Mercedes has been going left, right, and center in the electric market and is arguably the most proactive automaker, alongside Audi, in making the switch to electrification. At the 2021 IAA Show, the German automaker revealed five EVs comprising production-spec models and concepts. And, this onslaught is nowhere close to slowing down anytime soon. Prefixed with the ‘EQ’ moniker, here is a list of all the Mercedes electric cars that are revealed as concepts, in production, and already on sale. Do note that this list isn’t limited to the U.S. market alone.
Mercedes EQA
The EQA is the entry-level, all-electric EQ model from Mercedes. It is based on the GLA, and like most of its siblings, doesn’t look as radical as most of the EVs out there. It looks like a mini EQC and features a closed, black panel grille with the Mercedes logo up front, a horizontal fiber optic strip that connects the DRLs of the LED headlights with Adaptive High Beam, 18-inch aero wheels, etc. on the outside. It boasts a drag coefficient rating of 0.28. On the inside, it comes with the MBUX infotainment system for the 10.25-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, and seats with four-way adjustable lumbar support, amongst other things.
It is powered by a single motor that powers the front wheels. The motor puts out 188 ponies and 277 pound-feet of torque. It isn’t the fastest EV out there; in fact, the 8.9-second time to 60 mph from a standstill and 100 mph top speed can be considered quite poor as per EV standards. But, we don’t mind having an EV that’s not hell-bent on pushing you to the seat every time you press the A-pedal. A 66.5 kWh battery helps the EQA achieve a range of 265 miles as per the WLTP cycle. It isn’t available in the U.S., unfortunately, but is reported to make it Stateside in the future. Mercedes-Benz has priced the EQA at €47,540.50 in Germany, which is approximately $48,370 as per the current exchange rates.
Mercedes EQB
Mercedes is electrifying every product from its portfolio and the EQB is a testament to that. With the EQB electric compact SUV, Mercedes is targeting all the bases right from the beginning. This Mercedes EV is due to come out in the summer of 2022. The EQB will be offered as a five-seater as standard and there will be an option to add a third row as well. It’s too soon to say, but don’t expect the third row to be too spacious given the size of the vehicle. It’ll probably be best suited for kids. On the inside, it will come with a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a similar-sized touchscreen powered by the MBUX infotainment system.
The EQB will be offered in two trims – the EQB 300 and the EQB 350. Both of them will come with a dual-motor setup and Mercedes’ 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. The EQB 300 makes 225 horses and 288 pound-feet of torque, whereas the 350 puts out 288 horsepower and 324 pound-feet of twist. It will draw power from a 66.5 kWh battery pack that is rated for a WLTP-estimated range of 260 miles. The EPA range is not announced yet, but it should be around 225 miles. The Mercedes EQB will start at $56,800 and top out at $61,400 before options.
Mercedes EQC
The EQC is the GLC equivalent of the electric lineup. The looks are nothing to write home about. It looks pretty much like every other EQ model that Mercedes has or will produce. The cabin is plush as expected and is bundled with loads of tech features. The digital instrument cluster and touchscreen system, both measuring 10.25 inches, sit atop the dashboard in a single glass frame. The touchscreen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The EQC will be powered by a dual-motor setup that makes 402 horses and 561 pound-feet of torque. It goes without saying that it comes with the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. This setup will help you get to 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.8 seconds. The range isn’t mentioned, but the EQC will come with an 80 kWh battery pack that supports DC fast-charging. It can recharge from 10- to 80-percent in just 40 minutes. We estimate a range of around 275 miles on a full charge.
Mercedes EQC 4x4²
The Mercedes EQC 4×4² concept is essentially an off-road version of the standard EQC. There are a lot of differentiating factors here, like the 20-inch wheels wrapped in 285/50 section tires, wider wheel arches that increase the width by 3.9 inches, etc. It boasts an approach angle of 31.8 degrees, a departure angle of 33 degrees, a breakover angle of 24.2 degrees, and a fording depth of up to 15.7 inches.
The axle doesn’t drive the wheels directly here. A small gearbox of sorts is attached at the end of each wheel that moves the wheels without the loss of power as the gear ratios remain close to the factory configuration. This helps you capitalize on all the power available at your disposal to move the vehicle effortlessly. It doesn’t look like it’ll ever make it to production, but expect some technologies from here being incorporated into other models.
