The S-Class has been the flagship mannequin of the Mercedes-Benz lineup for many years, however within the shift to electrical automobiles it is about to not less than share that prime pedestal with the EQS.

Final week, the German automaker revealed the inside of the Mercedes-Benz EQS electrical sedan and supplied new particulars relating to the automobile’s design, whereas confirming some new specs. On Friday, Mercedes launched extra details about the EQS’s electrical powertrain, vary, aerodynamics, charging capabilities, and navigation features.

The EQS is about to be a rolling technological tour de drive, with an inside set to disgrace the Tesla Mannequin S into mainstream standing whereas probably setting a brand new benchmark by which car interiors will probably be judged. Briefly, it simply would possibly turn into this technology’s W126, the template of luxurious automobiles for a technology.

Driving on the brand new modular EVA platform, the EQS will probably be powered by a alternative of two modular, liquid-cooled, lithium-ion battery packs working on a 400-volt structure; the bigger 108-kwh battery pack is already in production in Germany. Mercedes-Benz hasn’t stated how massive the smaller pack is, however with the big pack the automaker stated the EQS could have a spread of as much as 770 kilometers (slightly below 478 miles) on the European WLTP testing cycle. That ought to translate to an EPA vary ranking of greater than 400 miles.

The EQS will supply rear-wheel drive or a dual-motor (entrance and rear) choice for all-wheel drive. Mercedes-Benz stated output will vary from 329 to 516 hp and not less than 406 lb-ft of torque, although a extra highly effective efficiency model is within the playing cards. The highest velocity will probably be restricted to 130 mph. It can additionally include three ranges of regenerative braking chosen through shift paddles on the steering wheel.

EQS hatchbacks will probably be able to DC fast-charging charges of as much as 200 kw that can permit it to achieve about 150 miles of cost in quarter-hour. The optionally available on-board charger could have as much as 9.6 kw of charging capability, although Mercedes-Benz hasn’t acknowledged the usual charger’s fee but.

In comparison with the Tesla Mannequin S and different ground-up electrical automobiles, the EQS will function a smaller entrance trunk as a few of that space is taken up by the air-con parts.

EQS homeowners will be capable to select how their electrical luxurious sedan sounds. Two commonplace soundscapes dubbed Silver Waves and Vivid Flux will come commonplace on the EQS; the previous is alleged to be sensuous and clear, whereas the latter is geared toward EV fanatics with a crystalline, artificial sound. A 3rd sound, known as Roaring Pulse, will probably be an over-the-air replace that may be downloaded and is alleged to be paying homage to highly effective machines.

We have seen spy shots of the EQS sedan, and there will not be loads of surprises when the covers come off on April 15.  It can have a coupe-like roofline and a clean, seamless physique design devoid of sharp traces and creases. A clamshell-like hood will overlap the fenders, and the entrance will function a panel as an alternative of a conventional grille to present the EQS a “face,” in response to head of exterior design Robert Lesnik.

Mercedes-Benz confirmed the electrical automobile’s cab-forward design is extraordinarily aerodynamic with a coefficient of drag of 0.20. Particulars additionally assist the automobile reduce by way of the wind, together with the arrow-shaped entrance and rear wheel spoilers and a rear spoiler optimized for carry and drag. Three aero wheel sizes, starting from 19 to 21 inches, will probably be supplied and they’re going to probably be wrapped in low rolling-resistance tires. Mercedes may even supply 22s with out such an aero-focused design. The 0.20 coefficient of drag makes the EQS slipperier than the Tesla Mannequin S and Lucid Air, giving it the title of slipperiest common manufacturing automobile on the earth.

In January, Mercedes-Benz revealed the EQS’s Hyperscreen infotainment system, which consists of a 56-inch-wide display with three management zones, together with one only for the entrance passenger with seven profiles. The inside of the EQS will really feel acquainted, but new, for these having frolicked in a latest Mercedes-Benz.

The dashboard of the EQS flows into the door panels as if it is one seamless piece, with a skinny ribbon of LED lighting. Intricately detailed metallic turbine-like air vents sit on both aspect of the dashboard, whereas the central air vents above the touchscreen show mix into the trim. The dashboard has a minimalist really feel, however not like a Tesla or different recent Mercedes-Benz models, all of it seems built-in quite than tacked-on.

With no central drive tunnel or transmission housing to bundle round, the EQS employs some inventive packaging options together with a big open bin beneath the middle console for a bag.

Quilted leather-based sport seats, shiny piano black plastic, actual wooden, metallic speaker grilles, and sufficient LED lighting to throw a rave for 5 all add as much as what one expects of a flagship luxurious car in 2021.

Sure bits, together with the rear-seat leisure screens, door handles, and door-mounted seat controls, look like shared with the new 2021 S-Class. That additionally means carrying over the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 12.8-inch heart touchscreen on EQS sedans with out Hyperscreen, however that is not a nasty factor. Flagships can share.

The Hyperscreen infotainment system runs off 8 CPU cores, 24 GB of RAM, and 12 actuators beneath the touchscreen itself to set off tangible vibrations when a finger touches the display. As much as 350 sensors contained in the EQS monitor its features, car environment, and passengers, together with each physique motion and spoken language. Synthetic intelligence can be built-in. Mercedes-Benz stated the EQS is able to over-the-air software program updates for the lifetime of the car.

The navigation system is clever sufficient to plan the quickest and most handy route, together with charging stops, whereas accounting for vitality demand primarily based on topography, route, ambient temperature, velocity, and car system calls for. The system will make the most of on-board information together with cloud computing to make calculations and reply to conditions together with however not restricted to site visitors, adjustments in vitality demand, and the variety of charging stations out there, their charging capability, and cost features.

The out there Burmester encompass sound system within the EQS will function 15 audio system and 710 watts of energy. The 2021 S-Class will be ordered with a Burmester audio system with twice the variety of audio system (30), and over double the facility output (1,750 watts), nevertheless it runs on gasoline.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan will probably be unveiled on April 15 and is because of arrive within the U.S. later in 2021.