Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 with 857km range launched at Rs 1.55 crore
Mercedes-Benz has sent off its EQS 580 4Matic in India at Rs 1.55 crore (ex-display area). The privately collected model sits underneath the as of late sent off Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 S and is less expensive by Rs 90 lakh than the completely imported AMG form. With an ARAI-guaranteed scope of 857km, the EQS 580 4Matic has the most noteworthy scope of any EV as of now on special in India.
Curiously, the EQS likewise undermines the privately collected S-Class by Rs 5 lakh (ex-display area) because of a lower 5 percent GST for electric vehicles, as against 28% on ICE-fueled models. Besides, with the street charge for EVs deferred in many states, the last on-street cost distinction between the EQS and the S-Class is more prominent.
The EQS 580 4Matic is also the first locally assembled EV from Mercedes-Benz and India is the only country outside Germany where the EQS is assembled.
- EQS 580 4Matic Rs 90 lakh cheaper than AMG
- Costs Rs 5 lakh less than the S-Class
- Mercedes-Benz says EQS 580 4Matic is the world’s most aerodynamic car
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic: design
Expectedly, the EQS 580 4Matic has a more restrained plan contrasted with the EQS 53. It gets a less forceful front guard plan, the blanked-out grille includes a few enlightened three-pointed stars and more modest 20-inch wheels with a five-talked plan. Estimating 5,126mm long, the EQS 580 4Matic is just marginally more limited than the S-Class however both have a close to indistinguishable wheelbase of 3,210mm.
The cab-forward, coupe-style design of the EQS 580 has enabled Mercedes-Benz to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.20Cd – even lower than the EQS 53’s 0.23Cd and Mercedes says that it is the world’s most aerodynamic production car.
The carmaker is offering the EQS 580 4Matic with a total of five exterior colour options and two interior upholstery options.
Mercedes-Benz EQS powertrain, charging and range
Like its EQS 53, the EQS 580 elements a 107.8kWh lithium-particle battery pack. It sends capacity to two electric engines, one on every hub, and together, the engines make a joined force of 523hp and 855Nm. That makes it 238hp and 165Nm lower than the EQS 53. With all that power, the EQS 580 4Matic can run from 0-100 in 4.3 seconds and the vehicle has a restricted maximum velocity of 210kph.
The battery pack is compatible with 200kW fast charging and as mentioned before, the EQS 580 has an ARAI certified range of 857km on a single charge.
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic features and tech
Like the EQS 53, the EQS 580 gets a ‘Hyperscreen’, which is basically comprised of three screens combined by one constant glass board that extends point of support to-support point across the length of the dashboard. The driver and front traveler get 12.3-inch screens each, while the infotainment framework in the middle is 17.7-inch. There are 12 actuators to give haptic input for the clients and the Hyperscreen additionally gets pre-introduced games.
The EQS 580 4Matic also gets 3D maps, heads-up display, massage function for the front seats, a Burmester 3D sound system, air filtration, and an S-Class-like MBUX tablet for the rear seat passengers. In terms of safety, the EQS 580 is equipped with nine airbags, lane change and lane keep assist, and an emergency stop system, and the car was also awarded a full five-star crash test rating by Euro NCAP. The EQS 580 4Matic also comes equipped with rear-wheel steering, however, it will be offered only for the first 500 customers.
Talking about its adversaries, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic assumes any semblance of the Audi e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan. After the EQS 580, Mercedes-Benz will add the EQB all-electric SUV to its India EV line-up.