Mercedes EQE
The EQE could be the best-selling electric car of all the EQ models, and Mercedes knows it too. This mid-size luxury EV was unveiled in 2021 and was showcased with oodles of tech features on offer. It is based on the same EVA2 platform as the EQS sedan, and even comes with similar styling cues, but with recessed flanks and shorter overhangs. The 122.9-inch long wheelbase suggests that this will be a spacious cabin. The 56-inch Hyperscreen will be available as an option.
At launch, will arrive only in the single-motor setup that makes 288 horses and 391 pound-feet of torque. Dual-motor setup will be launched later on. The EQE will draw power from a 90 kWh battery that offers 410 miles of WLTP-estimated range. It supports fast-charging up to 170 kW and can recharge fully in 32 minutes. Mercedes has still not announced the pricing, but we expect it to start at around $60,000.
Mercedes-AMG EQE
AMG took the EQE under its wings and released its alter ego that looks more aggressive, comes with more power, and features better performance specs. On the outside, the AMG EQE comes with a signature AMG-specific black panel grille, ‘Digital Light’ headlamps, front splitter, flics and fins on the air intakes, air diffusers and side sill panels, a rear diffuser, and a large spoiler. On the inside, there’s space grey MB-Tex upholstery, an AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather, AMG sports pedals, floor mats, and door sill trims, to name a few. The massive 56-inch Hyperscreen is available as optional. It comes with a 90.6 kWh usable battery pack. The provisional figures suggest a range of 276 to 322 miles as per the WLTP cycle. It supports fast-charging up to 170 kW that can add 112 miles of range in 15 minutes.
The AMG EQE will come with a dual-motor setup. In the standard form, this setup will churn out an impressive 617 horses and 701 pound-feet of torque. This is good for a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 137 mph. Opt for the AMG Dynamic Plus Package and you’ll have a whopping 677 ponies and 738 pound-feet of torque at your disposal. This will allow you to get to 60 mph from a standstill in 3.2 seconds and onto a top speed of 149 mph. However, this will be a temporary boost. It also comes with Ride Control+ air suspension with adaptive adjustable damping, rear-axle steering, high-performance brakes, sound generators, five drive modes, etc. Not to mention, the all-wheel-drive system is standard. There’s no word on when the deliveries will begin, but the automaker recently revealed the Euro-spec pricing. A fully loaded AMG EQE with all optional goodies can cost well over $150,000!
Mercedes EQS
The EQS is the flagship electric Mercedes sedan and is currently the only EQ model on sale in the U.S. The EQS is based on a new platform that it shares with other EQ models like the EQE and the EQS SUV. It features an aero-efficient design that looks slick and doesn’t feature many cuts or creases. It comes with a drag coefficient rating of just 0.20, making it the world’s most aerodynamic car. There is ample use of soft-touch plastic, wood, leather, and microfiber suede inside the cabin. The 56-inch Hyperscreen that’s now trickling down to other models debuted on the EQS.
The 2023 EQS will be available in two different trims – 450+ and 580 4MATIC. The 450+ will make 329 horses and 406 pound-feet of twist from its single-motor setup and it’s good for a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds. The 580 4MATIC comes with a dual-motor setup that puts out 516 ponies and 611 pound-feet of torque, combined. It can sprint to 60 mph from rest in just 4.1 seconds. A 107.8 kWh battery helps it achieve a range of 350 miles as per the EPA estimation. The EQS starts at $102,310 before any options.
Mercedes-AMG EQS
The AMG version of the EQS was revealed at the 2021 IAA Show and it elevates the power outputs and performance specs of the standard EQS. Differentiating it from the standard EQS are elements like a front splitter, flics and fins on the air intakes, air curtains, AMG side sill panels in high-gloss black, a diffuser with six longitudinal fins, and a larger rear spoiler. On the inside, it features space grey MB-Tex upholstery, AMG Performance Steering Wheel in Nappa leather, AMG Drive Unit steering wheel buttons, silver-colored aluminum paddles, AMG sports pedals, floor mats, and door sill trims.
The AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is powered by two AMG-specific motors that make 649 horses and 700 pound-feet of torque in the standard form and 751 horses and 752 pound-feet of torque with the Dynamic Plus Package combined. With the package, it can sprint to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 155 mph. The battery setup is the same as the standard EQS, but expect the range to take a hit. The sedan supports DC fast-charging up to 200 kW which allows 186 miles of range to be added in 19 minutes. It even comes with features like a high-performance compound brake system, air suspension, rear-wheel-steering, etc. The 2022 AMG EQS starts at $147,500, but expect it to go over $170,000 with optional equipment.
