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Mercedes-Benz EQS

S-Class quiet, EV-fast. Hyperscreen dashboard is divisive.

Starting price (MSRP)
$105,000
EPA range
350 mi
Body style
Sedan / hatchback
Budget tier
$80,000+

Who it's for

Luxury sedan buyers who want the most S-Class-like EV experience available. Best for buyers who would otherwise be in an S-Class or 7 Series.

What works

  • · Hyperscreen dashboard is genuinely impressive (even if divisive)
  • · Cabin quietness and ride quality match or exceed the gas S-Class
  • · Massive 350-mile EPA range and comfortable highway cruising
  • · Aggressive manufacturer cash discounts ($10,000+) routinely available in 2026

What doesn't

  • · Polarizing exterior styling that many buyers genuinely dislike
  • · EQS-specific software UX has been criticized — Mercedes is iterating
  • · Depreciation has been brutal — used EQS examples are now exceptional value but tough on first owners
  • · Service costs follow Mercedes patterns — high

Context

Mercedes's flagship EV and a polarizing one. Looks like nothing else, drives like a Mercedes, depreciates like a leased S-Class. For buyers who'll keep the car 5+ years and either lease or buy at deep discount, the EQS represents genuine luxury EV value in 2026. Used 1-2 year old examples are some of the best luxury EV deals you can find.

Owner reviews

No owner reviews yet. If you own a Mercedes-Benz EQS, we'd love to publish your honest take — email spencerdstone@gmail.com.

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