Like the fully-electric EQS sedan we also tested, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is quick, quiet, and luxurious. Its optional third-row seat is a rarity among electric SUVs. It earned a high road-test score, but its Overall Score is hurt by Mercedes’ brand reliability. Plus, its unnervingly spongy brake pedal and distracting controls create daily frustrations.
The EQS 450 4Matic version we tested has two motors, which accounts for its all-wheel-drive designation. It has an estimated driving range of 285 miles according to the EPA, which is pretty decent for a large, luxury EV. With its 9.6-kilowatt onboard charger, it can replenish the large, 108.4-kilowatt-hour battery at home at a rate of about 25 miles of range per hour. Its competitive 200-kW max acceptance rate makes for relatively short stops at public DC fast-charging stations—we gained 170 miles of range during a 30 minute stop at an Electrify America venue.