Mercedes EQS SUV
The EQS SUV is yet another electric model that’s in the pipeline. It is the first all-electric SUV by Mercedes and is based on the namesake sedan. This means it offers the same wheelbase, but is 7.8 inches taller than it. It looks like most of the other EQ products, but with a much larger presence, of course. The EQS SUV will come with the Hyperscreen on the dash and will be powered by the new-gen MBUX infotainment system.
The EQS SUV, like the sedan, will come in two trims – EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC. They’ll churn out 355 and 536 horses respectively. The automaker hasn’t revealed the EPA range yet, but we expect it to be around 350 miles. It will come with rear-axle steering up to 10 degrees and AirMatic air suspension as well. The price isn’t revealed either, but we’ll hear more about it in the coming months.
Mercedes-Maybach EQS
Mercedes first electrifies its vehicles and then AMG-fies them. Case in point: AMG EQS and the AMG EQE. The third chapter in this book is to give them the Maybach treatment. Of course, this won’t be done to every vehicle, but expect this trend to happen more often than not. It has already begun, with the introduction of the EQS SUV. It’s going to cause a lot of confusion among non-enthusiasts, but here we are.
The Maybach EQS SUV was unveiled at the IAA Show in 2021 as a near-production concept. On the outside, it features a black shiny panel with chrome pinstripes up front. It even featured the signature dual-tone bright Maybach treatment, wherein the lower half was finished in Zircon Red Metallic and the upper half in Obsidian Black. The B-pillars feature an ‘M’ badge and it rides on humongous 24-inch wheels. On the inside, you’ll find the much-appreciated 56-inch Hyperscreen that spans pretty much the entire dash. We’re yet to hear about the powertrain, the outputs, the battery, and the charging times. However, Mercedes mentioned one thing – the range. The Maybach EQS SUV will offer a range of 373 miles. We don’t think there will be multiple battery or powertrain options, but 373 miles is not too bad either.
Mercedes EQG Concept
The legendary G-Class is also set to go down the same route, which Mercedes confirmed at the 2021 IAA Show. Revealed as a concept, Mercedes showcased the all-electric G-Class, called the EQG. The automaker didn’t give out a lot of details yet, but we got to see it. It comes with a black panel grille on its face – a trademark EQ trait - with an illuminated logo. LED lights and strips were also seen all around, including on the roof. The EQG Concept was sitting pretty on 22-inch polished aluminum wheels. At the rear, instead of the spare wheel cover, Mercedes installed a lockable box with white illuminated accents that looked like a wallbox. It is meant to store the charging cable.
Mercedes did not reveal the power outputs or range details, but noted that the production-spec EQG will feature a quad-motor setup and will receive the AMG treatment as well. As for the hardcore gear, the electric G-Class will come with an off-road capable chassis, an independent front suspension, and a two-speed gearbox. Mercedes even revealed a video recently that showcased an EQG prototype doing a G-Turn, which is similar to the Rivian R1T’s tank turn. The EQG is still a couple of years away, so we’ll hear more about it in the future.
Mercedes Vision EQXX
The Vision EQXX Concept was revealed in early 2022 and became the talk of the town for its 620-mile range. A lot of people thought it was all smoke and mirrors, but the company did two trips, breaching this figure in both cases. On the first trip, the Vision EQXX completed 626 miles on a single charge, and on the second trip, 747 miles! These are some insane figures that’ll be tough to replicate in the real world, but it shows how far we’ve come.
Coming to the design, it looks pretty good from the front, but the side speedtail-like design might not appeal to a lot of people. The taillight setup looks nearly identical to the Kia EV6. On the inside, you’ll find four bucket seats and a 47.5-inch, 8K screen that runs the entire width. The EQXX comes with an advanced thermal management system that contributes to maximum efficiency. It works in tandem with aero shutters, coolant valves, water pumps, etc. that help keep the battery temperature optimum at most times to extract the best efficiency possible. Despite the 1,100-pound 100 kWh battery pack, it weighs just 3,858 pounds. The Vision EQXX will not enter production, but its technologies will be carried over to other models.