the first thing to do is to load my personal profile.
I can do this by using the fingerprint scanner but it can also recognise me by face or voice.
Hey Mercedes!
How may I help you?
Load my personal profile!
Alright, your profile is loading.
Now, this is obviously super convenient for me as the driver because all of my preferences are already pre-selected.
The interior of the EQS is a real step into the future.
I love the innovative use of trim and materials, and there's an impressive interior space as well,
but we cannot sit in this incredible cockpit without talking about this:
the MBUX Hyperscreen that goes from pillar to pillar.
It’s actually made up of three individual displays that are bonded together behind some safety glass.
Now, whilst this might look very modern and futuristic, the real magic is what goes on behind,
because it is the next generation of the MBUX multimedia system with enhanced artificial intelligence.
It’s very cool.
Right, let’s go for a drive!
Offering up an incredible 385 kW of power, driving the EQS 580 4MATIC is a thrilling experience.
And what’s equally impressive is the range.
Thanks to a new generation of battery, including the incredible option of a 108 kW/h unit,
the EQS can drive up to 782 km on a single charge. That is massive!
Driving the EQS is a really luxurious feeling, I must say.
And of course, being an electric car, the first thing that you notice is the absence of engine noise.
I mean, I’m driving along now and you actually can’t hear a thing. It is incredible!
The other thing to note is that although it’s a big car it has got rear axle steering,
offering up 10 degrees of steering at the back, meaning that it handles incredibly well.
And the rear axle steering combined with the AIRMATIC air suspension means that this car is truly poised.
And it’s just a wonderful driving experience.
And now, let’s talk about charging.
With Mercedes me Charge, you’ve got access to one of the world’s largest charging networks
and you can use the voice assistant to help you find one.
Hey Mercedes!
How may I help you?
Find a fast charger!
Starting route guidance to Endesa, N-110, Km. 286, Munana.
And by the way, fast charging means that you can charge with up to 200 kW of DC power,
which gives you approximately 300 km of extra range in around 15 minutes.
So there is no need for you to worry about reaching your final destination.
Well, this has truly been an electrifying day for me.
If you want to find out more, you can watch the full video with my day with the EQS.
I hope you enjoy it and I’ll see you next time.