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The one people in America will buy: The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Oct 04, 2022 59 secs

DENVER, Colo.—Mercedes-Benz isn't really hanging around when it comes to new electric vehicles, all launched under the new Mercedes-EQ sub-brand.

Mercedes' first big electric SUV comes to America in three flavors, each with an identical 107.8 kWh usable battery capacity.

The $104,400 EQS 450+ SUV features a single rear-mounted, permanently excited synchronous motor, outputting 355 hp (265 kW) and 419 lb-ft (568 Nm) of torque.

Next up in the range is the $107,400 EQS 450 4matic SUV, which equates to a $3,000 premium for a front motor—also a permanently excited synchronous motor, albeit with a clutch that allows it to disconnect from the front axle in some drive modes, which increases efficiency.

The EQS 450 4matic SUV generates the same 355 hp (265) kW as the rear-wheel drive 450+ (hence they have the same numerical designation), but the second motor increases total torque to 590 lb-ft (800 Nm).

Adding a second electric motor does affect range however, cutting it by 20 miles to 285 miles (459 km).

Finally, there's the king of the hill: the $125,950 EQS 580 4matic SUV.

Again an all-wheel drive version with a permanently excited synchronous motor for each axle, this one comes with a hefty 536 hp (400 kW) and 633 lb-ft (858 Nm) but still achieves a 285-mile range like the slightly lesser 450 4matic.

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