On December 17, Mercedes-Benz EQS was officially launched in the domestic market, and a total of 4 models of new cars were launched, with an official price range of 1.0796-1.5186 million yuan. Positioned as a large pure electric sedan, the EQS is the first model under the Mercedes-Benz pure electric EVA platform. EQS has a minimum wind resistance coefficient of 0.20.2Cd for global mass production cars, and the EQS interior is also equipped with a three-screen super-large curved MBUX super-joint screen, with a maximum cruising range of up to 849km under CLTC conditions, it can be said that EQS interprets All of Mercedes-Benz's understanding of future electric vehicles. After the new car is launched, it will compete with Tesla Model S, BMW i7 and other models released next year.
Stylistically, although EQS and S Grade are close relatives, they are different design styles. The overall body is shaped like a bow, the lines are very smooth, and the sneaky roof and short rear of the car create their own style. You should know that for such a large car with a length of more than 5.2 meters, this rounded design is unprecedented.
In the front part, the grille is integrated with the two side headlight groups, and the EQS production version of the headlight group may use intelligent digital headlights, each with two holographic lens modules. Equipped with four holographic lenses and 500 independent LED light sources with illumination resolution of up to 2.6 megapixels, it also features accessibility to display collaborative lane changes and provide direction indication and warning when blind spot assist or lane keeping assist detects danger.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the EQS are 5216/1926/1512 mm, the wheelbase is 3210 mm, the taillight design of the new car is very clever, the internal structure is similar to the spiral design, and the lighting method is gradually lit. In terms of detail, hidden door handles reduce wind resistance and enhance the sense of technology, and will also be equipped with bezel-less doors.
At the same time, the new car will also be equipped with a rear axle steering system as standard, with an angle of up to 4.5 degrees, which greatly improves the dynamic performance and handling experience of EQS. In vehicles produced after 2022, users can also choose a rear wheel steering system with a steering angle of up to 10 degrees, which will be upgraded remotely online through OTA in the future. This makes the EQS turning diameter to 10.9 meters, which is very exaggerated for such a large car.
In terms of interior design, the Mercedes-Benz EQS can be said to be a unique presence in the production car, it shows us the experience-oriented digital luxury, in addition to the impressive digital aesthetics, it also represents the top level of intelligence of pure electric luxury models. This new MBUX super screen is the largest size of the human-computer interface that Mercedes-Benz has ever equipped in the production model, which is made up of three large-size screens seamlessly connected, the whole curved screen width is more than 141 cm, OLED technology and top-notch production and lamination technology make it have excellent visual effects, while 12 sensors can bring clear tactile feedback.
The core of the new MBUX super-screen design concept is: the main interface of the central screen displays the necessary content according to the needs of the driver and passenger, without scrolling the screen and without turning the page, that is, the operation concept of "zero-level interface". The purpose is to actively display the required personalized functions for the user at exactly the right time, and continuously optimize based on environmental changes and user behavior patterns, and automatically gradually add more single functions or hide infrequently used functions in the main interface as needed, with strong learning ability and AI artificial intelligence.
For example, in the following scenario, the customer only needs to click once on the main interface to accept or reject the corresponding proposal. If a user always calls a friend on their way home on a Tuesday night, the system displays the friend's contact card on the screen at this corresponding time of the week, reminding him whether to make the call.
This forward-looking concept of customization and personalization is the prototype of future human-computer interaction, and the system also supports OTA remote online upgrades, and can enjoy the update and upgrade of functions such as entertainment system, personalized analog sound wave, rear wheel steering system and personalized function push service.
What we see on EQS is by no means a simple stack of functions, but a deeper and more innovative thinking on human-computer interaction and ride comfort, which fundamentally simplifies the operation of our control infotainment system in the car. From cars to interactions, the models of the Mercedes-EQ family not only demonstrate Mercedes-Benz's confidence in leading the development of electric mobility and automotive software, but also lay a solid foundation for consumers to enter the smart luxury electric mobility experience of the future.
The EQS is available in two power versions, the EQS 450+ and the EQS 580 4MATIC. Among them, the basic version is EQS 450+, equipped with a 108.7kWh battery pack and a rear axle single motor, the total output power of the system is 245kW, the maximum torque is 550N·m, while the more powerful EQS 580 4MATIC is equipped with a front and rear dual motors and an all-wheel drive system, the total output power of the system is 385kW, the maximum torque is 828N·m, and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 is only 4.1 seconds.
In the pure electric model consumers are most concerned about the endurance performance, EQS has also achieved the ultimate, battery capacity version of 90 kWh and 107.8 kWh respectively, the maximum cruising range CLTC working conditions up to 849 km. The entire battery pack consists of 10 or 12 modules, the battery uses NCM811 lithium-ion battery, the total architecture is 400V. Thanks to the high-voltage architecture, EQS can support up to 200kW DC fast charging, only need to charge for 15 minutes, can supplement the endurance of 300km.
Not only that, but EQS also has a battery pack liquid thermal management system. Among them, the bottom cooling plate can be cooled through the aluminum cavity of the battery frame through the aluminum cavity of the battery frame. In individual cold areas, the system is also heated, and the PTC auxiliary heater integrated in the cooling circuit can come in handy. It can be said that with the blessing of these two systems, the vehicle battery pack is heated and cooled in advance or in driving, so that the battery pack can reach the optimal working temperature range more quickly.
In addition, future EQS customers can enjoy high-quality charging services from the Mercedes-EQ brand. As of March 2021, 334 "star stations" in 62 cities across the country have been built, providing nearly 1,000 charging piles in total. And OTA can be implemented in new in-house developed battery management software, and the energy management system will be kept up to date throughout its lifecycle.
Che Yun summary
For such a luxury D-class pure electric sedan with a price of 1 million to 1.5 million yuan, EQS undoubtedly does a good job in appearance, interior and other aspects. The phrase "interpreting luxury from design" is also the secret of Mercedes-Benz's consistent success, and it is precisely this design and detail that is the most heartwarming. This is like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the era of fuel vehicles, and the arrival of EQS also makes us feel amazing. But with the continuous acceleration of electrification, Che Yun fungus believes that soon luxury brands such as BMW and Audi will also have corresponding actions, so let's wait and see.